Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Watering Cactus - When to water a cactus? This article reads more in summer and less in winter. I've always done the opposite, ...
A.Cactus generally need more water during active growing season, and less during their dormant months. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/watering-cactus-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Zone - Is Woodbridge VA in Zone 7?
A. The USDA hardiness zone is 7a. Here is a link that helps you identify your growing zone. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/ Read MoreQ.Just Received A Tiger Lily Plant And Was Wondering When I Could Plant It Outside – Right Now Or Wait Until Fall? - Was given a tiger lily plant for Mother's Day and am wondering when I can plant it outside - now ...
A.Yes, I would plant out the lily now. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/tiger-lily-care.htm Read MoreQ.Plants That Will Be Good In Same Areas Plumbago - I have plumage planted and is doing very well what other plants like the same conditions?
A.Here are some links with some recommendations. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/plumbago/growing-plumbago-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/currants/growing-currants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/growing-eugenia-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/sweet-pea-shrubs/growing-sweet-pea-shrubs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yesterday-today-tomorrow/yesterday-today-tomorrow-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm I encourage you to visit your local garden centers and greenhouse and window shop! I also like to drive around the neighborhood and see what is successful in the nearby landscapes. Read MoreQ.Azalea Potted Plant - I had a beautiful azalea plant that now as blooms but it is covered with a sticky black stuff and ...
A.This sounds like sooty mold. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Plants - I have several hibiscus plants from last year. They died back over the winter. At this point they all have ...
A.These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htmRead More