Q.Larch Tree - I am concerned that our 10 year old larch has no greening as of today(May 12,2017).When I scrapped the bark ...
A.Certainly weather conditions, ground temperatures and moisture levels can cause delays in trees greening and leafing out. Our other trees in the area growing yet? Have you check soil moisture? Do the branches bend or snap off? If the branches ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lily - how do i know after winterizing canna bulb if it is viable. Put them in soil about for 2 weeks ...
A. Spring planted Canna bulbs can take 3 to 5 weeks to sprout. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htmRead MoreQ.Non Blooming 2nd Yr Rose - Having checked advice on web,stil not sure what to do with my non blooming rose bush (2)They are well positioned. ...
A.Hello Sally. Here is a link to an article I wrote on this subject that should be of help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/no-blooms-on-roses.htm Read More
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Q.Rose Of Sharon 2nd Year Only 1 Of 4 Thriving - How can I save these from death?
A. I don't know what symptoms your plants are displaying. Did your plants die off from winter? Are your plants suffering from disease or pests? Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm Read MoreQ.Combat With Lemon Tree Disease. - today I foynd some fungus like things in the lemon tree leaves.It is shown in the photo.Please help and suggest ...
A.This took a bit of research, but I found that your tree is infested with Asian Citrus Psyllid. This link has more information. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74155.html After reading this information, it is important that you report this infestation to your local County Extension Office. Here is ...Read MoreQ.Outdoor Jasmine Not Blooming And New Leaves Are Curling Up With Brown Spots - I have had this jasmine for ten years,, this is the first year it hasn't bloomed and the new leaves ...
A.It's possible that the soil has a build up of excess fertilizer. This could be inhibiting the flowering and be causing the leaves to show some browning. The edges of the leaves are generally in indicator of excess ...Read MoreQ.Growing Your Own Carrot Seed - How do you winter over carrots to grow carrot seed?
A. Saving seed from carrots is a bit on the tricky side! Here is some articles that will help you! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/saving-carrot-seeds.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/how-to-grow-carrots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/picking-carrots.htm Read MoreQ.My Question Is About A Dogwood (pink) - I planted a new dogwood last spring and of course when I planted it, the leaves were green. It ...
A. You can bend the branches. If they snap and break, those have died off. If they bend they still have life in them. You can do the scratch test. This link will help you with this test on ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plants - I have one tomato plant that is still very small but is getting flowers on it already, should I snip ...
A.You can remove flowers on the tomatoes until they reach about 12 inches in height. Read MoreQ.Papaya Trees - Why are small papaya fruit falling off tree before developing ?
A. This biggest issue for Papaya Trees is enough sunshine and warm temperatures. Fruit drop is common and despite all your efforts, it still may occur. Fruit may drop due to lack of pollination. Fluctuations in watering. The tree does not tolerate changes ...Read MoreQ.Gerber Daisy - I have had this daisy for many years. 3 years ago I discovered small green bugs on the underside of ...
A.Aphids, Leafminers, Mites, Whiteflies and Thrips are commonly found on Gerbera Daisy. Beneficial insects can help with problem pests. Neem Oil is a good treatment and you can use throughout the growing season to control pests. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/beneficial-insects.htmRead MoreQ.Cypress Trees - After the winter my tree looks brown in places. The tree has Pom proms and I know I have ...
A.Winter can be tough on Leland Cypress Trees, especially newly planted trees. Plant tissue that is damaged by cold injury is also more susceptible to bacteria or fungus. The winter desiccation also results in the slowing of growth and lessens the trees ...Read MoreQ.Plumeria Planting - I was given a large cutting in November which I put in the garage. Last week I found it ...
A. Cuttings are generally taken in the spring. Cuttings are inserted into a pot of potting mix and watered throughly. It's worth a try to give your cutting a fresh cut and pot it up. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm Read MoreQ.Mandevilla Vine Toxic Sap - I grew a mandevilla vines in a big pot 2 summers. The milky sape irritated my hands after I trimmed ...
A.No, the sap would not transfer to the soil. Read MoreQ.Sticky Substance On My Peony Buds What Is It And Will I Lose The Flowers. How Can I Get Rid Of It Please - There is a sticky substance on my paeony buds. Can you tell me what it is please and how do ...
A.The sticky substance you may get on your fingers while disbudding is a sugar substance (like a nectar) that the plant exudes during this stage presumably to help the petals to slip on each other as they are putting on ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Hibiscus - I am in S. TX and my plants are 2 years old. They are -probably- 7 ft. tall and ...
A.You can actually prune back the entire plant in the early spring. These articles will help you. http://www.naturehills.com/garden-blog/pruning-hibiscus/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/outdoor-hibiscus-care.htmRead MoreQ.“Pinks” Dianthus Problem - I am a novice at gardening, so this Spring I was determined to plant some flowers/herbs for the first time. ...
A.Yes, squirrels, mice or rabbits could be an issue. It's doubtful that spider mites would cause flowers to drop. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-dianthus-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Maden Grass - I planted some Madien Grass last year and it grow to about 6 feet. This year it does not seem ...
A. Summer grasses are sometimes slow to grow out in the spring. Pull back the base and see if you have green growth down low in the crown. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/growing-maiden-grass.htmRead More