Q.Strange ‘bug’!! - Can anyone tell me what has attacked my Euonymus europaeus red cascade? See attached photos.
A.It appears to be a scale infestation. Neem Oil is a good treatment. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Shade Cloth - I live in Palm Springs CA and it is hitting 110 this week. I am covering some of my ...
A.I often use burlap as an inexpensive shade material for some tender plants. Avoid the cloth or screen touching the plants. Setting it up in a tent type manner is best. Make sure the plants still have plenty of air circulation. Read MoreQ.Bearded Irises; Also, How Often To Feed Azaleas And Other Flowering Shrubs In The Summer - I have many bearded irises which need digging up and replanting. How early after blooming can I safely dig ...
A.These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/divide-bearded-irises.htm This sounds like Azalea Bark Scale. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-bark-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/fertilizer-for-azaleas.htm Read More
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Q.Bougainvillea Spring Care. - We kept a Bouganvillea indoors in winter and let it go dormant. However after awhile it started to grow green ...
A.I don't know your growing zone, so just make sure your night temperatures are above 40 degrees F. Give your plant some shelter from wind and sun for the first days and weeks. Hardening off is the best way to ...Read MoreQ.Larkspurs - Are larkspurs poisonous to humans
A.Yes, Larkspur is considered toxic to humans. Read MoreQ.Hosta Bulbs Planting - I planted hosta bulbs the first week of April and have yet to see any signs of a new plant. ...
A.You should have seen growth from the Hosta bulbs by this time. The roots should have been planted so that the roots are down and the 'eye' pointed upwards, just below the surface. Soil should be moist but never dry or ...Read MoreQ.Petunias - Why do branches of petunias just lay down down flat?
A.It sounds link your plants are wilting; this can be due to over or under watering, incorrect growing conditions, pests and disease. These links will help you pinpoint the cause. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/petunia-plant-wilt.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/petunia-care.htmRead MoreQ.Crown Of Thorns Plant - How big of pot does a 11" crown of thorns need ??
A.Choose a pot with drainage holes and that fits the root ball with just a bit more room. No more then 1 inch around the root ball. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/crown-of-thorns/crown-of-thorns-houseplant.htmRead MoreQ.Cherry Tree - After lots of blossom, the leaves at the tips of each branch curl up and the blossoms go dark brown ...
A.Has the tree grown successful crops in the past? Cherry Run Off can help every few years; the tree produces more fruit that it can support, so it drops the fruit. This can occur when temperatures are low and days are cloudy. There ...Read MoreQ.Barberry Shrubs - Can you propagate a barberry shrub? If so, how?
A.This link will help you with propagation methods. https://sites.psu.edu/sharonsnyder202/barberrypropagation/Read MoreQ.Soilless Compost - how much fertilizer do i put into a bushell if its one part coir one part sand and one part ...
A.Amounts of fertilizer will depend on the plants that your are growing. Read MoreQ.Homemade Dog Repellent - Homemade dog repellent instructions don't say how often to apply, Also after rainfall is an application needed?
A.Applications will vary on the weather conditions, rain and if the dogs learn to stay away from the area. Read MoreQ.Fuschia Plants - Can you start new plants with cuttings in root powder, seeds, or another method? I have a basket of fuschia. ...
A.Yes, you can take cuttings from your plant or collect seeds when the plant produces them. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/propagating-fuchsias.htm Read MoreQ.Lime And Rhododendrons, Hydrangea - Your article about yellowing leaves on rhododendrons mentioned making the soil more acid by using lime. I had always thought ...
A.Lime has been used for over 1000 years to change the soil ph, making it easier for plants to take up nutrients and minerals from the soil. This is why it is referenced in the article on yellowing leaves. Here are more ...Read MoreQ.Liatris Spicata - In checking on the planting and caring of the Gayfeather, no where does it state what to do about the ...
A.Yes, you should dead head your Liatris perennial plant. When the flowers fade you can use a garden shear to cut the spent flower down to the base of the plant. This serves to tidy up the plant but can also stimulate ...Read MoreQ.Weed Identification - Hi can anyone identify this very intrusive weed?
A.This is Creeping Charlie. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-charlie.htmRead More
