Q.Calla Lilies - Should I cut back the Calla Lilies now that they have finished blooming? I have divided them periodically but never ...
A.Let the leaves naturally die back to feed the bulbs. Here are a couple of great links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm Read MoreQ.Straw Gardening - Will sweet corn grow in straw bales?
A.Sweet Corn is not recommended for planting in straw bales. It simply grows too tall and my research shows that very few ears are produced with this growing method. Sweet Corn is one for the regular garden. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/grow-sweet-corn.htmRead MoreQ.Care Of Laburnum Tree - Are there any tricks to dealing with the unsightly seed pods left dropping from my laburnum tree once the flowers ...
A.Unfortunately the seed pods are part of the natural tree process. Removing the seed pods that drop by raking and disposing of is recommended. All part of the tree are poisonous, so keeping the tree litter cleaned up is crucial for the ...Read More
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Q.Knockout Rose - Planted knockout rose a month ago. It was blooming and beautiful. Now there are holes in the leaves. What can ...
A.It is likely a little beetle that is doing the damage. I would give the roses a treatment of Bayer Tree & Shrub Granules. The systemic in the product will take care of the issues. Read MoreQ.Something Is Decimating All My Peppers - I am trying to grow jalapeno peppers and bell peppers in straw bales. They are being eaten by something but ...
A.There are a LOT of pests that feast on pepper plants, unfortunately. This article will give you some information on identifying and getting rid of whatever is feasting on your pepper plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm Read MoreQ.Drying Basil - Do I put the basil inside a bag with holes and tie together with stems and bag?
A.Yes, that is a great way to dry Basil. Here is a link with a great tutorial. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/drying-basil.htm Just a note, if your growing and drying lots of herbs investing in a dehydrator may be worth it. The herbs dry ...Read MoreQ.Eremurus Problem - My Eremurus has dark spots all over the leaves.
A.This appears to be a fungus issue. Could be caused by wet damp weather conditions or overwatering. Root Rot could be a concern. Read MoreQ.Fertilizer - Fertilizer for a yesterday, today and tomorrow?
A.You can fertilize your plant once a year in the spring. Use an all purpose, slow release fertilizer. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yesterday-today-tomorrow/yesterday-today-tomorrow-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Salt In Soil - The children's plots at my local pre-school seem to have been overdosed with salt that had been put down to ...
A.Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/reversing-soil-salinity.htmRead MoreQ.Mandevilla - Our Mandevilla plant is growing very well. What should we do?
A.Enjoy it! In case it's a typo and you are actually having trouble with your Mandevilla, here is a link that will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Geraniums - When a geranium flower dies, how do you remove it? At the base of the stem near the soil or ...
A.Deadhead or remove the spent flowers down to the base of the plant. Most times you can pinch and snap it off with your fingers, but a small garden snip can also be used. Keeping the plant deadheaded will help ...Read MoreQ.Watering - I have a matila poppy I transplanted this last fall and it seemed to do well but now the leaves ...
A.Poppies do not do well being transplanted, so it's best to avoid it if possible. You need to make sure you dig up all the roots and plant is the same sun location. Don't divide or even shake off the soil from ...Read MoreQ.Garlic Bulbils - How many times do you lift in 3 year to full size? I planted bulbils this spring. Do I lift ...
A.Garlic is generally planted in the Fall, weather you are in a warm or cold climate. Here are several links and articles that will help you. http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/vegetables/growing-garlic-in-minnesota-home-gardens/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/how-to-grow-garlic-in-warmer-climates.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-garlic.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-garlic-scapes.htmRead MoreQ.Flower Garden Pests - My tiger lilies are being severely eaten by an insect I cannot identify in my online searches. It is a ...
A.This is likely a Red Lily Beetle. These links will help you. https://extension.unh.edu/resources/representation/Resource000480_Rep502.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_lily_beetleRead MoreQ.Clematis - How do I prune and when? My clematis plants are Josephine diamantina and crystal fountain.
A.Make sure you wait till the second year, and always only after it blooms. This article will give you some additional tips on pruning your clematis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htm Read MoreQ.Black Mulberry Tree - I had recently planted a black mulberry tree. Recently, its leaves started developing black spots then wilting and dying. Why? ...
A.I'm a bit unsure of what I'm really seeing in this image. The leaves on your tree seem green and healthy. It does appear you have many branches that are void of leaves. The ground and soil below looks very dark ...Read MoreQ.Growing Foxtail Palms - How do Foxtail Palms get started/grow in the wild without human beings putting them in a pot and otherwise tending ...
A. Well, what an interesting question! My research show that the Foxtail Palm was shows that the world was quite unaware of this species of palm until 1978 when a Aboriginal man brought it to Botanists and the world's attention. It was ...Read MoreQ.Cherry Tree - My cherry tree (don't know the variety) started well this year. Suddenly, the leaves wilted and all the greenery ...
A.Though the images is blurry, I don't see any leaves on your tree. Do the branches bend or snap off? You can also do the scratch test on the bark. If you scratch the bark and see green underneath it still ...Read More