Q.Propagation Of Pony Tail Palms - If I prune my palm to get more heads will the pruned stem grow roots?
A.Propagation of a Ponytail Palm is done from the pups. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htmRead MoreQ.Pavement Ants In Garden Solution On Line - So I used the combo of Washing soda (not Borax, as it turns out) with sugar and water in my ...
A.Put the pyrex dish in a pot with an inch or two of water and simmer till it melts the contents.Read MoreQ.Peace Lily - Should the plant be watered from the bottom or top?
A.You can water from the top or the bottom, just avoid watering the foliage and give the plant the ability to dry lightly between waterings.Read MoreQ.Aloe Vera Plant - I had an aloe vera plant my cats ate. I have the root of the plant and was wondering if ...
A.You certainly can give it a try. Use a small pot and repot with a cactus potting mix. Keep the soil just moist; not dry or soggy. Keep it in a bright location and hope for the best! Read More
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Q.My Blk Diamond Crape Has Not Budded - what can be done? Appears to still be alive but just bare limbs with some tiny dried buds as ...
A.Scrape the limbs with a knife and see if there is any green. Prune back to that point.Read MoreQ.Crape Myrtle - I have had a volunteer? come about 18" from the one I want to keep. Can I move it now, ...
A.Its best to transplant a Crepe Myrtle when it's dormant. Wait for it to drop it's leaves. Fall, Winter or early Spring it can be moved. Read MoreQ.Lilac Bush - While my lilac bush produces every year; what would cause the flowers to be almost white this year instead of ...
A.Flower color can fade over time and chill hours on your Lilac Tree effect blooming on a plant. This could very well be due to the Hybridizing of the plant. A tree can began to revert to another part of ...Read MoreQ.Mint - I bought chocolate mint and orange mint. I am in zone 7, Raleigh, NC. the nursery said to plant in ...
A.If you want a lots of mint then full sun. If you don't want it out of control then shade.Read MoreQ.Hydrangea Bushes - Hello! I live in the mid Atlantic region of the U.S. and several years ago I planted hydrangea bushes down ...
A.These plants much prefer acid soil with a ph of about 4. They will do well in shade, but do not like frost at all. Protect them on cold nights with fleece.Read MoreQ.Growing Pineapples Article? - Hi i was reading an Article on the website about pineapple plants link posted below.it says that if using Chicken ...
A. Chicken manure pellets are great to use, but follow the package directions for application. Using 1 type of natural fertilizer is just fine. Read MoreQ.Loquat Fruiting In June - I have a loquat tree in North Florida that is producing fruit right now (June). This seems pretty late ...
A. From my research Loquats are unusual among fruit trees in that the flowers appear in the autumn or early winter, and the fruits are ripe at any time from early spring to early summer. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Just Bought A House, First Garden, Something Is Eating My Broccoli Roots!! - Hello! First time gardener here. Since we bought our house, we can actually do what we want with the yard. ...
A.Too much water and not enough sand for drainage is leaving the roots too wet. Water on a drip line if you can or water slow and deep every third day. Too much moisture and not enough drainage will attract ...Read MoreQ.Apple Trees - A web has formed around end of branches. Within and around the web are caterpillars about 1cm long which eat ...
A.It is an infestation of caterpillars. They are out of control back east. Tinfoil around the base of the tree worked for me. Cut off all the branches with them on it. Put them in a bag and throw away. ...Read MoreQ.Protection From Frost - What is some good methods for protecting feijoa trees from frost? As the fruit gets destroyed by frost each year
A.Be sure to use cloth and not plastic to cover the plants during the frosty nights. Remove during the day. Plastic will not allow the moisture that collects under the plastic to evaporate and will cause the plant to freeze ...Read MoreQ.Arrowhead Plant - The leaves are starting to turn brown around the edges. Am I watering it too much or is there ...
A.The soil should dry out a bit between waterings. Lack of humidity could also cause the brown leaves. You may also want to water with distilled water, or allow tap water to sit out for 48 hours before using. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/arrowhead-plant/arrowhead-plant-care-arrowhead-plant-or-syngonium-podophyllum.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plant - what is the yellow stuff growing in the soil around the base of a tomato plant, I scraped it off ...
A.Sounds like you have slime mold in your garden, and that will definitely be the case if you've used mulch or grass clippings to help with weed control. There are multiple types, some are powdery, others are wet. ...Read MoreQ.Cherry Tomatoes - Tomatoes are growing fine but they are black at the stem and top of tomato. What could be the problem?
A. Without an image, I can't really determine if there is an issue or you have normally growing tomatoes. The coloration could very well be related to the variety that you are growing. Here are some links that have information on some of ...Read MoreQ.Soil - After weeks & months of watering, my soil has become compacted. Should I loosen it or leave it?
A.I would not recommend disturbing the roots of your plants. If you are concerned that the dirt is too compacted you can go down to your local wallmart or fishing supply (sometimes even the local corner gas station) and get ...Read MoreQ.Okra Troubleshooting - Plants are still seedlings, maybe two sets of regular leaves. The new leaves are coming in yellow. After ...
A.Okra needs well draining soil and warm temperatures. You can't control Mother Nature, but this article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/okra/planting-okra.htmRead More
