Q.Avocados - Avocados grow easily down here on NSW south coast. The only pest trouble I have encountered is small hard ...
A.I located this information on a disease called Sclerocarpelosis in Avocado. http://www.avocadosource.com/CAS_Yearbooks/CAS_65_1981/CAS_1981_PG_125-132.pdfRead MoreQ.Bamboo Health - The base of the clums on my clumping bamboo is turning black. I fear I could lose the plant. I ...
A.It sounds like Sooty Mold that is caused by an infestation, likely Scale or Mealybug from your description. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/bamboo-plant-diseases.htmRead MoreQ.About Tomatoes - How and with which fungicides can Tomatoes be treated in frequently raining country like Cameroon
A. Neem Oil is a good choice to use on tomatoes and vegetable plants. It is organic and safe for people, pets and bees. Neem Oil works as both a pesticide and fungicide. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htm Read MoreQ.Hydrangea - My neighbor has a hydrangea that is very dark purple. Almost black. How do I get that?
A. I found the name of a very dark Hydrangea, named Black Diamond. I also found this link that is very interesting. Hovaria Hobergine Hydrangea. http://www.hovaria.com/english/varieties/hobergineen.html Read More
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Q.Hydrangea - My neighbor has a hydrangea that is very dark purple. Almost black. How do I get that?
A. I found the name of a very dark Hydrangea, named Black Diamond. I also found this link that is very interesting. Hovaria Hobergine Hydrangea. http://www.hovaria.com/english/varieties/hobergineen.html Read MoreQ.Lantana - We are thinking of planting Lanana on the side of our house up against the stucco along the walkway on ...
A.f you have a sunny location with well draining soil, Lantana would be a great choice. Though Purple Lantana appears on the list of invasive plant species in CA, you can seek out a cultivator that is appropriate to your setting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_invasive_plant_species_in_California https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm I ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Bloom - how often do gardenias bloom in zone 8?
A. So much actually goes into this question! It depends on the variety, the growing conditions, pruning and the temperatures; both when the buds set and when the plant begins to flower. Bloom time can be anywhere from May through fall. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm Read MoreQ.Dipladenia - Can these plants be hanging pot plants
A.Yes, I would pick a sturdy pot. You may have to do pruning or clipping is vines get too long. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/growing-a-dipladenia.htmRead MoreQ.A PEACH TREE - SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE REMODELING(BUT NOT LIVING IN) THE HOME OF MY DECEASED FATHER THERE WAS A SEWAGE LEAK IN ...
A. Food safety is a bit beyond my expertise with this question but I did find this link that address this issue. http://inspectapedia.com/septic/Septic_Food_Contamination.php I hope this helps or gives you a starting point to further the inquiry. Read MoreQ.Wisteria - I have tiny brown bead type things on wisteria branches and the tree appears to be slowly dying. Are the ...
A.This article may help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-diseases.htm You can send us an image or even take a sample to your County Extension Office. This link will help you locate your nearest office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Deborah Maple - I planted a Deborah maple three years ago,earwigs chewed on tree and lost some bark,now it has long vertices cracks ...
A. The vertical cracking or any bark cracking can be due to uneven watering or even winter damage. Most trees can heal from bark damage and it should not inhibit the growth of the tree unless the tree should become girdled. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cracking-tree-trunks.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm Read MoreQ.Shrubs Not Flowering - I have radicals gardenias. They have not flowered well in several years. What to do?
A. Gardenias are quite finicky! Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/common-gardenia-diseases.htm Read MoreQ.My Questions It Is About The Apple Trees Diseases? - I saw the Apple trees today and saw a disease, but I have no idea what it is?
A.This article covers some of the common disease of Apple Trees. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm You can also talk with your County Extension Office for identification of the issue on your trees. This link will help you locate the nearest office to you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.What Else Must I Do To Get My 7yearold Fig Tree To Fruit? - My fig tree produced a few fruits and in the last 7 years nothing ...last year I transplanted it to ...
A.This article will help you pinpoint the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plants - l have grown some tomato plants from seed, and have noticed that the leaves on some of the plants have ...
A.We did not receive the images of your plants. There can be many reasons for spots or brown leaves on tomato plants. Some more serious then others. Make sure you are watering at the base of your plants and avoid overwatering ...Read MoreQ.Hanging Fuschia Plant - The leaves on my new hanging fuschia plant are starting to turn yellow at the base. Am I overwatering? Or ...
A. Yellowing leaves are generally an indication of watering issues. Water when the top inch or so of soil has dried out. Water throughly, but make sue the excess water drains away from the plant with adequate drainage holes. Here is a ...Read MoreQ.Gerberas - Are Gerberas perennial?
A.Gerbera are hardy in zones 8-10. Gerbera plant can be grown indoors in colder climates. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gerbera-daisy/growing-gerbera-daisies.htmRead MoreQ.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 More