Q.Plumerias - I live in England and I have a few plumerias that seem to be dormant even in the summer. They ...
A.Soil should actually be watered well, then allowed to dry slightly. Make the adjustments in care as indicated in the link below. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plants - Why are our tomato plants all stem (long) and very little leaf. What are they lacking?
A.Tomatoes need loads of sun and heat; are they getting enough? Are they in the ground or outside in a container? They won't grow inside from what I've heard. Have leaves formed then fallen off or is something eating them, ...Read MoreQ.Ornamental Bush - Would love to plant an ornamental, privacy producing bush about 8 ft. from my patio on my corner lot. Totally ...
A.Where do you live and what zone are you in? Do you want an evergreen or is a deciduous plant OK? Read MoreQ.Pruning Night Blooming Cereus - My n.b.c. Has long stems that have grown to 9 feet tall. They have shoots and leaves growing from them ...
A.Thank you for your response Downtoearthling. Can you provide tips on where exactly on the stems the cuts should be made when pruning? At the base? toward the ends?Read More
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Q.Yellow Leaves Dropping/spider Webs On New Shoots Causing Death – Mandevilla Plant - This year, I bot a new Mandevilla plant from another nursery, and it is developing the same problems. Leaves ...
A.Yellowing leaves can indicate pests as well as watering issues. With the addition of webbing, your plant likely has Spider Mites. Treat the plant with Neem Oil. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Salt Killing A Tree - How much salt does it take to kill a tree and how often should you use it.
A.It will take forever to kill a tree this way and in the meantime, you'll ruin the soil. The easiest way to kill a tree is to "girdle" it: remove 6" of bark and the inner cambium layer all the ...Read MoreQ.Lavender Turning Brown And Drooping - Should I prune my lavender plant back I know the soil is a clay soil
A.The leaves look fine, it is just the blooms turning brown because they are done. Remove the spent blooms/spikes and the plant will reward you with more blooms later. As you know clay is not good for lavender but yours ...Read MoreQ.My Redbud Tree, Which Is Only Been Planted Within The Last Year And Half - my new redbud tree has only been in the ground, started at about 2 feet high - dug it up ...
A.This article will help you with pruning. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/cutting-back-redbud-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Ninebark Shub - I have 2 winecup ninebark bushes that I am unable to find pruning advice nor mature size info.
A.I can't find any reference to "winecup ninebark" so something in your name is amiss, I fear. Post a picture on any of the web plant ID sites and get a firm ID. We'll go from there. If it is ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plant Leaves Turning Yellow - What do I do if I have no AC and it's very hot? How do I help my hibiscus and ...
A.I am so sorry for your loss and understand that one more loss, even a plant, can feel like too much to handle! Hibiscus are tropical plants so they should do OK in hot weather if enough water is supplied. ...Read MoreQ.Stump Planters - In regards to the post link below, how long will stump planters last. I have lots of stumps and like ...
A.It can depend on the type of wood that the stump is. Hardwoods can last years! Softer woods will deteriorate faster. Read MoreQ.Cow Manure - Is cow manure safe to use on all plants and flowers
A.Properly composted, yes it's a great organic amendment. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/cow-manure-compost.htmRead MoreQ.Ponytail Palm Crack In Bark And Nothing But Air Below It - I've a ponytail palm that I'd saved from a car accident (it was run over) it is about 2' ...
A.You can try splinting it with some wood dowels and tying them in place with some garden ties. Spray the wound with Neem Oil it deter pests. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Mountain Ash - In June I planted a young sapling mountain ash - I planted/watered it according to the instructions but the leaves ...
A.I'm sorry, it is a goner. I'd return it to the place it was purchased for refund. Most bona fide nurseries guarantee their plants.Read MoreQ.Pineapples - I'm in Florida and an animal is eating the tops of my pineapple suckers I planted. Do you know ...
A.Raccoons, squirrels and opossums are known to eat them in your area. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg055 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-raccoons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/possum-control.htmRead MoreQ.Reddish-brown Spots On My Backyard Ivy - What is causing these reddish-brown spots and withering leaves? What can I do to stop this infestation? I ...
A.It's difficult to say if this is a bacterial or fungal issue. Remove the leaves and discard. You can use a fungicide treatment. This link has more information. http://ipm.illinois.edu/diseases/series600/rpd652/Read MoreQ.Lilac - My lilac bloomed in April. Then in May it budded out again. The buds still haven't bloomed. ...
A.Susan, your picture shows the development of seeds on the old blooms. It is recommended that your remove blooms once they fade.Read More