Q.FLOWERS - DO GAZANIA TREASURE FLOWERS REQUIRE FULL SUNSHINE?
A.The sun makes them open, while shade and overcast makes them close. This article should help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htmRead MoreQ.Lapins Semi Dwarf Cherry Tree - cannot seem to find out what is causing this.
A.This may be a fungal disease or insects. Either way neem oil could help. http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Trouble With My Crape Myrtle - We had a good size crepe myrtle planted this spring, unfortunately now the tress does not look good. The leaves ...
A.These articles may help diagnose the problem http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/Read MoreQ.Flowering Trees - I have purple Tab trees that I planted over 1 year ago they have leaves and look healthy I have ...
A.My research shows that your tree may just not be mature enough to flower. They are slow growing. Review the article below to refresh yourself on the care requirements and give your tree another season or two. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tabebuia-trumpet-tree/tabebuia-tree-care.htmRead More
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Q.Gardenia Bush - I have a gardenia bush that I rooted from one in my mothers garden. It is very special ...
A.I would keep it in the pot at this time. It's happy if its going to bloom for you! Gardenia are a very finicky plant, so the less stress the better. Here are some articles that will help you ...Read MoreQ.Calibrachoa - I purchased numerous calibrachoa pot fillers (2 inch) and they are not flowering. The plants appear healthy but no blooms. ...
A.It could be excess nitrogen, which inhibits flowering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/million-bells/calibrachoa-million-bells.htm Use a balanced fertilizer, and try an application of Bone Meal as phosphorous will help boost flowering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.Red Tipped Photinias - According to what I have read, once the spotted fungus takes hold on a plant there is no hope to ...
A.Yes, there is treatment possible. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htmRead MoreQ.Garlic Problem - Hi there, This is my first year growing garlic, in Southwest Ontario. It came up great and has been thriving. However, ...
A.That is strange as garlic generally is used as a companion plant to deter borers because most borers do not like garlic. I would remove and dispose of any damaged plants Read MoreQ.Iris - I recently dug up some Iris that were not blooming. I have not replanted them. How long can I keep ...
A.Generally one keeps them out of the ground for only a few days. If they are going into a new area dislodge the soil and cut back the tops. Place them in a shady area for a few days ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea - Why can't I Keep my hydrangea alive.Lost three.
A.This article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htmRead MoreQ.Poinsettia Plant - I have a poinsettia plant that was losing it's leaves and looked as if it was dying in February. I ...
A.This article will help you with your beautiful plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/how-to-make-poinsettia-turn-red-make-a-poinsettia-rebloom.htmRead MoreQ.Apple Tree - I have no flowers or apples and have not for a few years.
A.This could be associated with how the tree was pruned in the past. Our warm winters in some parts of the country have played havoc on fruit trees as well so this may be a variable.Read MoreQ.Asparagus - I planted an asparagus bed last year. The shoots are growing except in two spots. By my figuring the crowns ...
A.You may have lost a few crowns. Asparagus is a great spreader so eventually it will fill in dependant on the variety. If you decide to plant new crows carefully explore the bare areas incase there are some viable roots ...Read MoreQ.PROPOGATION OF FRUITS PLANTS BY CUTTING AND AIRLAYERING IN RAINY SASON IN INDIA FROM -JUNE 15 TO 15TH SEPT - I HAVE GARDEN OF FRUIT PLANTS- ORNAGES, Figs, Pomegranates,Sapodilla,Mango, custered Apple, gUVAVA,GRWIA ASITICA,,PEACH ...
A.These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/growing-an-orange-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-propagation.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-tree-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/sapodilla-trees/growing-sapodilla-fruit.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/mango-tree-grafting.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/guava/growing-guava-fruit-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/planting-peach-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.When/If To Remove Seeds From Spent Lupines - My one clump of lupines was beautiful this year. Now they look pretty straggly. Should I remove the spent flowers ...
A.If you are not going to collect the seeds then go ahead and remove spent flowers and seed heads. If you allow the seeds to develop the plant will put energy into this that could be used for new root, ...Read MoreQ.Weeping Cherry - Hello! So I planted it about 3 weeks ago, and the leaves have all gotten brown and dried up. Do ...
A.Watering a newly planted tree is very important. Make sure the soil and planting area is well draining. Daily water for 2 weeks, then a bit less; but regular irrigation throughout the growing season. 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch will help ...Read MoreQ.Beetroots Bolting - My beetroots have started to bolt (flowering) What can I do about it. I cant do anything about the ...
A.Once the plant has bolted, there is no way to reverse the process. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/beet-plant-flowering.htmRead MoreQ.Bacopa - I've grown it before, but the two I have now are really strange. First of all they were reduced plants ...
A. Yes, there are at least 25 different varieties of Bocopa! It also could be the stressed plants that you rescued, as this can result in growing patterns not normal to the plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bacopa-plants/growing-bacopa-plants.htmRead More
