Q.Caterpillar War! - Where do caterpillars hide? I've only seen one in my garden, but signs say there are more. Should ...
A.The are not in the soil, rather moving around plants eating plants. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/information-on-common-bean-problems-tips-on-growing-beans.htm Read MoreQ.Zucchini Plants Male Only - We have three zucchini plants that appear healthy, however, they are only producing male blossoms. this has been going ...
A.In most cases, just give the plants more time. Provide even watering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/why-zucchini-blossoms-fall-off-the-plant.htmRead MoreQ.White Clover Lawn - I want to set a no maintenance lawn in an orchard area, 600sq mtrs can I set white clover without ...
A.This article will help you with a White Clover lawn. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/white-clover/grow-a-white-clover-lawn.htm I would also suggest you talk with your County Extension Office to see what would be appropriate in your growing zone. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Olympus Lemon Tree Buds But Gets No Bigger - I have an olympus lemon tree that has been producing well for the past several years. this year, however, ...
A.Correct watering, sunlight and nutrition are key to success with your Lemon Tree. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htmRead More
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Q.Ponderosa Pine Tree; Located Near Sacramento California. - how much water do they take in 24hours the tree is about 185 feet tall
A.Water requirements will vary depending on the age of the tree, soil, exposure and climate. The tree may need water additional to rainfall during hot, dry summer months or windy conditions. Here are some links with more information. https://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/Volume_1/pinus/ponderosa.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/planting-ponderosa-pine-trees.htm Read MoreQ.Sweet Potato Plant Ornamental - The new leaves on my sweet potato plant are coming out with a rippled texture. Otherwise they are healthy. ...
A.Check your plants for any signs of pests of disease, these can cause curling or puckering of leaves. Make sure the watering and sunlight conditions are correct. Bright sunny location with well draining soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/grow-sweet-potato-plant.htm Use Neem Oil on your plants if ...Read MoreQ.Cherry Tree - What is causing my cherry tree to look like the base of the trunk is rotting away.?
A.It appears your tree is suffering from an advanced case of Phytophthora; crown and root rot. This is a fungal infection that attacks the roots of the Cherry Tree. This link has more information. https://ucanr.edu/repositoryfiles/ca3008p10-72022.pdf Treating these diseases can prove difficult and can sometimes ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Indoor Plants - Where can I purchase an indoor Gardenia? Can Holly Tone be used for them as a fertilizer?
A.Check with local garden centers and floral shops for Gardenia plants. These articles will help you with care and feeding. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/fertilizing-gardenias-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Trees In Pots - Hello! We are landscape company called "Family Garden" that are located in Lviv, Ukraine. We have a client (bank) and they ...
A.Here are some links that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/woodies/pdfs/containerculture.pdf Read MoreQ.Spider Plants - My spider plant has TONS of babies and now the leaves on main plants leaves are turning brown,brown down center ...
A.Make sure you do not water down into the crown of your plant. This can cause the center to die out. It also could indicate your plant needs to be repotted and or divided. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/spider-plant-care-gardening-tips-for-spider-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/black-tips-on-spider-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/pruning-spider-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/dividing-spider-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/propagating-spiderettes.htmRead MoreQ.Repotting. - How do I Re-pot Ghost plant?
A.Choose a pot that is just slightly larger then the existing pot. Use soil for cactus and make sure the container has a good drainage hold. Place the succulent at the same depth in the new container. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ghost-plant/growing-succulent-ghost-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Lawn Grass - Planted 25#/AC Bermuda Hulled and 25#/AC Bermuda Unhulled, and 150#/AC Italian Rye. This are has an irrigation system. The grass ...
A.This could be Red Thread Lawn disease. This link has more information. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp-104-w.pdf Read MoreQ.Rubber Plant - I have a very full, thick rubber plant that I've had for 2 years. It was repotted last year ...
A.Drainage is key to success with any plant. The soil and container must drain away any excess moisture. I would suggest repotting into a container that has a drainage hole. Read MoreQ.Tough Tomato Skin - Why is the skin on my home grown tomatoes tough
A.This article will explain this issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tough-thick-tomato-skins.htmRead MoreQ.Bottom Of Tomatoes Rotting - Can anything be bought over the counter to fix this problem? If so, what is it? I have read that ...
A.This article will help you with how to treat your plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htmRead MoreQ.Why Is My Basil Turning Gray? It\’s Not That Old!! - Why are the leaves of my basil plant starting to turn silvery-gray, in a speckled pattern? They get a ...
A.This sounds like a pest infestation on your Basil. Treat with Neem Oil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-plant-flies.htmRead MoreQ.Roses - My mom just passed away and in one of the flower arrangements were some white roses with approximately 6-9 inch ...
A.Many roses are grafted roses, thus they are not hardy enough to grow on their own root systems. The rosebushes grown from the cuttings of many florists roses will not survive on their own root systems if they will start ...Read More