Q.Hollyhocks - Planted three bulbs this spring. Have an enormus amount of green foliage, no flowers and only about 12-18 inches tall. Fertilized ...
A.Hollyhocks can be biennial, meaning they bloom in their 2nd year after planting. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/winterizing-hollyhock-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Citronella Plants - I asked to see more information on my citronella plant and the article that pulled up said it really doesn't ...
A. The leaves of a Citronella plant can be crushed and rubbed against your skin. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-repelling-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Eggplant - whats going on
A.This could be due to watering issues, environmental, pests, disease or nutrient problems. Difficult to say from this image, but these links may help you pinpoint the issue when you compare to your growing conditions and soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/growing-eggplant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/eggplants-turning-yellow.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/eggplant-problems-eggplant-pests-and-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htmRead More
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Q.Replanting Red Maple Tree - Is it okay to add potting soil to the hole? Trees are 6' tall.
A. No, I would not use potting soil when planting a tree. If you soil needs amending you can use a organic mulch. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm Read MoreQ.Spilled Hummingbird Nectar Left Behind Awful Smelling Soil – How Can I Fix This?! - Squirrels got to my hummingbird feeders and spilled a lot of nectar this spring. The grass beneath the feeder is ...
A.Hummingbird Nectar is generally sugar and water. Flush the area with water to clear the area. Read MoreQ.Rust Colored Growth On Trees - There is a rust colored fungus growing in our ginko tree. What is it and how do I treat it?
A.Without an image, it is hard to identify. This could be Cedar Apple Rust. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/cedar-apple-rust-control.htm You can send us more information and images or you can talk with your County Extension Office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Newly Planted Birch Trees - 3 months ago a gardener planted 3 small birch trees in my front yard; the woody part of the tree ...
A.Watering a newly planted tree is crucial to the tree setting roots and becoming established. A tree will shut down energy to it's leaves first to survive. Some browning of leaves is likely to happen in a newly planted tree. You ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lillies - I have a Canna Lilly, Last year (it's first) all the flowers stayed green. This year I have three beautiful ...
A.I believe you may be growing Calla Lily. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/green-calla-lily-blooms.htmRead MoreQ.Lilacs - We live in Colorado at 7200 ft. We have lilacs that bloom in May. On a garden tour, ...
A.Yes, there are varieties that bloom more then once. The Korean Dwarf Lilac is a good one to try. I have two of these myself in my garden and love the blooms that come in midsummer. You can also look for ...Read MoreQ.Barberry Dying - I sprayed weed killer around my barberry and it appears to be dying, will this happen?
A.Most herbicides will kill anything it touches. Avoid overspray onto your plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/glyphosate-information.htmRead MoreQ.Underground Bugs - I have vintage Cape Jasmines, handed down from generations. I live close to Huntsville Texas. Last year and this year ...
A.Without knowing the type of insects you are dealing with it's difficult to make any recommendation. Many bugs, insects, spiders and worms in the garden are beneficial. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/different-gardenia-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm Read MoreQ.Tomatoes Grown In Greenhouse - My tomatoes started well and fruit is the size normal to the type but after the first two trusses growth ...
A.A soil test can be done on your soil mix to determine what you may need to amend your soil with. This could be a phosphorous deficiency. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htmRead MoreQ.Philodenron Wants To Dye - My philodanran vine/house plant is having a hard time. I cut back some of the long vines to get ...
A.I don't know what symptoms your plant is experiencing. These links will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for- philodendrons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/pruning-philodendron-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Delphinium Lost All Its Flowers. - Greetings I purchased a awesome purple flowering Delphinium and some of the leaves are brown and coming off and all ...
A.The flowers will last a limited time period. If they were in flower when you purchased, it can be hard to say how long the flower period will be. You can cut down the spent flower stems, and your plants ...Read MoreQ.How To Treat White Clumps Of Powder On Majestic Palms - My 3 majestic palms all have clumps of white powder on them ... it happened quickly, and is worse on ...
A.This sounds like a Scale pest issue. The plants should be treated with Neem Oil. I would isolate the palm from other plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/white-spots-on-sago.htm Read MoreQ.Magnolia Tree - I live near Montreal - we have cold winters. I have a magnolia tree planted 6 years ago which flowers ...
A.Your Magnolia very well was a grafted variety. The shoots are likely growing from the root stock, and it will be different then the tree you had. Whether it blooms or not, I can't answer. I would replace the ...Read More