Q.Kwanzan Cherry Trouble - Hi there. I've planted a Kwanzan Cherry in Florida, zone 9. The tree gets south exposure, so I know that ...
A.It seems like the tree may have died off, perhaps due to stress. Kwanzan Cherry Trees need very little pruning. The bottom growth is likely growing from the root stock; and it is most likely of a different variety then the tree. Here ...Read MoreQ.Palms - Have a houseplant Palm, don't know species but it came in a dish garden. Have grown indoors for years but ...
A. Indoor Palms do not like changes in temperature and light conditions. Moving plants from indoors to spend the warmer months outdoors is best done gradually, called hardening off the plants. The outdoor sun was too strong for your Palm. Move it ...Read MoreQ.Houseplants - Can a gift Gerbera Daisy plant be grown as a houseplant? I was given one as a gift, but don't ...
A.Yes, you can grow indoors. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gerbera-daisy/gerbera-daisies-indoors.htmRead More
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Q.Carob Trees - Hi, My friend is looking for a use for 161 acres of land in San Bernardino, California, USA. It is ...
A.Hi we have a project in Spain where we are growing carob but in a mixed planting. Carob likes alkaline soil, but copes with low rainfall and hot conditions. But check out mesquite which is native to your area and ...Read MoreQ.Planting In A Half Whiskey Barrel - I want to fill the barrel with red geraniums and have a white edging all around....wld white allysum look good? ...
A.Yes, you can buy Allysum annual plants. Check with your local garden centers and greenhouses. This a common plant and should be available locally. This sounds like a lovely combination. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/alyssum/growing-sweet-alyssum.htmRead MoreQ.Sambucus Nigra Black Lace - The leaves on all the branches from the main trunk of my Black lace Elderberry wilted literally over night. ...
A.While most Elderberry plants are susceptible to various fungi, viruses and borers, Black Lace is particularly susceptible to Verticilium Wilt and borers. The only way to confirm if a disease is causing this dieback would be to send a sample ...Read MoreQ.Propagation Of Hydrangea Stalks - I have a "propagation" question for someone who knows and understand the process. While cutting back my hydrangeas this week, ...
A.This article will help you with propagation. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-propagation.htm Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus - how long do they live
A. Well, cared for a Christmas Cactus can live 20 to 30 years. I had the fortune of working at a lovely greenhouse that had a spectacular specimen that was reported to be 40 years old! Read MoreQ.Redbud Tree Inquiry - When the leaves first came out in spring, they were small but green. Now the leaves coming out on the ...
A.Deformed leaves are often due to pests or disease. These articles will help you. https://www.treehelp.com/redbud/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm Read MoreQ.Leaf Damage Coneflower - what is causing the damage to the leaves on my coneflowers
A.This could be due to several pests. These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coneflower/coneflower-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/skeletonized-plant-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.African Violets - I have had one plant for a very long time. It has just started producing flowers in the past ...
A.Your plant has produced a seed pod. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.Rose,problems - I have four fairly large knock out roses and they now have holes in their leaves along with white spots ...
A.Hi Sharon. It sounds like you have a beetle problem. They poke holes in the leaves to such out the natural juices for their survival. You can spray the rosebushes with an insecticide such as Bayer Complete or give them ...Read MoreQ.Fertilizing - I have ez-flow system and use a 20-20.-20 fertilizer to cover 8000 square feet in Las Vegas nv? How often ...
A.I would advise you check with the manufacturer on the method of how to fill your irrigation system. Fertilizing amounts and NKP can be tree and plant specific. Read MoreQ.Love Lies Bleeding - I have numerous seeds of "love lies bleeding" that have sprouted in small pots. How many seedlings do I ...
A.These are quite large growing annuals and you should only plant a couple of seedings per container. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/love-lies-bleeding/love-lies-bleeding-flower.htmRead MoreQ.Plants That Will Keep Carpenter Bees From Deck - Are there any plants I can put on my deck to keep carpenter bees from buzzing around the deck?
A.We are sorry for the delay in answering you. Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/carpenter-bee-control.htm Read MoreQ.Strawberry Plants - We are getting a tremendous amount of rain so I covered my strawberry plants for 3 days. Now they are ...
A.If the soil is not draining, the roots can die from root rot; quite quickly. They also may have be suffering from fungus from being covered, and lack of air circulation. Remove the dead plant material and they may recover, but you ...Read More