Q.Crape Myrtle, Deep Red - My Crepe Myrtle trees are getting yellow leaves on the bottom branches. Is this a watering problem (over or under) ...
A.It could be a watering issue. Crepe Myrtles prefer to stay moist. Mulching around the tree can definitely aid in that. Also be sure to fertilize. Read MoreQ.Our Flowers Died - What can I put on my plants that something is eating?
A.Here is a link that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/Read MoreQ.Potato Plants Dying One After Another - The plant started to be very wilted then after a couple days, total drying out.
A.To much rain and poorly draining soil can cause root rot and or the plants can become affected with fungus and disease. Waiting and watching is the advice I can pass on! If they are just wilting and the days ...Read MoreQ.Spraying For Webworms - What are precautions for spraying Sevin or Malathion to control webworms on pecan trees that are currently bearing young nuts? ...
A.Since Webworms are generally a fall issue while the tree is not bearing nuts, it may be best left to a profession application of treatment. Here are a few links for you. http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortiscope/pests/wbworms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-fall-webworms.htm Read More
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Q.Is Datura Safe To Plant In A Vegetable Garden - Does it have companion plants and does it have non-compatibles?
A.Datura is safe to plant near a vegetable garden and is believed to deter insects and the dreaded Japanese Beetle! Companion plants may be Aster and 4 O'Clocks that also may work in the same manner. Here is a link about Datura. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm Read MoreQ.I Need A Little Clarification - Your article about composting with kids in a soda bottle says. "a tablespoon of fertilizer, chicken manure or urine." Does ...
A.You just need to use one of them. Fertilizer is probably your best bet and a high nitrogen fertilizer works best. Have fun with the project! Read MoreQ.African Violets - I have so many leaves on my African violet plant. The plant blossoms well but I am not sure if ...
A.A nice healthy plant with a lush circle of velvety leafs is wonderful! You could always make more little plants by removing a leaf or more from your plants. Here are a few links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/tips-for-easy-african-violet-propagation.htm Read MoreQ.Buckeye Trees - Safe time to trim? Also, trunk has some bark with separation.
A. This is one tree that is pruned in the summer months. These links will help you. https://www.doityourself.com/stry/pruning-a-buckeye-tree#b https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/buckeye/buckeye-tree-planting.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Disease/pest - I have a few shrub roses that have been blooming and wilting immediately. I believe I've been over-watering and that ...
A.I would give all of your rosebushes a treatment of Bayer Tree & Shrub Granules. This product has both a fertilizer and an insecticide/disease control element to it. The fertilizer helps give the rosebushes strength to help fight stresses and ...Read MoreQ.Rose Disease/pest - I've got a Chicago Peace rose that was full of healthy blooms until 2-3 weeks ago. I can see the ...
A.The Bayer tree and shrub granules I mentioned in my other answer to your other question should help with this as well. I would also spray the rosebushes with a product called Green Cure at the Cure Rate every 7 ...Read MoreQ.Eggplants - Once the season is over for eggplants, do I pull them out of the garden and replace or do I ...
A.If you are in a Tropical zone you can cut them back to one main stem. Doing so will help produce a better fruit for next season. However, if you have colder winters then you will need to replace. Read MoreQ.Why Do The Leaves Create Liquid And Drip? - We just bought a potted Calla Lily. We noticed that when carrying the plant we could feel moisture. In the ...
A.Your Peace Lily is likely over watered. The plant sweats out the extra water through it's leaves, called transpiration. Always check the soil before watering. It should be slightly dry. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Watermelon Radishes - Mine are now 30" tall and flowering. No sign of them pushing out of the ground. Do I cut flower ...
A.No need to remove the flowers. Here is some more info on watermelon radishes; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/growing-watermelon-radishes.htmRead MoreQ.Philodendron Problems - I have a Philodendron plant growing in my office. It was doing quite nicely for the longest time and then ...
A. I'm not able to see how far away from the pot this plant vine is growing. It may be that it is lacking a bit of nutrients. The leaves I see look quite healthy and maybe just a little pruning ...Read MoreQ.Strawberries - How to take care of June bearing strawberry plants at the end of season?
A.After your June bearer has stopped fruiting is when its the best time to fertilize. Composting is ideal but commercial fertilizer is fine also. You can trim back the leaves but leave the crown intact. Maintain your watering schedule and ...Read MoreQ.Vines On Rose - Can they kill blooms?
A.If it is a vine weed like Bind Weed, yes it can. The weed steels nutrients from the rosebushes both at the root zone and chokes of some of the sunlight the rosebushes need. Thus it is best not to ...Read MoreQ.Begonia - I have a begonia with purplish colored leaves and I want to know what it could be. When it blooms, ...
A.What a wonderful heirloom and I wish you luck in propagating the plant. Here are a couple of links that may help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/growing-begonias-from-corms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/begonia-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.Pineapple Strawberry Sprout - My pineapple strawberry sprout is super tiny. Is that normal?
A.Here is a link that will tell you all about them; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-white-strawberries.htmRead MoreQ.Straw Mulch - What to do about straw mulch providing home for sow bugs, earwigs and slugs? Also, have problem with strawberries rotting ...
A.Straw mulch has it's benefits but also can be a growing nursery for slugs and bugs. You need to be vigilant watching for the buggers! Treat accordingly. Move the straw away from the plants, try to not have it touching the ...Read More
