Q.Peach Tree Fruit - Why are the peaches deformed and showing necrosis from the inside out? I am seeing small, black flying insects around ...
A.Your plant has began to reach the end of it's lifecycle. If your plant produced a 'pup', it can be removed and potted. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Covering Broccoli And Cauliflower - Do I need to keep some kind of covering over my broccoli and cauliflower plants in the garden? I have ...
A.It sounds like they have made a good transition to the garden. Hardening the plants off is a important step, but covering them now would not be necessary. I have listed links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cauliflower/growing-cauliflower.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/how-to-grow-broccoli.htm Read MoreQ.Forsythia Pruning - I have forsythia and other bushes that the branches seem to grow horizontally. The forsythia is lanky, not very full ...
A.Basel growth is a term I see most often used in pruning Roses. Here are some excellent articles about pruning your Forsythia the correct way. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-rejuvenation.htmRead MoreQ.Smoke Tree - Our smoke tree has several branches that are dead and one branch that is still alive. I also noticed on ...
A.The bark of a Smokebush is susceptible to breaking and damage. Dead branches can be pruned away now, but regular pruning should take place in early spring or late winter. Here are some articles to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/growing-smoke-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htmRead More
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Q.Bamboo Kind Of Plant Maintenance - I got a couple of plants from a friend, which after growing a bit have started getting dried at the ...
A.It looks like the plants are leggy and it is most likely do to improper light conditions. Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dumb-cane/growing-dumbcane-dieffenbachia.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/dracaena/dracaena-houseplant-care.htm We did not receive a 2nd image. Read MoreQ.Planting Dutchman’s Breeches - How deep should I plant the Dutchman's breeches seeds?
A.This is a difficult plant to start from seed. Seeds must be fresh and need a warm moist period, following by a cool moist period. Mix seeds with sterile medium and place in a sealed plastic bag in 80 degree location for ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Amend Garden Soil To Use In Planter Boxes? - I live on an island and had garden soil delivered but now it says to mix 50/ 50 with my soil ...
A.You can sure use the soil mix you purchased. Adding some sand to the mix would be acceptable. Make sure it's clean. Do you have any compost available to you? This would also be a great addition to ...Read MoreQ.Kangaroo Paws - Where do cut the old flowers to encourage new ones?
A.Cut the stems that have faded down to ground level. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kangaroo-paws/kangaroo-paws-houseplant.htmRead MoreQ.Lime Green Under The Sea Coleus Cuttings - Notice that when saved some trimmings from the Lime Green Sea Coleus in a glass of water, hoping they might ...
A. This is called guttation and once your cuttings are planted into soil, they should not have this issue. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-propagation.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/guttation-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Bird Of Paradise - What is wrong with a bird of paradise plant when the stalks turn brown? It has had 2 blooms on ...
A.Damage from improper fertilizing can harm the plant and cause browning on the plant. If this is a new planting, it's important to reduce stress to the plant with proper watering and a well draining soil site. Full sun can scorch the ...Read MoreQ.Tree Loosing All It’s Leaves - Tree has lost most of its leaves. There is still fruit on tree however.
A.I'm not sure what tree you are having trouble with but I'm guessing a citrus tree. Please let us know if it is a different type of tree. The most common cause of a citrus tree losing leaves is temperature fluctuation. Here is ...Read MoreQ.What Are The Soil Ph Requirements For Russian Sage? - Planted last year, my Russian sage is not thriving. I planted it with organic compost in well drained soil. The ...
A.Ph 5.1 to 6.5 weakly acidic soil is ideal. To much watering could be cause of yellowing leaves, as well as to dry, though Russian Sage usually can withstand a short drought period. Here is a link about the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/russian-sage-flowers/russian-sage-care.htm Read MoreQ.Shrubs - looks like a fungus on the leaves and some of the shrub is dying What can I do?? ...
A.Can you give us some more information? Type of shrub? Are the leaves yellowing? Read MoreQ.Fruit Trees And Berry Vines - I am wanting to put non GMO fruits and vegetables in my backyard! Which varieties of apples and peach are ...
A.I would encourage you to visit your local garden centers and greenhouse to enquire about organically grown trees. This may not be an easy task, as fruit trees are highly susceptible to pests and disease. It may not be easy ...Read MoreQ.Gerbera Daisy - will gerbera daisy plant rot at root if planted in soil which stays moist, I always plant in pots but ...
A.Garbera daises are susceptible to crown rot if planted where there is constant moisture. I've attached a link that has info on where to plant them as well as their possible pests. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gerbera-daisy/growing-gerbera-daisies.htm Read MoreQ.Grass - I put Scott turf builder in my backyard and Scott weed and feed in my front yard. Most of my ...
A.Excess fertilizer will build up nitrogen and salts in the lawn and will burn the grass. This is the yellowing or brown appearance your lawn has. Set up sprinklers in the effected areas and let the lawn become saturated to ...Read MoreQ.Growing Pole Beans - planted pole beans from seeds, sprouted quickly are about 3 inches high. Haven't grown at all the last ...
A.Well-drained soil, a support system and plenty of mulch are key to healthy Pole Bean plants. Make sure they're getting full sun if possible. They also need to be kept off the ground at a very early stage. ...Read MoreQ.Voodoo Plant - why is my voodoo plant weeping from tips of leaves like tear?
A.This is called Guttation and it is normal for the plant to rid itself of excess water. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/guttation-in-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/voodoo-lily/voodoo-lily-information.htmRead MoreQ.Orchids - My orchids was doing great and then all of a sudden the flowers all fell off! Is this normal? Will ...
A.Most orchids go dormant in the fall and drop their flowers at that time, so it's a bit odd that your flowers recently fell off -- unless you purchased the plant from somewhere other than a nursery, which would mean ...Read More