Q.Mono Grass - I have mondo grass that was planted under a tree and it did really well. The tree has been ...
A.I would suggest dividing your plant and moving the new divisions into a partial to full shade location. Here are some articles to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/mondo-grass/dwarf-mondo-grass-propagation.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm Read MoreQ.Hybrid Roses - When I planted my rose bushes, two, they were light purple now they are red What if anything can I do ...
A.Check to see if the growth that is producing the red flowers is from below the graft. The graft is where a plant rootstock is joined to a different top stock. If the growth with the flowers is coming from ...Read MoreQ.Green Beans Eaten Off By Groundhog - All that's left of most of my bean plants are a stalk with two stubs where the leaves were. ...
A.It depends on how healthy they are, how mature they already were, and the growing conditions in your garden. You should replenish your plants with new seeds just in case (you can always freeze or give away extra fresh ...Read MoreQ.Ground Cover - I have a bank that is very long, for the most part very high & very steep. I am getting ...
A.These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/plants-that-grow-on-slopes.htm Also visit local garden centers for plants in your region. Read More
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Q.Transplanting Coral Bells - Ok to transplant Coral bells to full morning to noon sun?
A.Although green-leafed coral bells can be grown in full sun, coral bells with red or purple foliage do best in partially to fully shaded areas of the garden. Coral bells grown in full shade are less likely to flower, so ...Read MoreQ.Growing A Sweet Potato Plant - Why is my sweet potato plant getting soft? I planted a sweet potato, it sprouted nicely and has long ...
A.Don't throw it out if the new growth is healthy -- this is exactly what you want! The originally planted potato is likely transitioning all of its nutrients to the plant, and it's not a problem that it is ...Read MoreQ.Shrub - My grandaughter had Wax flowers in her wedding Bouquet, having looked it up it was a ChameLaucium waxflower, I would ...
A.Wax Flower grow in zones 10 and 11. Do a Google search for growers of this plant. Try Etsy or Ebay, they often are a good source of plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/waxflower/chamelaucium-waxflower-care.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Trees - I have a potted fig tree 3 ft.tall the extended growth is at the base of the tree. does this ...
A.If your fig is a grafted variety and the growth is coming from below the graft you will want to prune this growth off as it is likely a different variety of fig than the top of the plant. This ...Read MoreQ.Pests - We've had an interesting problem. We've been seeing this (the picture) on the leaves. A little bit after this appears ...
A.This appears to be leafminer damage.Read MoreQ.Weeping Charry Tree Problem - About 5 of the largest main weeping branches have all died (one more is starting to have leaves dry up ...
A.If your branches died of disease, they definitely must be removed. If they died due to underwatering, removing them is not quite as urgent. Depending on how old the tree is, it may not have been planted correctly. ...Read MoreQ.Kousa Dogwood Tree - I planted my white kousa dogwood last year, the leaves are a light green this spring, but so far there ...
A.Dogwoods typically start blooming between 3 and 5 years of maturity. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/growing-kousa-dogwood-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Bee Balm - My bee balm has been dying off for about 3 years. I now have very little off. Any suggestions? I ...
A.This does sound unusual for Bee Balm, as it can become invasive. Slugs would not dine on the roots, they would prefer leaves, though Bee Balm is not usually effected by Slugs. Check the soil, is it well draining? This article will refresh ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Tees - I planted 6 lemon seed in one container. They all grew. Do I have to separate them when I re-pot ...
A.It's great that you've started lemon trees from seed! Yes, you should separate them so that they each have plenty of room to grow. This article may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/propagating-lemon-seeds.htm Read MoreQ.Mock Orange Bushes - Do deer like mock orange bushes? We live in Iowa Falls, Iowa (in town) and have lots of deer ...
A.Mock Orange bushes are not exactly a favorite, but when food is scarce they'll eat just about anything. These articles will give you some additional information about how to discourage deer from eating the plants that you want to ...Read MoreQ.Ponytail Palm - I have inherited a very large ponytail palm that has been outside since April in WI climate. It ...
A.With the temperatures in April, still quite cold and know that you most likely has some frost during that time period, your plant likely suffered some damage. If you have soft spots that are that weak on the bulb, it does ...Read MoreQ.Blood Orange Tree - Hi I have a blood orange tree in a pot it has leaves but no wood growth is there any ...
A.Did you grow this from seed? From each seed planted, three sprouts can emerge. Two will be fast growing sprouts which are vegetative in nature and will produce a tree exactly like the one from which the fruit was obtained. ...Read MoreQ.Hostas - Can I cut some of the outside leaves off my Hostas, they are shading some of my other plants
A.You can certainly trim back a Hosta with no issue to the plant. Try not to remove more then 1/3 of the leaves, as any more trimming could stress the plant. I often cut Hosta leaves and place in vases ...Read MoreQ.Tree Disease - I have two fringe trees in front of my home. One of them looks to have a disease, possibly black ...
A.Scale can be controlled with horticultural oil sprays. Mites are pests in full sun locations. A borer is the most serious insect pest. Borers are more likely to attack trees that are already stressed or have wounds. Phytophthora root rot can ...Read MoreQ.Filamentosa Yucca - How do you get a cutting from you filamentosa yucca
A.As long as you can dig up and remove a root cutting or section, you should be able to easily propagate another plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/what-are-root-cuttings.htmRead MoreQ.Bacopa Problems - The leaves on my bacopa are turning redish brown and then drying up and the stems are turning brown. Do ...
A. Your plant may be suffering from too much direct sunlight. Move the plant to a more sheltered location from hot afternoon sunshine. Make sure you are keeping the soil consistently moist, but never soggy. On warm days, you may ...Read More