Q.House Plant - is there a house plant named joesphs ladder?
A.There is a plant called Jacob's Ladder. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jacobs-ladder/growing-jacobs-ladder-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Orchids - My orchid plant has dropped all its blossoms. Will it come back? What should I do?
A.Your Orchid will go through a dormancy. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htmRead More
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Q.Yellow Holly Leaves - What problem do yellow leaves that are falling off of our Spartan holly bushes indicate? What can be done to ...
A.This could be watering or nutrient issues. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Watering - Hello! How long should I wait to water after spraying NEEM oil in my garden? Thank you!
A.Avoid overhead watering in most cases, then it will not effect the Neem Oil application. Read MoreQ.I Have A Calli Lily Bloom With A Large Bulb Inside - 2 of my calli lilies have some kind of bulb growing on the inside of the bloom. What is ...
A.They are most likely lily bulbils. This article may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/what-are-bulbils.htmRead MoreQ.Bamboo Plants - Can you plant several bamboo plants in soil in one pot....bunch together or seperate
A.You can do a large container of different bamboo plants. Most varieties grow quickly so I suggest paying attention to the expected spread of each variety you choose. You should also mix in various heights as some grow very tall, ...Read MoreQ.Used The Wrong Type Of Diatomaceous Earth - Hi, I used the wrong type of Diatomaceous Earth on my vegetable garden. I used it only on the leaves ...
A.The vegetables will be safe to eat. Food grade DE is used in gardens just because it may get on vegetables, which would them lead to you consuming it. If the vegetables are not growing yet, there is no risk ...Read MoreQ.Rain Lily - Why my Rain lilies are not blooming. Have had for 3 years and no blooms this year.
A.The soil may be depleted of nutrients. If you have not, try fertilizing the plants with a fertilizer for flowering plants, such as miracle grow or Osmocote. This article may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/rain-lily/growing-rain-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.Seed Germination - I am having problems with germination of bean seeds. I usually soak them in warm water for 24 hours and ...
A.Do not use too hot of water and only soak long enough to soften the outer coat, too long and you run the risk of the seed rotting. Particularly hard seeds like beans will benefit from scarification before they’re soaked. Scarification ...Read MoreQ.Regarding The Web Artical “Canna Lily Care: How To Grow Canna Lilies” - This article states Canna lilies are low maintenance and easy to grow, and both their flowers and foliage offer long-lasting ...
A.Canna Bulbs are considered an easy bulb to grow! Thank you for you interest and insight. Read MoreQ.Aspens From Seed - I want to plant aspen seeds, and I've read they start best in moist, well drained soil, on north an ...
A.How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 6 hours Stratification: None required Germination:Sow immediately. Surface sow and keep moist https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/aspen/planting-quaking-aspen-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Trees That I Could Plant That Love Water - We live in Northern WI and I'm wondering if I can plant a Sweetbay Magnolia in our area. We ...
A.Sweet bay magnolia trees are hardy zones 5-9. I live in southern WI where I am on the cusp of zone 4 & 5. If you're in northern WI, I would definitely be concerned about sweet bay magnolia surviving the ...Read MoreQ.Raspberry Pests - We recently acquired some young raspberry bushes. We haven't transplanted them from the pots we got them in yet, but ...
A.These articles may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/raspberry-fruitworm-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/raspberry-companion-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Clethra - I have put in six clethra plants in a partial shaded area of my garden near a fence. One ...
A.It sounds like the plants are having a hard time establishing in this site. It could be from the neighbor's tree roots, or it could be a general soil issue. Adding peat moss or other organic material could help them ...Read MoreQ.Pussy Willow Bush - why is my pussy willow bush not blooming catkins? I planted it from a cutting in the summer (after blooming season), ...
A. Pruning needs to done after blooming, so pruning at other times can remove the next seasons catkins. Here is a link to refresh on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm Read MoreQ.Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn Trees - I am considering artificial grass in the two narrow strips of land near the street curb in front of my ...
A.Most of the research shows that placing artificial grass or turf over mature tree roots, and right up to the tree trunk pose no threat to the tree. No research that I found had any specifics with tree type, so it's ...Read More