Q.Planting Caladium Bulbs - Which side is up with caladium bulbs?
A.They should have a small node or eye on the side which goes up, but this article will help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Animals - What plants are not safe to plant in the garden if you have a dog
A.Correction, oops, these articles will help with dog friendly gardening https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-a-dog-friendly-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-poisonous-to-dogs.htmRead MoreQ.Geraniums In AZ - Will geraniums last through the intense heat and sun in AZ summer? Ours seem to be dying quickly now. ...
A.I would place them in part shade, specifically afternoon shade. This article should help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htmRead MoreQ.Tree Roots Spreading - How can we stop the spread of this tree?
A. I do not know the variety of tree that you are referring too. Here are some articles that may help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/trees-with-invasive-roots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/problem-tree-roots.htm Read More
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Q.Cocoons In Our Tree - Almost over night a cocoon appeared. It is white and quite high on the tree. I have read about several ...
A.It looks to me like tent worms. This article should help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/tent-worms-control.htmRead MoreQ.Holly Bush Problem - I have a Holly Bush planted anout 6" in front of my home, that's been there for at least 50 ...
A.Though most Hollies can tolerate some wet conditions, extreme amounts or soil that simply can't drain away the rain water fast enough can result in root rot and fungus issues. Trim away and prune up the Holly. It may recover, ...Read MoreQ.Invasive Species - Your writer Teo Spengler recommended Chinese Parasol Tree as an alternative to Crepe Myrtle. YIKES!! that is a nightmare ...
A.In some warmer climates the tree can be invasive, but many gardeners have great success with this tree. Thank you for your input. Read MoreQ.Watering - Going away for 6 days , how do I water my patio tomatoes and my flowers while away . No ...
A.This article may help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/out-of-town-garden-woes-tips-for-travelers.htm Contact your local Garden Club, there may be someone who would help out a fellow gardener! Read MoreQ.Lantana Plants - What areas do these grow as perrienals
A.Zones 8 and warmer you can grow as a perennial. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Mountain Laurel Shrubs - My mountain laurel shrubs have developed brown spots on the leaves. These appeared almost overnight after some recent heavy rains. ...
A.Various leaf spot fungi cause yellow, brown or black dead blotches on mountain laurel leaves. These blotches frequently run together, causing heavily infected leaves to turn yellow or brown and fall prematurely. Cool, moist weather encourages these diseases, especially when ...Read MoreQ.Bug On Avocado Tree - I recently got an avocado tree from walmart and I noticed this bug on the leave of my tree. What kind ...
A.I believe this is a Lace Bug. Treat the plant with Neem Oil and isolate the plant from any other plants you have until you are sure your plant is pest free. Here are some articles to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-pests-and-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-lace-bugs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm Read MoreQ.Calla Lily - What size container would be suitable for approx10-12 Calla Lily's and what soil would you recommend please?
A.Likely a 10 to 12 inch pot should be sufficient for your plants, but if your Calla Lily are larger you should not overcrowd and go to a larger pot. Use a potting mix with a pH level between 5.8 and ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Make A Commercial Fertiliser For Plants? - How must I make a commercial fertiliser for Rattlesnake watermelons to grow big? And also for them to bloom.
A. Wow, thank you for sharing the image. Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/types-of-organic-fertilizer.htm Read MoreQ.Evergreen Tree Looks Like It Is Dying - My evergreen tree is starting to look like its dying on many of the pine needles. I can't imagine what ...
A.The tree definitely needs more water. brown needles is a sign of the tree needing a slow long soaking at leat twice a week in the summer. Also try some Alaska fish emulsion fertilizer. My trees love it!Read MoreQ.Crape Myrtle Problem - I have a Natchez Crape Myrtle. The edge of the leaves are turning a pink color. Could this be due ...
A.Lack of water. And I use fish emulsion fertilizer twice a month since I started a landscaping job last year. no problem what so ever since. Read the directions and block your nose. It's not the best smell in the ...Read MoreQ.Ornamental Grasses - My ornamental grass did not turn green yet, is it dead? What do I need to do?
A.Cut it back with clean scissors and water well. If you do not see green shoots popping up within a week then it is dead.Read MoreQ.Goatsbeard - What fertilizer should I use?
A.Alaska fish emulsion is organic and I just started using it last year for everything! It's a wonderful use of something natural and all my plants inside and out love it. Try a week solution at first. You can't go ...Read MoreQ.Red Hot Poker Stopped Flowering - We have a plant cluster about 14-15 years old and it has not flowered for the past 2 years. The ...
A.I have seen perrenials get attacked from under the bulb by insects. They will not flower again and the plant will soon die. See if you can pull it up easily. If you can, it's gone. If not,cut it back ...Read More
