Q.Asparagus - How can I keep my asparagus from creeping out of its bed? My asparagus bed is 4 ft. wide ...
A.What a wonderful sounding bed of Asparagus. Since it is so well established, it likely is spreading out to gain more room. You may want to lift some of the crowns and either divide and replant or even share with ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Leaves - I have a small hibiscus in a pot on the patio I've noticed the are curling and then turning yellow ...
A.This could be a fungal disease or watering issue. This article may help: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm Read MoreQ.Tomatos - have grown tomatoes in the same place for over a decade, very good soil, always return plants to soil after ...
A. This is blossom end rot. Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm I would encourage you to use crop rotation in your garden. Every 3 years is the recommendation, to avoid soil born diseases. Here are some more articles that you ...Read MoreQ.X-mas Cactus Trimming - Is it possible & feasible to trim leaves off of my cactus to help shape it?
A. Yes, you can prune and shape your plant. Here is a link that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-pruning.htm Read More
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Q.Banana Plants - the stalk that has the bananas on it, has about 5 bunches, then everything after the bunches on the stalk ...
A. After harvesting the Bananas the stem they grew on should be removed. This link will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/getting-banana-plants-to-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Saucer Magnolia - 15 year old, zone 5, N CT, always bloomed copiously in early May until 2 years ago. Last year ...
A.I would suggest a soil test is a good place to start. The last paragraph in the article below has information on the necessary soil nutrients and ph information to ensure blooming. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/magnolia-blooming-problems.htm Here is a link to locate your closest County Extension ...Read MoreQ.Lily Of The Valley - I have lily of the valley "invading" my mint garden. Will the lily of the valley make the mint poisonous??
A.No, Lily of the Valley will not kill your Mint. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/lily-of-the-valley-control.htmRead MoreQ.Weed And Feed - We planted Creeping Jenny on the steep hill behind our house three years ago as recommmended by the landscaper. ...
A.In the early spring you can use a pre emergent, but this is only a small time frame in the spring. If you use a post emergent or weed and feed this would likely kill the Creeping Jenny. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-jenny/creeping-jenny-ground-cover.htmRead MoreQ.Honeysuckle - I have just got back from holiday to find my honeysuckle bush has been devastating eaten by something. It ...
A.Inspect the shrub for any signs of pest. Neem Oil can be used and will treat most sucking pests. It's possible a critter such as rabbits or deer also could be the problem. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm Read MoreQ.Small Fruit On Tomatos - I have small fruit on my tomato plants, they are growing in pots will that make the fruit small?.
A.First make sure what variety of tomatoes that you are growing. Check the labels or seed packets for fruit size. Watering is the most likely issue for fruit not growing. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/watering-tomato-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htmRead MoreQ.Schefflera - some ofleaf tips & edges turning bright yellow,am I missing minerals in the soil? It has recently had spider mites but ...
A.Make sure you have your plant in a medium to bright light. A Schefflera needs only a light fertilizer, once a year. This link will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Lavender - How to prune
A.This article will give you all the basics for pruning your lavender plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm If your plant has gotten old and woody, this article will give you some more specific pruning help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/woody-lavender-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Meyer Lemon Trees - what causes the fruit when tree is young to turn yellow and drop off
A.These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/is-lime-fruit-and-lime-blossoms-falling-off-tree-normal.htmRead MoreQ.Monarch Eggs Not Hatching - We have a butterfly garden. I've had several in the past as well. This is the first time I have ...
A.The eggs may not have been fertile, the female may not have found a male Monarch. Also there is a parasite that some female can be carriers of, Nosema. In Monarch operations they remove the caterpillars that carry this parasite. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-butterflies.htm Read MoreQ.Magnolia Trees - I live in Southern New Jersey. My magnolia tree did not bloom this year. It is now full of leaves.Am ...
A.You can check with your County Extension Office to check with the conditions in your region. This link will help you locate your nearest office. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/magnolia-blooming-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Rambling Roses ( Not Climbing Roses) - Will Rambling roses grow in sub tropical areas of AU
A.Yes they will. You should make contact with David Austin Roses and also with nurseries in your local area to find out which ones perform the best there. Read MoreQ.Watermelon Plants Diseases - The vine tips appear dull and refuse to spread/grow
A. I would first check the variety that you are growing. Read the information on the back of the packet for growing information. This link will help refresh you on the soil and care needed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htmRead MoreQ.Mushrooms - Can you tell me how to tell the difference between mushrooms and toadstools?
A.There is no scientific difference between the two; mushroom or toadstool. The words are used interchangeably to refer to the same fungus. In some written work a mushroom may be referenced as the edible fungus and toadstool used for the poisonous fungus. Read MoreQ.Hollow Stalks Of Rhubarb - I am cutting my first stalks of rhubarb today, and all of the stalks are hollow. What is wrong? ...
A. Yes, the later harvesting resulted in hollow stems. Don't worry you can still use the Rhubarb. Here is a link with more information. https://hort.purdue.edu/ext/rhubarb.html Read MoreQ.Hosta - When is the best time to separate a hosta plant?
A.Spring is best, but speaking from experience nearly any time during the growing season into the fall will work. I would avoid the hottest part of the summer if possible. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/transplanting-hostas.htmRead More