Q.Agapanthus - What can I spray to rid agapanthus
A.Herbicide with glyphosate will kill your plant, but use caution; it will kill anything it touches. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/glyphosate-information.htmRead MoreQ.Fuchsia Plants - Should you snip off the fruit or seed pod after the flower drops?
A.You can go ahead & cut the seed pods off, but don't cut the rest of the plant back until (believe it or not) winter is over and you're ready to bring the plant out of dormancy. This article may help ...Read MoreQ.White Spots On My Kentia Palm - I have a lot of white, almost spider like tiny spots all over my kentia Palm. What is is ...
A.Sounds like Scale on your plant. Treat with Neem Oil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Roses - Can roses have other plants/ground covers around the base of the rose plant?
A.Yes they can have other plants/ground covers growing around the base. I do prefer to give the rosebushes a good year by themselves first so that they get their roots well established. Otherwise the rosebush is a bit stressed out ...Read More
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Q.Holly Bushes - One of three holly bushes is losing leaves which have turned yellow. All three bushes are of different ...
A. This is most likely a nutrient issue with your Holly. Here is a link with more information and how to remedy the situation. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm Read MoreQ.Huckleberry Of Southeast Tx. Where To Buy Plants? - I want to obtain wild huckleberry plants found in southeast Tx (zone 9) and zone 8 in south La.
A.Try your local garden centers and greenhouses. Do a Google search for growers that can ship to you. Try Ebay and Etsy, they can be good sources for plants; but always check their Feedback before purchasing. Read MoreQ.Clivia Plants - I have 3 clivia plants and have also given away at least 6 cuttings. My plants acquired a fungus or ...
A. These links will help you get your plant healthy, happy and blooming again. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm http://longwoodgardens.org/blog/2010/12/14/how-to-make-your-clivia-a-blooming-winner Read MoreQ.Impatiens - Have you ever heard of planting white Impatiens in same hole as colored Impatiens causes all flowers to turn white? ...
A.Temperatures above 70 degrees F will cause Impatiens flowers to fade in color, especially if the stems and roots are dry. Keeping the plants watered daily will help retain the nice bright colors. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/growing-impatiens-flowers.htm Read MoreQ.Indian Hawthorns Bushes - we have two very large I>H> bushes in our front yard, they have been prolific growers and flowerer every year, ...
A.Indian Hawthorn should be pruned soon after flowering. This article should help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/indian-hawthorn/indian-hawthorn-pruning.htmRead MoreQ.Gerber Daisy - I saw it myself, otherwise would not belive it - Yellow Finches are plucking the pettals off. Ever heard ...
A.Yes birds use all sorts of plant materials for nest making. They also are attracted to the scent and sweetness of certain flowers for food. Like deer and rabbits, birds will eat different things if food or water is scarce. ...Read MoreQ.Orchids - My orchid is losing the flowers and I'm asking if it will grow more or not.
A.Blooms naturally fade, wilt then drop off. It normal unless all the blooms suddenly drop at once, a condition called orchid blossom blast. If this is the case, the cause can be too little water, too much water, temperature flucuations, ...Read MoreQ.Jade Plant Outside. - Hey. Where I live the night time temperatures have been above 10 degrees C so I put my large jade ...
A.That is a beautiful jade plant. If you are concerned about root rot, take it indoors when a lot of rain is expected. The cloudiness and time spent indoors will also help prevent it from getting sunscald from not being ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plants - I bought three very vigorous tomato plants at Costco and they did well initially but now their leaves are turning ...
A.It sounds like the start of a fungal disease, treat it with calcium or a fungicide and you can prune away the bad looking foliage. These articles will help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/applying-calcium-nitrate-for-ber.htm http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pruning-tomato-plants.htm Read MoreQ.You Speak Of Aspirin Solution. What Is The Mixture Of Asiprin To A Gallon Of Water? - Make up of the aspirin solution
A.This is a basic solution ratio. 325 mg of aspirin to 1 gallon of water.Read MoreQ.Water Lilies - Newer and older leaves have yellow and then black spots. These are plants that I have had before in ...
A.The best treatment for leaf spot on Water Lilies is to remove them from the plant and discard. If you have fish, you should not use fungicides. If the problem persists, you may want to remove and replace the Water ...Read MoreQ.Outdoor Ferns - I live in rural central Oregon and have deer and rabbits in my yard frequently. I am wondering if ...
A.Deer usually don't like to eat ferns but if food or water is scarce, they will eat what is available. You can deter from your ornamentals by providing sacrificial plants for them to eat or using repellents. http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htmRead MoreQ.In Ground Composting - Just read your article about composting in the ground. Was wondering if this attracts moles or other underground varmints?
A. If you do have moles or other rodents that are a problem in your garden, you may want to choose another method of composting, such as a compost bin. You can give it try though and if you have issues, then ...Read More