Q.Linden Tree Problem Of Messy Lawn. - The city of Chatham provided home owners with replacement trees which we had to plant in the city right of ...
A.I'm not clear on what is dropping from your tree. This article has information on a Linden Tree. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden/linden-tree-information.htmRead MoreQ.Rhubarb - I live in West Vancouver, British Columbia. I grew a rhubarb with great success, known as Riverside Giant, for 45 years. ...
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A. Most Euphorbias do well in full sun, but the move may have been to quick for your plant to adjust to the light condition change. You can gradually increase the hours of full sun for the plant. Also the soil ...Read MoreQ.Aloe Vera - Hello, I have an aloe vera plant, it was doing great for fifteen years I have had it. then I put ...
A.you over saturated it, it is essentially a succulent. it needs almost no water. a good sprinkle of slow release granulated vegetable fertilizer every 6 mo. and a well drained pot with sandy soil if about all it needs. Treat ...Read More
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Q.Fig Tree - Hello, I have a Chicago hardy fig trees, planted last year, the main stem trunk are nearly 7 feet now. I ...
A.It just creates a longer risk of the tree having exposed wounds.Read MoreQ.Planting For Privacy - I'm looking for the least expensive option for privacy. I have a 330' fence line to cover. My property slopes, ...
A. Here are some links with some information for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creative-screening-with-plants-good-borders-make-good-neighbors.htm I would also recommend you contact your local County Extension Office for recommendations on your area. Here is a link to locate your nearest office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ Read MoreQ.Lack Of Flowers - Here in MA, I have a 20 year old Cornus Kousa Dogwood that has bloomed profusely for most of its ...
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Since your tree has been established for years, you may consider amending the soil to add organic material such as manure or compost and adding a fertilizer high in phosphorus. Here is an article ...Read MoreQ.Butterfly Bush - why does my butterfly bush have leaves with what looks like mold on them?
A.Butterfly bushes can be prone to powdery mildew. This article should help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmRead MoreQ.Clematis - My 4-yr. old clematis only continues to produce buds that turn into more vines. It has not yet produced ...
A.After 4yrs it could be very root bound, up potting is probably a good idea and you'll want to do that while it's not blooming. This article may help you to get blooms https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/getting-clematis-to-flower.htmRead MoreQ.Rooting Hormone - I was wondering if it's beneficial to use the rooting hormone on plants that you are separating to repot and ...
A.There is an app called Grow It that I've heard is good for plant identification. Also there are root stimulating fertilizers such as Root N Grow or Plant Starter which are specifically for root development and helping reduce transplant shock. ...Read MoreQ.Rose Of Sharon - I planted 4 of these bushes nearly 2 years ago in a flower bed in front of the house which ...
A.There may be a problem with the soil or site. These articles may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Bromeliads - Hello. I have an indoor Bromelaid plant that the flower starting to die, should I just cut it off ...
A.Your Bromeliad has reached the end of it's life cycle. If your plant produced a 'pup', you can remove it and place it in a pot. Here is a link to refresh you on this plants care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Ajuga (bugleweed Plant) - Is this a perennial I live in zone 3 will it survive here
A.Ajuga is a perennial Hardy in zones 3-9. This article may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ajuga/ajuga-bugleweed.htmRead MoreQ.Plant Spacing - What is the proper spacing for dewarf verbena?
A.This would depend on the variety you are growing and the planting application. In a container or window box, you may want to plant closer together. Check the mature size on the planting tag that came with plant. If your looking ...Read MoreQ.Orchids - How can I regrow flowers on my orchid? They last for 3 months and I miss the flowers.... Ruth
A.I think up potting will help, this article discusses how and when to repot orchids https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm After it's up potted it may bloom again, but if not this article may help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/make-orchid-bloom.htmRead MoreQ.Leaf Curl On Peach Tree - My peach tree was full of blossoms and looking really good. All of a sudden it seems the whole tree ...
A.No, fungicides have no effect after the disease has taken hold. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htmRead MoreQ.Regarding Sunstorm Apricot And Pacifica Cherry Red Varieties Of Catharanthus Roseus (Vinva Rosea) - Dear Sir/ Madam, I am a research student from India, working on Catharanthus roseus var. Sunstorm apricot (Syngenta seeds). I ...
A.Here is a link that may help you. http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4dmg/Whats/vinca2.htm Read MoreQ.Tomato Leaf Problem - Most of the plant looks great and is flowering and producing new fruit but on some of the new growth ...
A.I do agree your plant looks very healthy. Check the articles below, but I would also suggest feeding them with some Epsom Salt. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus - Is there a type of Hibuscus that has 4 (four) petals?
A.There are over 200 species of Hibiscus and they are hybridizing varieties all the time. I don't however know of any that have 4 petals. Read More