Q.Black Round Spots Of Birds Of Paradise - I have a lot of small black round spots resembling seeds. I am not sure if this is a ...
A. Seeds of a Bird Of Paradise are black with a small orange fluff attached. See if you can get a closer look at the specks and determine if it is pests; I would lean toward that issue. Treat the plant with Neem ...Read MoreQ.Roundup - How long does it take for Roundup to leach into the water table - 200 feet down? Does it harm ...
A.I'm afraid these questions are out of my expertise. Much research has been done and continues to be in the forefront of environmental concerns. We are not supported by any chemical manufacturer. I have listed a few links for you, but ...Read MoreQ.The Chenille Plant - What do the tails look like when it is time to deadhead them. Just got mine a couple weeks ago, ...
A.You can dead head the flowers when they have turned brown or are looking quite withered. Use a small snip to trim them from the plant and any leaves that are aging also can be trimmed from the plant. Here is an ...Read MoreQ.Ostrich Ferns - Older ostrich fern crowns seem to push up out of the ground & I assume freeze over the winter. How ...
A.If crowns lift themselves out of the soil, they should be replanted. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/how-to-divide-fern-plants.htmRead More
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Q.Dog Repellent - Will chili pepper hurt my plants ?
A.You should not put it directly onto a plant or around the roots, just in the area to deter animals from the area. Read MoreQ.Natural Dog Repellant - I want to try chili pepper as a repellant. The article doesn't say if it will harm plants. I just ...
A.Do not put the chili pepper on the plants, just around the area of the plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/natural-homemade-dog-repellent.htmRead MoreQ.Linden Tree - why do my linden tree lose its leaves in spring and summer?
A.Something is probably interupting the flow of the tree's vascular system. It could be borers or another pest. Japanese beetles also really like to eat linden leaves. You should call a certified arborist to diagnose this problem.Read MoreQ.Type Of Fertilizer To Use For Mokey Grass - What type of fertilizer should be used on monkey grass and when should it be applied? Should you fertilize ...
A.I would wait for active growth and then apply a light 10-10-10 general fertilizer. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/transplant-monkey-grass.htm Read MoreQ.Planting New Dahlias - I've been waiting for the last frost date before planting my new dahlias. While in storage, the eyes have grown ...
A.It sounds like you should divide your Dahlia tubers. These links will help https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/growing-dahlias/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/rooting-dahlia-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dividing-dahlia-tubers.htm Read MoreQ.Moss. Growing Where Grass Should Be - If moss is growing in an area that use to be grass what is wrong with the soil? This ...
A. Here is a great article that will help you pinpoint and correct the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm Read MoreQ.Bleeding Heart - My bleeding heart is so large, I would like to know how to trim or divide it. From what I ...
A.Yes, you can transplant a Bleeding Heart. Wait until it has finished blooming or move it in the fall. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htmRead MoreQ.Trumpet Vine - I have two older trumpet vines. One is getting greenery and the other isn't showing any buds or signs ...
A.I agree that there seems to be no signs of life or growth in the 2nd vine. Are the stems pliable when you bend them? Do they snap and break? Dead stems will break right off. If the stems still ...Read MoreQ.Growing In Snapdraggons In Texas - I live in Austin Texas. Found Snapdragons on clearance. Can I plant them in partial shade to Make it through ...
A.How doesn't love clearance plants?! You can certainly give it a try, though extreme heat will take a tole on Snapdragons. Keep them in a shady area and the soil moisture level always moist. Read MoreQ.What Makes The Leaves Turn Yellow On Ivy Plants - I received a plant while here in the hospital. The very next or 2 some of the leaves started to ...
A.I wish you and your plant a speedy recovery. This article explains why ivy leaves may yellow: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/ivy-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Tulips - I thought I had planted tulips last fall. They grew nicely this spring. This past week, we have noticed 2, ...
A.There are many varieties of multi head Tulips. This is likely what you planted and you did nothing wrong! Each bulb flower can carry from 3 to 6 flowers per stem! Enjoy the many flowers that you will have ...Read MoreQ.Sycamore Tree Has Not Leafed Yet And The One Next To It Is Fully Leafed Out - Can there be something wrong with one of my sycamore trees, one is fully leafedcout the other has a few ...
A.Determining if there is an issue with a tree-due to slow leaf out can be a difficult task. Cut into a bud-is it brown and dead inside or alive? Test the branches; do they snap off and break or bend? Did all the ...Read MoreQ.Yankee Lilac Bush - will one survive in north florida
A.Yankee Doodle Lilac Bush will grow in zones 3-7. Read MoreQ.Planting A Yankee Lilac Bush - can on be planted in north florida
A.will a yankee lilac bush survive in middleburg florida?Read MoreQ.Lilac Not Blooming Right - Only part of my lilacs bloom the rest of the Bush is barely starting to bud out.wHite and purple please ...
A.Your Lilac has 2 different flower colors and this would indicate they are grafted onto a root stock. Both varieties that are grown may have differing 'chill hours' needed for blooming. This certainly would play a part in the timing ...Read More