Q.Holly Bushes - My two holly bushes, newly bought last spring, lost all their leaves over the winter. What caused this, and will ...
A. There is a possibility that the leaf drop was due to Holly Leaf Blight, or even Scale insects. Both can cause rapid defoliation. Clean up any dead leaves and dispose of. If you suspect disease or pests, treat as ...Read MoreQ.Newly Planted - living in eastern penna. weather very hot then cold and wet i planted several flats of both perennials ...
A.Yes, Mother Nature sometimes is quite harsh on our new plantings. I would trim back any leaves that are dead and damaged. Wiggle the plants, are they taking root or just loose and pull right from the ground? If the plants ...Read MoreQ.Pussy Willow Pink Bumps - Hi - I just looked at my new willow bush today and it has a lot of these small bumps ...
A.It appears to be Leaf Galls. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/treating-leaf-gall-on-plants.htmRead More
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Q.Me Quite Growing Zones - We live in West Sacramento and my husband and I would like to know if a measure tree will do ...
A.You are in USDA growing zone 9b. I am not clear on the type of tree you are referencing. Read MoreQ.Plumerias - Is it good to use Osmocote plus on Plumeria's?
A.These links will help you with fertilizer and care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/how-to-fertilize-plumeria.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm Read MoreQ.Container Planting - I rent, so I planted a very small crabapple tree, cherry bush, blueberries and a rose each in its own ...
A.Here are links that will help you with care information on the plants that you listed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/grow-blueberries-in-pots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/berries/berries-growing-container.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/container-roses-growing-roses-in-pots.htm Read MoreQ.Tomatoe - I have tiny holes in the bottom of many of my tomato's and I don't know what they are or ...
A.This looks like Blossom end rot from your image. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htmRead MoreQ.Mondo Grass - Is Mondo Grass the same as Liropia? (I may have spelled Liropia wrong)
A.2 different ornamental grasses. These articles have information on both types of grass. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/mondo-grass/mondo-grass-care.htmRead MoreQ.Vanda Orchid - Hi I received a Vanda orchid as a gift. It was placed in a long glass jar for about 3 ...
A.A Vanda Orchid needs to be in a growing condition much like it would be in the outdoors. It was good to remove it from the glass container. You can root prune the dead or soft roots. Use sterile tools. This article ...Read MoreQ.Gerbers - Only the centre of the flower came out of the buds, no petals at all . This happened on two ...
A.This could be due to improper growing conditions, light, watering, or pests and disease. This link has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gerbera-daisy/growing-gerbera-daisies.htmRead MoreQ.Canadian Hemlock - I ordered a 120 Canadian hemlock trees they came in bags bair root we planted them the same day they ...
A.Planting stress may have caused initial needle drop. Watering is key; daily for the first 2 weeks. Continue watering and they likely will green up next spring. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hemlock/canadian-hemlock-care.htm https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfmRead MoreQ.Beautyberry Bush - The branches look limp & flop over. I pruned it back last winter, but every year it looks droopy! Suggestions?
A.Your shrub looks like a normal growing Beautyberry. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Whether Rambutan Fruit Gets Ripened In The Tree Itself Or To Be Plucked And Ripened - Whether rambutan gets ripened on the tree itself or to be plucked and ripened like mangoes
A.This article has care and growing information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/rambutan/rambutan-growing-tips.htmRead MoreQ.Sun Tolerant Drought Resistant Dwarf Shrubs That Compliment Indian Hawthorn - what are complementary plants for pink indian hawthorns zone 8-9
A.Albea, Buddleia, Physocarpus, Weigela and Vitex are good choices. Visit your local garden centers and greenhouse and do a little window shopping. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-gardening-the-cheaper-landscape-alternative.htmRead MoreQ.The Legality Of Cutting Pampas Grass Along A Canal Bank To Remove The Iguanas Habitat. - Our condo borders a canal. Pampas grass has been allowed to grow unabated for years, from 25 yards to ...
A.You would need to speak with the landowners and your city on matters of plant maintenance and pest control. Read MoreQ.Schefflera - What would make a schefflera lose its leaves?
A.Improper lighting, watering, fertilizing and pests and disease can all cause leaf drop. The article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Dahlias - My Yam Dahlias seem to have an enormous amount of leaf growth. They are starting to flower. Should I thin ...
A.Your plant looks beautiful, I would not trim out the leaves. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htmRead More