Q.Blueberries - Why are the leaves turning yellow with dark green veins in them? How do I correct it?
A.If the ph is to high in the soil your plant can suffer chlorosis, an iron deficiency. These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm https://extension.umd.edu/growit/iron-chlorosis-blueberriesRead MoreQ.Grass Growing Under Creeping Juniper - How can I kill grass growing under creeping juniper without damaging the shrub? The grass is growing up through ...
A. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide around the Juniper can prevent weeds from germinating. You will need to apply this before the weeds emerge. This can be a small time frame. In cold climates it is early spring and warm climates it would ...Read MoreQ.Crinum Lilies - Good afternoon, Can you please tell me how crinum lilies do in windy conditions? I am busy establishing a shady garden ...
A. A Crinum Lily can reach 3 to 5 feet in height when mature. This height plant could be very vulnerable to high wind conditions. Blood Lily may be a better choice at a mature height of around 2 feet. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crinum-lily/crinum-lilies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/blood-lily/how-to-grow-african-blood-lily.htm Read MoreQ.How To Save My Prayer Plant - I bought this beautiful prayer plant a few weeks ago, and now it's dying. I made sure to keep the ...
A.The roots can dry out and die quickly if left out of the soil. Your plant does not look good, and it may be a case of tossing it out and starting over. You can propagate a leaf if you have any ...Read More
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Q.Stars Of Bethlehem - What is the easiest way to get rid of them. They have taken over our entire lawn. Thank you, Robert
A.Manually removing the bulb would be the safest method of removal and the only way to ensure you have all of the plant. The bulbs are generally about 3 to 4 inches below the surface of the soil. Use of herbicide 2, ...Read MoreQ.Hostas - We had bad hailstorm and our hosta leaves were damaged. What can we do to replenish them? Cut them back? ...
A. Yes, you can prune away the damaged leaves. This will clean up the plants. Depending on how filled out the plants were, they may or may not send out more leaves. They may just look a bit ...Read MoreQ.Ficus Tree Outside - My ficus leaves are suddenly turning yellow! What can I do? It is outside, shaded and hasn't been moved for ...
A. The yellowing leaves could be due to watering issues, light change, insects, or fungus disease. Is your Ficus in a container? If your watering has not changed, perhaps the plant needs repotting. It may need a slightly larger container--no ...Read MoreQ.Weeping Chinese Cherry Tree - Transplanted last fall, and it had very few blooms this spring. It just now showing some suckers starting to grow. ...
A.Test the branches of the tree. Do they bend or snap off? Dead branches will break. Scratch the bark. Healthy live tissue will look green. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm Remove the suckers, these are growing from the root stock. If you see no signs of life, ...Read MoreQ.Box Woods - Mine are about 25 years old. They are very woody & not much greenery. Will cutting them way down will ...
A.No, severe pruning would likely kill off the plants. It may be time to replace the shrubs. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Pear Tree - I have a conference pear from bare-root I have grown in a 30 Lit pot for 1 year , I ...
A.Your tree is young for fruit production, most trees began fruiting around 5 years maturity. Enjoy the 5 that you have this year. Also a Pear Tree does need a 2nd pollinator in most cases. These links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pollination.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/getting-a-pear-tree-to-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/no-pears-on-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Roses - I have a lovely pink rose which flowered so well last year, sadly I left the pruning to a so ...
A.I am not sure what type of roses you have, however, in my area the harsh winters make it necessary to prune the rosebushes canes down to about 2 inches above the ground on many of the rosebushes. The red ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plants - I have two tomato plants planted in one 5 gallon 'fabric' pot in our screened lanai. Both tomato plants ...
A.There can be a few reasons for blossom drop, these articles will help you pinpoint the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm Read MoreQ.Tamarack - Hi, about 15 years ago we brought home some Tamarack trees from up north. They did well untill last year ...
A.Yes you can start from seeds. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/larch/tamarack-tree-information.htmRead MoreQ.Trees And Shrubs In Wetlands Zone 5 - what type of trees, shrubs, grasses thrive in wetlands in zone 5? Would like to do a sustainability garden.
A.These links will help you. https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fact-sheets/trees-shrubs/trees-shrubs-and-groundcovers-tolerant-of-wet-sites http://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/pubs/wm/wm0223_a.pdf I would also contact your County Extension Office for a list that is suited to your region. This link will help you locate your office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Saving Seeds - If I want to save seed from my pumpkin, how far away should I plant them from the watermelon or ...
A.1/2 mile apart from if you are saving seeds to sell as pure seed. Pumpkin will cross pollinate with Acorn Squash, Delicata Squash, Zucchini and other summer squash. 1/4 mile apart if you don't mind an occasional seed that is ...Read MoreQ.Indoor Orchids - orchid ,indoor, has a stem that has no growth on it. can I trim it or not?
A.Yes, you can prune the old stem. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htmRead MoreQ.Persimmon Tree - I hope you can tell me what’s wrong with my persimmon tree. I live in northern North Carolina and have ...
A.There can be several issues with a Persimmon. This link will help you pinpoint the issue. http://fruitandnuteducation.ucdavis.edu/fruitnutproduction/Persimmon/Persimmon_Pests_Deficiencies/Persimmon_Diseases_Disorders/Read More