Q.Root Rot - In April of this year I had a landscaper come in and put in a landscape bedding in the front ...
A.Regular watering is crucial for the root system and establishment of newly planted Camellia plants. The soil also must be well draining, so that the roots remain moist but never soggy. With no new growth on the plant, you can test the ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plant - I have a single tomato plant in a small pot and the bottom leaves are turning yellow. I have the ...
A.How big is the pot it's in now? It sounds like it's over watered.which is the #1 killer of all plant's. The key to a good strong tomato in a pot is to pinch the bottom. Meaning, if the plant ...Read MoreQ.Horse Chestnut Tree - My horse chestnut tree is 25-30ft tall (not exactly sure how old.. I know at least 40 years old). Just ...
A.The image does not provide much visually. It appears to be something in the crotch of the tree and some residue that is running down the bark of the tree. This could be a canker on your tree. Premature dropping of ...Read MoreQ.Peonies - instead of just deheading the blooms, can I cut the entire plant back to 4 inches at this time, instead ...
A.No, you will want to let the plant die down naturally, and then cut the stems down to about 3 to 4 inches above the soil in the fall. This article will help you with this task. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-pruning.htm Read More
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Q.Verticillium Wilt - I had a tree service come today to confirm my thoughts that my Autumn Maple had verticillium wilt. We ...
A. After removal of the tree and it's remaining roots, you could replace with a disease resistant tree, but not a Maple Tree. Check with your County Extension Office for a list of trees. http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/verticillium_wilt_refresher https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm Read MoreQ.Lisbon Lemon Tree Growing In A Large Container. - My Lisbon Lemon Tree has developed brown worn-looking spots on some of the leaves. It also has many blooms ...
A. It's perfectly natural for a juvenile lemon tree to drop most of its fruit in the first few years. It's best to actually remove most of those little fruit, to allow the tree to concentrate its energy on growing ...Read MoreQ.Strawberries - We have a June bearing strawberry and an ever bearing strawberry raised bed. This is the beginning of the third ...
A.There are 4 likely causes; Tarnished plant bug, frost injury, Boron deficiency, and poor pollination. This link will help you correctly identify the issue you are dealing with. http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berrytool/strawberry/flowersandfruit/strnubbiness.htm Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus - My 50+ year old plant blooms twice every year. It has really grown the last few years. The stems ...
A. Yes, you can prune the Christmas Cactus to shape it back up, and even propagate new plants. Here is a few links that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/woody-christmas-cactus.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-propagate-and-plant-christmas-cactus.htm Read MoreQ.Planting Pampas Grass - Can you plant it directly in sand on the beach or do you need to put top soil in the ...
A.A sandy loam type soil is ideal, but not essential. In fact, it grows exceptionally well along the coast in almost pure sand. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmRead MoreQ.My Tree And Several Shrubs Are Dying. I Planted The Plants Last Fall And The Tree In March. They All Looked Good And Just Past - week they are dying. why healthy plants just up and are starting ...
A.Sorry I should ask what state your in to be more specific. Not just zone. But I'd love to see if I can help! Read MoreQ.Calla Lily - Why are the leaves and stems turning yellow on my lipstick calla lily? I moved them from pots to in ...
A.There can be a few reasons for yellowing leaves. This article will help you pinpoint the cause. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/yellow-calla-lily-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.Smaller Plants For Landscaping In Front Of House - Hi there, We have removed the large and overgrown bushes in front of our house in coastal NC and are looking ...
A.I would encourage you to visit local garden centers and greenhouse, just walking through to explore plants, shrubs and flowers will help you start your landscape project. You also can gain some inspiration from your neighbors landscaping, take a drive and ...Read MoreQ.Boston Fern - Do you cut off the tendrils that have no leaves?
A.These are actually the runners, they can be removed from the plant if you do not wish to divide and propagate the plant. Here are some links that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-runners.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-turning-brown.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm Read MoreQ.Sycamore Trees - The trunks of my trees appear to be "shedding". Large areas of bark peeling off. Should I be ...
A.This article may help, but you may also consider calling a certified arborist if the loss of bark is extreme https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Cutting Back A Gunera - Can i cut back a gunera back during growing season? It has a leaf that is pushing on the window ...
A.I would certainly remove the leaf that is keeping you from opening the window. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/gunnera/growing-gunnera-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Care Of My Quisqualis Indica “Rangoon Double” Plant - I ordered a Quisqualis indica "Rangoon Double" (gal). planted in ground. All leaves fell off. Located near ...
A.Do the stems bend or snap off and break? If they bend, it may still be alive. This article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/rangoon-creeper/rangoon-creeper-vine.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Chafers On Raspberries - Is there a home made deterrent for rose chafers that is safe for raspberries?
A.Removing the pests by hand and dropping into a bucket of soapy water is the only natural treatment. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-chafers-on-garden-roses.htmRead More