Q.Transplanting Astilbes - Is planting an Astilbe under a Flowering Crab Tree ok?
A.Sure! Ground covers and spring bulbs work well too. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Newly Planted Annabelle Hydrangea - I am having a doozy of a time with my efforts with Annabelle hydrangeas. My other one ended up dying ...
A.Make sure the Hydrangea is planted in good loamy, well draining soil. A partial shade location is preferred. The planting hole should be dug twice as wide as the root ball and planted at the same depth as it was in the ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Yucca Leaves Dying? - It's in front of a large window with morning sun and evening shade. It's usually about 70° in my apartment ...
A.The yellowing leaves and then eventual drying leaves may be watering issues in combination with lighting. Make sure the soil is of good quality and well draining. Allow the first inch or so to dry out before watering ...Read MoreQ.Iris Stalks - I have several Iris but the stalks get so tall that they are always laying on the ground. Other then ...
A.This is a signal that your plants need to be divided. Here is an article that will help you with that. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htmRead More
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Q.Transplanting Elephant Ear Plants - I recently transplanted some elephant ears. Everything looked normal until about 4 hours after planting, then all of the plants ...
A.Moving the Elephant Ear plants is best done in cooler weather or in the morning hours before the day heats up. Cut the foliage down to about 4 inches in height. Work in a circle about 10 to 12 inches from the ...Read MoreQ.Green Beans - My bush bean plants are doing fine. They're blooming but not getting any beans, none. Can't figure out why. I ...
A.There can be several reasons for this and this link will help you pinpoint the cause and how to correct. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htmRead MoreQ.Calamondin Tree - Why is my calamondin tree not bearing fruit or flowers? I grew it from seed and it's more than 10 ...
A.Calamondin grown from seed should produce fruit after it's 2 years old. The fruit may not be true to seed. I would look at amount of sunlight, watering and nutrients and make adjustments. The links below will help refresh you on ...Read MoreQ.Gardening - Could you guide me to buy correct sapling and seeds of red maple and help me in germination? I have ...
A.I would use a search engine to find 'bulk seed or bare root plants' in your area. Ebay can also be a source that can ship to you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Lilac Bushes - My lilac bushes sprouted in the spring but the new growth is stunted, shriveled, yellow and never grew to normal ...
A.Your Lilac could be suffering from Bacterial Blight. Here is an article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/common-lilac-problems.htm Read MoreQ.Fig Tree - Why have all the leaves fallen off our fig tree in the summer? There was a windy day last week ...
A.Yes, the weather certainly had something to do with the leaf drop. Your tree will most likely make a full recovery. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-leaf-drop.htmRead MoreQ.Plum Tree - The plums on my plum tree were developing nicely, but now they seem to have stopped growing. Can you help, ...
A.Here is a link that discusses ripening and harvest of Plums. As long as you see no signs of disease or pests and the tree is not under stress from water issues, your fruit should continue to develop and ripen. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/picking-plum-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Oak Tree Damage - My young oak tree has some bark damage caused by rabbits. About 2/3 of the circumference by 10 cm high. ...
A. Allow the air to circulate around the wound but make sure to watch for insects or disease. The wound should heal and it will not increase in size as the tree grows. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wound-dressing-on-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm Read MoreQ.Name Of Flowers In Bouquet - My flowers, which I was told were The Star of Bethlehem, look nothing like was is shown. My bouquet has ...
A.From this description I would say it sound like Anenome. Could you send us a picture? This would help us identify it more correctly. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/anemone/anemone-windflower.htm Read MoreQ.Growing Chilis - My chilis are ready to pick, but are a bit dry and hollow feeling. Ideas?
A.Your Chilies may be a bit past harvest time. Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/harvesting-peppers.htmRead MoreQ.Red Mexican Bird Of Paradise - How to propagate a new plant?
A.Propagation is through either soft wood cuttings or seed. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise.htmRead MoreQ.Hollyhock Not Blooming - Planted black hollyhock in spring. Nice healthy plant, yet never went vertical. What can I do? Right next to 2 ...
A.Hollyhocks are actually a biennial. They may not bloom every year. Plants grown from bare roots are more reliable in blooming. Over fertilizing with too high of nitrogen can also inhibit flowering. You can try an application of phosphorous, with Bone Meal ...Read More