Q.Heavenly Bamboo Shrub Fell Down - Due to a freak winter ice storm, a large heavenly bamboo shrub in my yard fell over. It's about parallel ...
A.Pruning is generally done in late winter or early spring, but pruning now will certainly help you get your Bamboo back in order. You can cut back the entire plant and it will grow back from the roots. If you can prune ...Read MoreQ.Pascali Rose - Do you know of a good fertilizer for Pascali roses?
A.Any rose fertilizer or food will be good for these roses. I like ones that are either organic or organically based as they not only feed the rosebushes but also help build the soils home of the roses. One I ...Read MoreQ.Jacaranda Tree - Our jacaranda tree has lots of green leaves, and appears health but has very few purple blossoms. what could ...
A.Stop fertilizing grass growing near and under a jacaranda. The nitrogen found in lawn fertilizers can prevent trees from flowering. Water jacaranda deeply with 1 or 2 inches of water, covering the entire area under the canopy. Do this once every ...Read MoreQ.North American Kiwi - Dear friends, I have two kiwi plants and they both started developing issues with leaves. leaves on a 2 year old kiwi ...
A.These articles have information on pests and disease issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/common-kiwi-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/pests-of-kiwi-vines-information-for-treating-kiwi-bugs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/controlling-quince-rust.htmRead More
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Q.Plumeria Growing - Our plumeria, while growing nicely, is growing crooked. Do we cut it off at the straight stalk and replant? ...
A. The best time to cut back your Plumeria is spring or early summer. You can cut it down to 12 to 15" high. You would likely be fine to do it now. Cut back on the watering before and ...Read MoreQ.Acanthus White Water - I live in RI where I believe it to be zone 5. Will this plant survive if I bring it ...
A.This plant is hardy in zones 7-10. You should be able to winter over indoors. It will die back in the late fall or early winter. Read MoreQ.Good Soil For Indoor Madagascar Palm Succulent - What's best?
A.Cactus potting mix is best to use. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htmRead MoreQ.Identification Please - Is this a bromalaid and how do I start a new plant from this one?
A.This is a Ornamental Pineapple, which actually is a Bromeliad. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-variegated-pineapples.htmRead MoreQ.Dianthus - How do I keep perennial dianthus planted on a banking thriving?
A.This article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-dianthus-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Bush; - Just planted a "Knock Out" rose bush and discovered something ate all the roses and chewed it off quite ...
A. Sure sounds like deer to me but may also have been elk. There are some products on the market that can be sprayed onto the foliage of the roses that will keep the deer and such away. One that I ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Problem - I have a small gardenia plant that produces new leaves but can't get to produce flowers. I use distilled water ...
A.These articles will help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/no-flowers-on-gardenia.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato/Verticillium/Fusarium Wilt - Can you dig out infected soil and replace with fresh soil to eliminate this disease.
A. These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/controlling-fusarium-wilt.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Coral Plant - How do I keep my Coral plant from growing so quickly in the pot it is in? The are ...
A.Regular pruning is needed to keep a container planting from overtaking the container. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/coral-plant/growing-coral-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Hhydrangea Bush - I transplanted my bush about 2 years ago, but it doesn't get any bigger. It has leaves and produces one ...
A.Make sure you have the Hydrangea planted in an area that receives full sun or partial shade. If you are in a warm climate, you may want to have morning sun and afternoon shade. Here are some links to help ...Read MoreQ.Silver Birch Tree - I have just bought a cottage and there is a silver birch tree in the front of the house. It ...
A. The tree’s aggressive roots seek water, prying open cracks or joints in sewer or irrigation systems. Birch roots, along with willow and poplar, are among the most aggressive -- and destructive -- tree roots. You may want to seek advise ...Read MoreQ.Palm Tree - My palm tree is dying. There are red bugs on it with a white mildew fungus. Now the leaves are ...
A.I would treat the Palm with Neem Oil. These links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-pests-and-disease.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htmRead MoreQ.Red Pomegranate - The plant was growing fine for two weeks when we bought it back from the nursery. Recently all the leaves ...
A.Daily water is likely too much. The soil should dry slightly between waterings. Here is an article that will help you with care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-in-a-pot.htm Read MoreQ.Tomato Leaves Have White Spots - The upper leaves of a fast growing tomato plant has white spots in the top and underside of the leaf. ...
A.This is the common first signs of Septoria leaf spot. The leaf spots of septoria begin as small yellow specks, which later enlarge, becoming brown with a yellow border. They can be either circular or irregular in shape, and often ...Read MoreQ.Planting A Red Maple Tree. - Can I plant a red maple tree about 25 feet from a inground pool. Will the roots seek the water ...
A.A Red Maple Tree would not be suitable to be planted near a pool. Here are some articles with more information for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/planting-around-pools.htm Read MoreQ.What Kind Of Plant Do I Have? - I have a compact plant with clustered, numerous small dark green leaves. It bloomed dark magenta flowers similar to hollyhocks ...
A.Excess fertilizer or improper application can burn the plants. Calibrachoa will bloom spring through frost. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/million-bells/calibrachoa-million-bells.htm Read More