Q.Hydrangea Stems Drooping - Can I tie loosely the stems so that they don't droop to the ground?
A.You can stake a plant that my be heavy and hanging down. Read MoreQ.Rose Mallow - My Rose Mallow plant has been adorning my garden for 3 yrs now. We have been thru a few bug ...
A.Watering is key to the health and growth of you Rose Mallow. I would increase the watering to keep your plant from wilting. When the plant wilts, it's all ready stressed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/swamp-hibiscus/swamp-hibiscus-plant-info.htm Read MoreQ.Watering Trumpet Vine - Bought a trumpet vine about 10 days ago. Planted in my yard and first 4-5 days looked green and thriving. ...
A.First, provide a new transplant with shade by putting some garden stakes or sticks in the ground and covering with a leaf bag. Do you have heavy clay soil or sandy soil. Is it windy? These factors as well as ...Read More
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Q.Black Eyed Susans - Why did my black eyed susan bloom this year with white flowers
A.We have not heard of this or have any research that would explain this. Black Eyed Susan's can be effected by Powdery Mildew, which would cause a white powdery film on the leaves. You can send us an image if you like. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmRead MoreQ.Banana Peppers - Why do banana peppers get purplish black streaks on them?Are they ok to eat?
A. The purple streaking is normal caused by stress; temperature extremes are the most likely. They are completely safe to eat. Read MoreQ.How Prevent Mold And Fungus To Enter A Broken Plant - How do you prevent mold and fungus from entering a severed stem when using the process of grafting?
A. It depends upon the plant or shrub you are grafting. For trees and shrubs the grated area can be sealed with a tar like product called Tree Wound Sealer that is available at some hardware stores such as Ace Hardware ...Read MoreQ.Hybrid Plants - Is there a plant on the market right now that I am a cross betweenot a begonia and an impatien?
A. This is out of my expertise, but this article may have some information for you. http://www.begonias.org/Articles/Vol66/Hybridizing101.htm Read MoreQ.Cone Flowers - Will these do well in a container and in snowy weather should they be cut back to the soil for ...
A.Birds, especially finches, love coneflower seed so it is best to leave the stems intact. Cut them down late winter, early spring. I'm concerned about it surviving the winter above ground. And the container soil will be spent so they ...Read MoreQ.Daphne - What is the best time of year to plant a daphne?
A.what time of year do I plant a daphneRead MoreQ.Peace Plant Leaves Are Turning Orange - Why are the bottom leaves orange? Too much cold air from air conditioniner or too much water? Could it need ...
A. There can be a few reasons and this link will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-leaves-yellow-brown.htm Read MoreQ.Worms - This year I did some above ground planting in garden boxes (for the first time). I used soil from the ...
A.This could have been root maggots eating your Radish. Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/radish-container-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/tips-how-plant-radish.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/treating-radish-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/bugs-that-eat-radishes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/benefits-of-garden-worms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggot-control.htm Read MoreQ.Dogwood Trees Both White And Pink - at the base of my trees which have been in the ground for a couple of years. the bark both ...
A.It sounds like Crown Canker of your Dogwoods and the trunk rot is likely the later stages of this disease. http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/dogwoodcrowncanker.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/crown-canker-on-dogwood.htmRead MoreQ.Small Aloe Plants To Send To Customers - Hello! We run an entrepreneur training program for young adults, and as part of their welcome package, we'd like to send ...
A.What a worthwhile project! Aloe Vera plant seeds would be the wrong choice though. It is very difficult to germinate Aloe plants from seed. They need very specific temperatures and it can take up to 8 months for seedlings ...Read MoreQ.Peneston,beardstongue - didn't bloom last year,cut back nice new leaves but still no flower.heard they dont live long,is the plant done?planted new ...
A.Their are hundreds of varieties of Penstemon, and the growing zone and hardiness depends on the variety. It may be too cold for the particular variety that you have planted. Too cold or too warm and Penstemon will act as an annual. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/penstemon/penstemon-beard-tongue.htm Read MoreQ.Lily Of The Valley - After the plants have finished blooming how will mowing over them affect them?
A.It's best to leave the foliage and let them die back naturally. Mowing them down can effect future blooming. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/growing-lily-of-the-valley.htmRead MoreQ.Blooming Night Weed? - I had a plant that grew in my last yard in Phoenix. It only bloomed while bell type flowers ...
A.I think your are referencing Night Blooming Datura. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htmRead MoreQ.Ferns - I bought two fern plants for inside my home. Little pieces of leaves keep falling from them. I've ...
A.Ferns need humidity to be happy, especially indoors. Here is a link that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ferns-houseplants/growing-ferns-indoors.htm Read More