Q.Ficus Growth - I have a ficus that is about is under three foot high and about one metre across. It's in ...
A.Can you specify the type of Ficus that you are growing? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FicusRead MoreQ.Growing Tomatoes - Will wood mulch harm tomatoe plants?
A.This article will help you with mulching of tomatoes. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/mulch-for-tomatoes.htmRead MoreQ.Japanes Lilac Tree - I have a mature Japanese Lilac Tree that for the first time (after a dry winter in Colorado) has edges ...
A.It is difficult to tell from just your description. It could be from dry conditions or more serious diseases such as blight or verticillium wilt. These links have more information. You can also talk with your County Extension Office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ http://www.ct.gov/caes/lib/caes/documents/publications/fact_sheets/plant_pathology_and_ecology/verticillium_wilt_of_trees_and_shrubs.pdf http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/japanesetreelilac/leavesdiscolored.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/japanese-lilac-information.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Disease - I bought a lovely gardenia tree. Not only were there many yellow leaves, but some of the leaves had a ...
A.I can't make an identification from your description, but can recommend treating your Gardenia with Neem Oil. Neem Oil will treat most sucking insects and will also treat most fungus issues. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets ...Read More
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Q.Pruning A Grape Vine. - Can it be done at this time of the year?
A.Pruning is done during dormancy, which is usually winter. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapes/prune-grape-vine.htmRead MoreQ.Wisteria - We have an established Wisteria, approx 6 years old.... 4 main trunks of 1-2 inches diameter......all flowering lovely this spring ...
A. These links will help you with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-borer-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/pruning-wisteria.htmRead MoreQ.Black Spot On Rose Bushes. Using Mancozeb And Immunox Mix - When I mix the two in my sprayer should I use 1 tablespoon of each in two gallons of water. ...
A. Yes, you add each product to the tank water as though it were the only thing being added. Per the label on the product. Keep two things in mind with this treatment. The mancozeb will leave a yellowish powdery residue ...Read MoreQ.Peach Tree - The Limbs On My Peach Tree Have Little Dark Balls On Them. I've Sprayed Fungus Killer, Insecticides and Nothing Removes ...
A.Though I don't have an image of your tree 'pests', I believe your tree is infested with Lecanium Scale. This link has more information on this pest and how to manage them. http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/scales/soft-scales-deciduous/index.html Read MoreQ.Kiwi - I have a female arctic kiwi and a male kiwi that is a normal type of kiwi. Will this combination ...
A.You need a 1 to 6 ratio of males to females and lots of patience. It can take 5 to 9 years for fruit. https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/hardy-kiwi https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Portulaca Plants - My portulaca makes buds, but they don't open into flowers. How can I correct this issue? I got it as ...
A.Portulaca need full sun and well draining soil. Water only when soil is dry in a container. Indoors your flowers may not be getting enough sunlight. Also some varieties only open in the morning and close by night, you could be missing the ...Read MoreQ.When Can I Purchase Pansies To Plant In New Hampshire? - I would like to purchase and plant pansies in New Hampshire. Where can I find them?
A.Check you local garden centers and greenhouse. Big box stores and home improvement stores have garden centers that should stock Pansies for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/pansy/pansies-care.htmRead MoreQ.Watering Of Tomato Plants In Pots - How do I know if I am either over or under watering a tomato plant in a planter?
A.You will need to check the soil. The soil should be a good commercial container mix. Soil should be moist, never dry or never soggy. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htmRead MoreQ.Graptopetalum - Hello, I've recently adopted some succulents and the graptopetalum isn't doing well. It's getting yellow on the tips of the ...
A. It is most likely do to overwatering or poor drainage. Here are some articles that will refresh you on the care requirements and how to correct the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/ghost-plant/growing-succulent-ghost-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htm Read MoreQ.Spring Lawn Care - Hello, I am writing a blog post about spring lawn care. I want to make sure that the information I am presenting ...
A.I will forward this to our editors.Read MoreQ.Orange Tree Scale - When you say " Spray every five to seven days as needed, covering both sides of the foliage. Wash the ...
A.We recommend Neem Oil for a treatment for the Scale pests on citrus. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/controlling-citrus-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Potted Pink Calla Lilly - I received the above as a gift and noticed that some of the flowers had dark centers and some had ...
A. Each Calla Lily has both the male and female parts of the flower. The color difference in your flowers are just that, color variations. Here is a link that explains this flowers biology. https://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2013/pratt_cass/reproduction.htm Read MoreQ.Bleeding Hearts Damaged From Snow - our bleeding hearts were looking great. we got a really heavy snow that broke and damages some branches. if we ...
A. I'm so sorry your lovely plants were damaged. Yes, go ahead and trim any broken or damaged stems back to the base of the plant. Your plant may look a bit tough this season, but should recover over time. ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Silk Floss Tree - My silk floss tree is at least 40 feet high with a spread of at least that much. How should ...
A. I would suggest you consult a qualified Arborist to tackle pruning a rare tree. My research show pruning is only needed if you need to increase air circulation and you can remove up to 25 percent of the canopy. Pruning ...Read More