Q.Lavender Fungus - My lavender seems to be dying even though I'm watering and doesn't look the same as the other lavender plants ...
A.Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. Avoid splashing water onto the leaves of the plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/lavender-in-the-garden-information-and-growing-lavender-tips.htm Read MoreQ.How To Care For China Girl - I bought China girl plant 2 weeks ago and it is on our balcony. It got very warm the past ...
A.Generally a bright but indirect light indoors is appropriate for your China Girl plant. Soil should be kept evenly moist. A shady location outdoors would be more appropriate. Your plant suffered from the change in outdoor lighting and the roots drying ...Read MoreQ.Pruning - My cherry tree is suffering from pruning bleeding sap and limbs that are light on leaves and prematurely dying. Should ...
A.There is no cure for this type of Canker or gummosis but you can control. These links will help you. http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/nursery/Landscape%20problems/Bacterial%20Canker%20of%20Stone%20Fruit%20Trees.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cankers-on-trees.htm http://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco/sites/default/files/horticulture/pruning_systems/documents/pnw592.pdfRead MoreQ.Runner Beans - I have started gardening this year for the first time. Our garden in mainly limited to patio, so I have ...
A.Many thanks for your advice, I have been feeding with an organic tomato feed, improved drainage and they are bouncing back nicely!Read More
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Q.Identify New Plant - I have been given some plants and I am struggling to identify one of them. Can you please help? I ...
A.Your plant is a Dracaena variety. Here is a link to care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm Read MoreQ.Herbs - There are these white spots all over my mint. What is it and should I remove it all?
A.Though it is a good image, it is still difficult to determine if this is a fungus or pest issue. I would suggest using Neem Oil on the plant. Neem Oil is organic and takes care of most sucking pests ...Read MoreQ.Bare Rooted Strawberry Plants - Purchased some strawberry plants from Walmart that were stored in plastic bags. Laid them out in water to bring them ...
A.You can soak the bare roots for about an hour is you want. Any longer can be harmful to the roots. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Impatiens - The leaves on my plants are curling up. Is it too much water or not enough? HELP, PLEASE!
A.Curling or distorting of leaves is most likely a pest issue. You can treat your plants with Neem Oil. It can also be caused by herbicides, was the area near your plants sprayed for weeds? Here are links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/impatiens-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm Read MoreQ.Where To Grow Blueberries - My name is Sanahin Tikranian and I live in Iran. I was looking for some information regarding producing blueberry. I ...
A.Here are links with more information for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm Read MoreQ.Summer Pruning Hardy Fig Seedling - Summer pruning of hardy fig seedling in its first year. Trying again to upload the image. I've selected it below but ...
A.You can also email us questions and images questions@gardeningknowhow.com I found this link for you that illustrates the cuts. http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2016/03/how-to-train-your-fig-for-best.htmlRead MoreQ.Knockout Rose Bushes - I planted knockout rose bushes last year and they looked awesome. This spring they bloomed very full and were beautiful ...
A.Give them a treatment of Bayer Tree and Shrub granules per the label instructions for shrubs/ornamentals. Water it in well. Then in about 4 to 5 days water them with some water that has both a root stimulator and a ...Read MoreQ.Sago Palm - Some of my palms look distressed. We've had this palm for 10 years.
A.This article will help refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htmRead MoreQ.Airport Tulips - My son just came back from Amsterdam and he brought me a bag of Tulip bulbs he bought at the ...
A.I would hold them to plant out this fall. Find a cool, dry location to store until time to plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htmRead MoreQ.Catnip Plant - I've read that catnip plants are supposed to repel aphids. I have a plant that has black aphids all over ...
A.Neem Oil is a good organic treatment. Neem Oil is safe for people, pets and bees! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Insects - My tomato, pepper (bell and jalapeño), and stevia plants are being eaten by bugs. I do not like putting chemicals ...
A.Neem Oil will take care of most sucking insects and also works as a fungicide. Neem Oil is organic, safe for people, pets and bees. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Oleander Yellow Leaves - With the mild winter in TX, my oleanders finally bloomed but now (late June) the leaves in the bottom part ...
A.Yellowing leaves on your Oleander may indicate overwatering. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-growing-tips.htm Read MoreQ.Spraying A Chocolate Vine - I want to know if you can safely spray a chocolate vine without causing damage. I am spraying a mixture ...
A.If you are closely following the directions on the packaging of each, and if your Chocolate Vine is getting plenty of water, in partial shade and in well-draining soil, it should be fine. Be careful to not overuse it. ...Read MoreQ.Mint Plants - My peppermint and spearmint grow well but have little flavor. What variety has strongest flavor? Ideal sun and shade, very ...
A.Some of my favorite Mint varieties are Sweet Mint, Mojito, Iced Hazelnut and Curly Mint. These have good mint flavor. Read MoreQ.White Bird Of Paradise - I have a huge problem and don't know what to do. I have a white Bird of Paradise in the ...
A.Your plant needs a full sun location for at least 5 hours each day for it to grow and bloom. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st604Read MoreQ.Rose Of Sharon Bush Died - I have had it for at least 10 years and it was always beautiful and thick. Last year there wasn't ...
A.Rose Of Sharon does not have a terribly long life span. The long cold winter that nearly the entire United States suffered may also have contributed to the loss of your plant. I try to remember that a loss in ...Read More
