Q.Lettuce Plants - I have some tall lettuce plants (about 4-5 feet tall). I have no idea what type this is or how ...
A.Lettuce varieties very and so do there growing patterns, but generally would stay much smaller. The back of your seed packets contain plant size information. It may be that your plants have bolted. This can be due to weather ...Read MoreQ.Bottlebrush Tree - I had three mature bottlebrush trees on my purchased property 3 years ago. Two died, one still remaining. Remaining ...
A.It does not need a companion to bloom and they are relatively maintenance free. Compost is the perfect fertilizer along with mulch and a healthy watering schedule. If you prefer to go the chemical route here is a link ...Read MoreQ.Virginia Creeper - When should I plant a Virginia creeper and where can I buy one? I have a 24 ft long ugly ...
A.Virginia Creeper would be a great choice to create a cover on a chain link fence. If you not able to locate a plant at a local garden center or nursery you should be able to order plants from an online ...Read MoreQ.Planting Vegetable Garden - Is it safe to plant a vegetable garden where previous owner kept a pet pig? Previous owner kept a pet ...
A.If the pig lived there 1 year ago the manure would have likely composted out by now. In all likely you will have a wonderful garden location with good soil. You could have the garden soil tested to see if ...Read More
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Q.Roses - The leaves on one of our rose bushes have turned brown from the middle of each leaf and are limp ...
A.Water the rosebush well. Then give it a treatment of either Bayer Tree & Shrub Granules or the ones made specifically for rosebushes. It could also be that a neighbor hood dog has peed on the rosebush as that will ...Read MoreQ.Pussy Willow - Looks like it's dying! All brown hard wood except at the base some new growth. Should I move it or ...
A.Do the bark scratch test on your plant. If you see green, that portion is still alive. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm I would trim away any material that is dead. If it snaps off and breaks, it is dead. If any branches bend, leaves ...Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus - Why did my Christmas Cactus get hairy looking roots at every joint the last time it bloomed?
A.Those are aerial roots. They grow to help the cactus reach moisture and light. Here is an article all about them; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-aerial-roots.htmRead MoreQ.Flamingo Dappled Willow - I bought it from a nursery store and I planted it and within a few days, the leaves turned brown. ...
A.The browning could be a mixture of stress from replanting, lack of water, and fertilizer burn. It is usually best to let the roots acclimate to their new spot before fertilizing. Remove the dead leaves and keep the area very ...Read MoreQ.Azaleas - The blooms have finished on our recently acquired azaleas. Do I deadhead them? Will more flowers come?
A.You can remove the spent flowers. Encore azaleas will bloom again while other varieties will create new buds for next years bloom. Here is a link on pruning azaleas; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/pruning-azaleas.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plant Leaves Slightly Curling - I have transplanted several celebrity and Big Beef tomato plants in my raised garden beds. It's been about 2 weeks ...
A.Plant leaves can curl and cup when temperature changes, this is normal. If the leaves curl and stay, or this spreads, you may be dealing with pests or disease. I would continue to monitor the plants and treat with Neem Oil if ...Read MoreQ.Dwarf Pear Tree - I have had a dwarf pear tree for several years now, but don't think I have ever picked a good ...
A.This can be very frustrating! I have listed several articles that will help you get your trees in shape. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/fixing-pear-tree-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/fertilizing-a-pear-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/watering-a-pear-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Meyer Lemon Or Lime Tree? - I bought what was marked as a Meyer Lemon tree but the fruit is looking increasingly like lime. One is ...
A.A Meyer Lemon Tree is a Hybrid cross between a lemon and an orange. To my knowledge the shape is slightly rounded. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm Read MoreQ.Chokecherry Did Not Bloom - Chokecherry did not bloom this year but looks healthy. Do they bloom every year?
A.Yes, a Chokecherry normally blooms each year in the later part of May. Did you experience a late frost that may have effected the buds? Here are some articles with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chokecherry/chokecherries-in-the-landscape.htm https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/chiwonlee/plsc368/student/papers99/mbjerke/index.htmRead MoreQ.Bell Peppers - What's wrong with my bell peppers? The leaves have been turning yellow and all the peppers it produced started rotting ...
A.This sounds like a case of Blossom End Rot. Here are some links that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-sunscald.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htmRead MoreQ.Forest Pansy Tree - Last spring we planted a forest pansy tree. There were leaves til fall. This year there are no buds or ...
A.If you see no leafing on the tree branches and the stems snap and break, your tree most likely did not survive the winter. New trees in particular have suffered from the harsh winter that nearly the entire United State suffered. The ...Read MoreQ.Groundhog Damage - I had a young (2 ft whip) golden chain tree waiting to be planted on my deck. Groundhog ate all ...
A.Without seeing the severity of the damage, I would wait. Leave the tree in the container and wait to see if you have new growth. Read MoreQ.Name Of Plant/Bush - What type of plant/bush is this? (Note: Uploaded photo, but didn't appear last time)
A.I'm sorry, no image to look at! Try emailing us the image: questions@gardeningknowhow.comRead MoreQ.Cactus Or Succulent - Is this plant a cactus or succulent? This is my plant. In my country, cactus mix is not available. I ...
A.All Cactus are succulents, but not all Succulents are Cactus. You can make your own planting medium, the link below will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-potting-soil.htm Read MoreQ.Orchids - When they are done blooming, should I cut the stalk off?
A.Yes, you can cut the stem off, down to the base of the Orchid. This link has information for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htmRead MoreQ.Scorched Leaves On Tiny Oak Sapling - I have a tiny (few inches tall) oak sapling that sprouted from acorn in March. It got burnt in the ...
A.It will just depend on the severity of the leaf damage. Wait and see if new leaves continue to sprout. Here is an article that may help. http://www.arborilogical.com/how-tos/seeds-for-the-future-how-to-plant-an-acorn/Read More