Q.Germanination Of Rose Seed - hi im sofia. errr due to slim to noexistant of gardening knowledge i get too excited when i recieved my ...
A.One last word of caution Sofia. There are some people out there that sell what they say is rose seed and it is not. In some cases it is weed seed. In some cases the seeds never sprout at all ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree - My lemon tree has produced excellent lemons for years. The current lemons are much smaller and splitting ? Thanks Gayle
A.Weather changes and extremes can cause the Lemons to split. This is not anything that you can control. Heavy rains during warm spells can also cause fruit to split. If you also fail to water, then water heavy, the results will ...Read MoreQ.Weeds - I have a very low to the ground grey green plant that is spreading. It grows in circles and ...
A.Can you send an image? Identification is best before trying to treat. You can also take a sample and check with your County Extension Office. They can guide you the weed type and how best to treat in your region. Here is ...Read MoreQ.Urine Spotsylvania On Grass - Do you know of a natural way to keep the dogs from making brown urine Spots on my fescue? fulfordfarms@yahoo.com
A.Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/dog-urine-grass.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-dog-out-of-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/dog-lovers-gardening-dilemma.htmRead More
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Q.Hydrangea - Not getting many heads on our pink ones and my tree hydrangea the head doesn't open all the way,what fertilizer ...
A.Here are some links that will help you pinpoint the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/pruning-old-and-new-wood.htm Read MoreQ.Dogwood Tree - Why do my Dogwoods planted early spring in partial sun( morning) grow there pretty little leaves and then the ...
A. Are you watering long and deep enough? Young trees and new plantings need plenty of water. Is the soil well draining? If your watering well, but the leaves are still turning brown and dropping, the tree could ...Read MoreQ.Viburnum Carlesii - Can I grow a viburnum carlesii in a tree stump planter with a diameter of about 2 feet?
A.Yes, this variety should work in a container. Your size sounds appropriate. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/container-grown-viburnum.htmRead MoreQ.Cutting Back Esperanza’s - I live in central Texas will I have to completely cut back my Esperanza's in the fall? And if so ...
A.Old flowers can be removed as they fade. Weekly dead heading will help promote more flowering. Cut back any dead or damaged branches throughout the summer. Cut back to healthy stem. Prune back entire plant in late winter, before any new growth begins. Remove ...Read MoreQ.Coffee And Worm Castings - when i add coffee to my worms because it is dry i add water to dampen the coffee it goes ...
A. In my research it shows that adding the coffee grounds directly from your use to the worm bin poses no issues. On average a daily amount of 6-9 Tablespoons is added to the bins with no issues. When you are separately composting ...Read MoreQ.Calendula - I am in Zone 8b....Can CALENDULA live and flourish here if not directly in sun. It gets very hot in ...
A.You should have no problem growing Calendula in your garden. Look for a planting location that is morning sun instead of the hot afternoon sunshine. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/calendula/growing-calendula.htm https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fp087 Read MoreQ.Planting Geraniums - Can I plant the geranium in its original container into the bigger pot with the potting soil?
A.You will need to slip the growers pot off of the plant, then place the root ball and soil in a slightly larger new pot. Choose a pot 1 or 2" larger then the growers pot. Use a good quality ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Pear Tree - Should I cut off nonflowering branches in order to produce more/larger fruit?
A.Here is a link that will address your pruning questions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htm Read MoreQ.Creeping Phlox - how long does creeping phlox bloom?
A.Bloom time is approximately 6 weeks from spring into early summer. Read MoreQ.Blueberries - A really big branch of a fully grown blueberry bush broke off while mowing. It has loads of new ...
A.This stem is not likely to be propagated as a cutting. This link will help you. http://articles.extension.org/pages/29211/blueberry-propagationRead MoreQ.Muhly Grass - We live in Winston-Salem, NC. Muhly Grass originally planted spring, 2015. We cut it back to 8-10" high ...
A.Cutting the grass back should not have been an issue. Many people leave the grass for winter and then cut back in spring. Give the plants a bit more time to wake up. Applying a light feeding of a ...Read MoreQ.White Clara Indian Hawthorne - Want to plant two rows of this shrub, but am concerned about deer eating them, are they tasty to deers?
A.Deer do find the Indian Hawthorne a tasty meal year round. Once the Hawthorne is gone, they will move on to less tasty plants. Here is a link with some deer resistant plant suggestions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm Read MoreQ.HOSTA PLANTS - LAST SUMMER OUR HOSTA PLANTS LOOK LIKE A BUG WAS EATING AT THE LEAVES. WHAT CAN WE USE TO ...
A.Was it a bug, or slugs? Hostas are high on the favorite-foods list for slugs. Effective ways to knock down slug populations include diatomaceous earth, beer traps and commercial products like Sluggo. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/hosta-pest-control.htmRead MoreQ.Filling In A Clay Based Pond - we are down to the clay and would like some advise on what to do next
A.If the ground is still holding water, you will need to pump it out. Then you can fill the pond hole in with fill or other top soil. If the pond area is quite large and you have water drainage ...Read More