Q.Rose Of Sharon - We have two rose of snow at the back of our house about eight years old. amjoyOne has ...
A.In some cases with rose of Sharon, they need a heavy rejuvenating pruning to get back to growing well. In this case perhaps the rain water is hanging around the root base too long and drowning the shrub. Clayey soils ...Read MoreQ.Green Mums - Where can you find green mum seeds?
A.Green is an unusual color for mums! I googled green mum seeds and found several sellers. Read MoreQ.Ferns - Why do ferns turn brown?
A.Ferns turn brown when they are too dry or when they get too much sun. Read More
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Q.Strawberries Rotting On The Vine - I have been growing strawberries for several years, the patch has grown bigger each year as I have helped the ...
A.It can be that the strawberries have stayed too long on the vine, insects, fungus issues or excess moisture levels. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/protecting-strawberries-from-insects.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-in-high-heat.htmRead MoreQ.Mulberry - I moved into my current house in march and found we have a mulberry tree It had not been pruned ...
A.Pruning stimulates new growth. If you pruned heavily, it may have triggered a desperate attempt to reproduce. It shouldn't affect next year's bloom. Summer blooming shrubs/trees produce their fruits next spring. Spring-blooming shrubs produce their fruit buds in late summer, ...Read MoreQ.Ficus Trees - I have a neighbor that cut down very large ficus trees and has left branches laying in the creek. Not ...
A.I would contact your local County Extension Office and voice your concerns. There may be local laws on how to dispose of yard waste. Here is a link that will help you locate your nearest office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ Read MoreQ.Hens And Chicks - I have a plant that appears to be about to flower and it has gotten over a foot tall and ...
A.I wouldn't be surprised to see the very end of your budding stem continue to turn upward as it tries to face the sun, even as it's laying down. There is really not much you can or should do ...Read MoreQ.Pineapple Top - How deep do the roots go? It seems loose in the pot after almost a year.
A.Your top may not be well rooted yet, if it is loose. This article will refresh you on the care needed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/planting-pineapple-tops.htmRead MoreQ.Photinia Pruning - I am trying to get information on the proper time to prune my photinia hedges. I am located in Western ...
A.Prune after mid august. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/pruning-photinia-shrubs.htm http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/sites/default/files/documents/lc751pruningornamentaltreesandshrubs_0.pdfRead MoreQ.Apple Tree Prob - I just bought this house in 2016 and discovered that summer for my trees were Apple trees They produced a lot ...
A.Looks like your Apples are affected by common Apple Maggots. These links will help you with information and how to spray your trees on a schedule. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/flies/apple-maggot.aspx https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6021 https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2013/2/Mite-and-Scale-Control-on-Fruit-Trees-Begins-Before-Bud-Break/ https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6010Read MoreQ.Lawn Care - How do i know if my yellow lawn has had to much nitrogen or not enough?
A.Depending on where you live and what your weather has been, the lawn may have gone into dormancy. Many grasses prefer cool weather. They look fine in spring and again in fall but go dormant in hot weather. If you ...Read MoreQ.Eggs On My Apple Tree - What are these eggs?
A.I believe this is Tent Caterpillar egg cases. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/tent-worms-control.htmRead MoreQ.Jalapeno Pepper Plant - One of my jalapeno plants are producing jalapenos with curls on top. Why is this one plant doing this ...
A.Unusual fruits and vegetables can be caused by disease, pests, environmental stresses or even genetic mutations from seed. Read MoreQ.Geranium Problems - My geraniums have brown spots on leaves. The spots grow and turn half the leaves brown. No blooms either.
A.There are a few different diseases or pests that can effect the plant and leaves. This link will help you. https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/annualperennial/geranium/leavesblotchesorspots.htmlRead MoreQ.Hibiscus - Something is eating the leaves. They look like lace.
A.There can be several pests that skeletonize leaves. Treat the plants with Neem Oil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/skeletonized-plant-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Morning Glory Blooms - How long do they take to start blooming?
A.I'd love to see a picture because blooms aren't usually a problem. If you over-fertilize with nitrogen, you'll get a lot of leafy growth but not many flowers. Morning glory goes very well without additional fertilizer; it is actually considered ...Read MoreQ.Yew Bushes - Any idea why my yew bushes (a bit of a hedge type) are very leggy? Thank you. Jamie
A.Because Yew bushes are pretty drought-tolerant, the fact that your Yew bush seems to be experiencing a growth spurt means one of two things: either the growing conditions are almost perfect in your area right now, and the bush ...Read MoreQ.Lilies & Daffodils - We have abundant lilies & daffodils, which I've never separated. We are moving to a new house and I ...
A.Some of the lilies are daylilies. We won't be moving until December. We can pull some up in late fall, but I don't know the procedure, or if it's even possible to keep the bulbs somehow for planting ...Read MoreQ.A Sweet Bay Plant - They seem to be growing and getting new leaves; however some o the older leaves have these black lines on ...
A.Difficult to say without seeing the marking on your plant. This link may help you identify the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-spots.htmRead More