Q.Pest On A Calamondin - This is our first Calamondin, we have only had it 3 months. The fruit has started to turn a nice ...
A. You can handpick off the caterpillars or worms. If they are still a problem I would try Neem Oil. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/patiocitrus/Calamondin.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/how-to-control-fruitworms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm Read More
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Q.Greenhouse Growing Of Vegetables - Can anyone recommend certain varieties of vegetables that would do well in my new 10' x 20' passive solar greenhouse? ...
A. What you grow will depend on your growing zone, the temperatures in your greenhouse and what you would like to grow! These links will help you get started. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/fall-vegetable-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/plants-for-greenhouses.htm Read MoreQ.Problems - Why are my anthurium leaves turning dark dark brown?
A.This could be due to overwatering issues. These links will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/growing-anthuriums-in-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-watering-instructions.htmRead MoreQ.My Ficus Tree - My tree looks like its dieing but on the bottom new branches and leaves are growing?
A. These links should help you access the care requirements and possible issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.Powdery Mildew - What I keep reading is this happens only in shade area but my yard is in the sun not shade. ...
A.Air circulation can also be a factor. I can attest to this. I have an area of my yard that gets good afternoon sun, but is in a sheltered area. I have Powdery Mildew in the grass. Here ...Read MoreQ.Powder Mold On PETUNIAS - What household products can be used to spray/treat/prevent powdery mold on Petunias?
A.There isn't really a "household" product that will be effective, but you can use neem oil, in addition to correcting whatever is causing the powdery mildew. This article will give you some additional information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/problems-with-petunias.htm Read MoreQ.Used Coffee Grounds - I just finished reading about the benifits of used coffee grounds. Being from New Orleans I drink coffee with chickory. ...
A.Chickory grounds can be composted as you would regular coffee grounds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/will-caffeine-affect-plant-growth.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Bluebells - Do bluebells need a lot of sun or can they grow in mostly shade? Are they deer resistant?
A.Bluebells grow best in part shade-shade and they are not usually bothered by deer. This article should help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bluebell/virginia-bluebell-flowers.htmRead MoreQ.Japanese Bird’s Nest Fernf - If the lower fonds yellow and die should they be cut off or left on as is the case with ...
A.Yellow leaves could indicate a watering issue, too much or too little. Yes, you can remove damaged or dead fronds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/birds-nest-fern/birds-nest-fern-care.htmRead MoreQ.Over/under Watering?? HELP!! - I forgot to take a picture before I trimmed a lot of the brown dead leaves, but hopefully someone can ...
A.Unfortunately, your plants may be suffering from wilt. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/bacterial-wilt-cucumbers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Tall Flowering Plants In Garden - My tall flowering plants are being ate up steams and leaves but not the flower ?
A.Typically this would indicate caterpillars of some kind. They likely are coming out at night to munch on the plants. This article may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htmRead MoreQ.Hail Damage - My garden was destroyed by a hail storm. Would my onions and potatoes still grow?
A. I'm so sorry your garden suffered such hail damage. I also am in MN, but in the southern part of the state. There have been some terrible storms this past month. The damage does look quite extensive. You can trim ...Read MoreQ.Green Spire Euonymus - We have 10 Green spireEeuonymus. Two of them are losing their leaves. There is no sign of spores on the ...
A.It sounds like you may have a root related issue. I would check the plant for crown gall, which is a common disease for this plant. It may also be a form of root rot. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/root-rot-in-garden-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-fix-crown-gall.htmRead MoreQ.Creeping Jenny - Could I put Creeping Jenny on a grave because I don't want stones or grass?
A.Yes, you can do that. The common form of Creeping Jenny can be invasive in some areas though, so you may want to keep that in mind. The golden variety is less invasive, but still can cause problems. Creeping jenny ...Read MoreQ.Trumpet Vines - My trumpet vine has been in the ground 3 years and never bloomed. How much time should I give ...
A.Trumpet Vine are very slow to mature and it can take up to 10 years for flowers. Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/trumpet-vine/trumpet-vine-no-blooms.htm Read MoreQ.Brown Leaves On Weigela Plant - Our Weigela plants leaves are beginning to turn brown. Can you help?
A.There are many, many reasons that leave turn brown on a plant. Browning leaves is kind of the plant equivalent to a person getting a fever. If you could give us a little more detail about the conditions the plant ...Read MoreQ.My Black Eyed Susans. Are Really Tall, No Blooms Yet…if I Trim Them Back A Few Inches Will They Come In Thicker Once Then Start - They are very tall, but have not yet bloomed. If I cut them back a few inches would they ...
A.If you cut them now, they will come back thicker and will likely bloom again later in the summer, but you will lose their first flush of flowers. You may want to wait until after they bloom to cut them back. ...Read More
