Q.Siberian Iris - Should you trim Siberian Iris after they bloom?
A.You can deadhead the spent blooms, but leave the foliage so that the plant can continue to store energy This article should help http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Glossy Abelia - Is it a good plant for zone 5?
A. I have found conflicting answers that Glossy abelia is hardy in zones 5-9 and some reports of 6-9. Check with your local growers or even contact your local County Extension Office for their recommendation. Here are links with care information and how ...Read More
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Q.Bleeding Hearts - Can I cut back my bleeding heart after it quits blooming and starts to turn brown? It always dies back ...
A.You can cut back the foliage after it turns brown or yellow. It's best to avoid cutting it back while the foliage is still partially green, because the plant needs to store energy for next year. You can remove individual ...Read MoreQ.Sun Impatiens - I just planted them yesterday We've had a lot of rain. When I looked at them today they ...
A.If they simply got pounded by the rain, you can dead head and clean them up. All impatiens don't like too much water, especially on their flowers and foliage. Sunpatiens tolerate more sun than other impatiens, but they should still ...Read MoreQ.Watering - How soon after fertilizing tomato plants can I water them?
A.You'll want to water the plants thoroughly BEFORE you fertilize, otherwise you'll risk burning them. The fertilizer will slowly soak into the moist soil. Wait until the top couple inches of the soil is dry before watering again. This ...Read MoreQ.Hosta Problem - One of my many hosta plants is in a pot with plenty of room, but its growth over the last ...
A.Your hosta may be suffering from crown rot or root rot. If your plant is outside and you've experienced a long period of wet weather, this could be the cause. Or (again, if the plant is outside), you ...Read MoreQ.Pinching Blooms From Zinnias When Planting Them From Nursery Containers - Is pinching the bloom a good idea when you first plant bloomed zinnias purchased from the nursery? Does it encourage ...
A.Dead heading the spent flowers should be the only pruning you need to do on your Zinnia plants.Read MoreQ.Pickled Cukes - Some of my pickling cubes are yellow towards bottom and I was wondering if they are good for pickling
A.Yellowing cucumbers can mean that they are over ripe. Some yellowing on cucumbers is quite common and should not effect your crop. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/when-to-pick-a-cucumber-how-to-prevent-yellow-cucumbers.htmRead MoreQ.Lima Beans - my beans are starting to look droopy and we have had a lot of rain - the leaves are turning ...
A.If the soil isn't draining well and the roots sustain root rot, the plants may not survive. You can try working the soil to help aerate the soil. A small garden hoe or even a hand garden rake to work ...Read MoreQ.Pomegranate Tree Fertilizer - Hi, I read the article about taking care of a pomegranate tree and it says to fertilize with a half ...
A.10-10-10 or a balanced 5-5-5 NPK fertilizer is very common and should easily be located in garden centers, greenhouses, or the plant department of big box stores and home improvement centers. Don't hesitate to ask the staff for help and make ...Read MoreQ.Wild Strawberries - Hello, I'd like to use some wild strawberry seeds to make wedding favours for my brother's wedding. My idea is ...
A.I'd use just elmer's glue as it is water soluable and will break down This article may help with your seed question http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-wild-strawberries.htmRead MoreQ.Pony Tail Palm - My palm partially froze last winter, I pruned 2 of the stems, one 2.5 feet, and the second about 18 ...
A.No, pruning is not recommended. Do to the damage it will not likely appear as it did prior to the frost damage. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmRead MoreQ.Roses - What do you spray on rose leaves to rid them of white spots
A.Try neem oil combined with water and drops of dawn dish soap under the leavesRead MoreQ.Kiwi - How much do they grow each year?
A.Hardy kiwis are very vigorous and can grow up to 20 feet per year, so they need to be pruned regularly. The Chinese kiwi is vigorous as well but doesn't grow quite as fast.Read More