Q.Established Hameln Grass Rotting From Center - I have 40' of Hameln grass planted on a bank along my driveway. The plants are about 5 yrs old ...
A.Regular division of ornamental grasses should be done either every year or every other year to help prevent die back of the center of the grass. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm - Have had a sago palm for many years. It did well in my other house, but since I have ...
A.The change in light is most likely causing the plant some stress. Try to adjust the light to as close as possible to the previous setting. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-turning-brown.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm Read MoreQ.Pink Cotton Candy Grass (Muhly Grass) - I want to place small, tiny plants in large pots, very large. How many can I put together in one ...
A. In a container I would give them at least 18 to 24 inches apart. You have to allow them space to spread out, both the grass and the roots. Make sure the container has adequate drainage and that you do not overwater ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Buy The Fig Cuttings - I wanted to buy fig cuttings but I don't know where.
A.I would recommend making an inquiry at local garden centers and nurseries in your area regarding fig tree plants and/or cuttings. If they don’t have it in stock, they may be able to special order it for you. However, ...Read More
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Q.Pepper Plant Disease And Treatment - The 3 photos illustrate the problem. The first photo illustrates a healthy pepper plant. The second one shows the tip ...
A.There are a few reasons for this issue, some more serious then others. With the heavy rain, excess water can cause root rot. Here is an article that will help you pinpoint the cause and how to correct it. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/black-leaves-on-pepper-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Planting - Spacing when planting verbena?
A.Space your plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/verbena/growing-verbena-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Plant Mutation - My lavender has sprouted this early bloom, entirely white, looks healthy, the picture was taken on 5th of May, the ...
A.We did not receive the image. You are likely growing a hybrid variety of Lavender. Your plant may have reverted back to a cross cultivator. Read MoreQ.Daylilies - I just transplanted several daylilies to the back of my yard. Do I need to cut the tops off to ...
A.I would not cut the Day Lily's back now. Keep the newly transplanted plants watered in the first few weeks to ensure they become established and to reduce stress. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htmRead MoreQ.Perennials In Planters - Are there perennials that are showy and will survive in planters?
A.There are many perennials that can be grown in containers, planters and pots! Choose plants appropriate to your growing zone and sunlight conditions. Here are some links that will help you get started. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/plants-for-creating-shade-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/growing-glads-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/angelonia/growing-angelonia-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Lizard Tail - I am trying to grow a lizard tail plant from seed. It is doing poorly, and I am wondering if ...
A.Once your plants is actively growing you can fertilize them once a month with a light balanced fertilizer. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/lizards-tail/growing-lizards-tail-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Gloriosa Lily - When should you remove the bulb of the gloriosa lily from the ground and store it during the winter?
A.After the frost has killed off the vine, you can lift the tubers to store. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/growing-climbing-lily-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Sickly Acer - The acer is about 10-12 feet tall. This year it appears to be almost dead with no growth above a ...
A.It sounds as if the tree itself has died and that your tree is growing from the root stock. I would prune the suckers from the tree. Do the branches snap and break on the tree? You can scratch the bark of ...Read MoreQ.Orchids - I have just been given an orchid bought from the supermarket. I have never owned an orchid before. It is ...
A.It is unusual to see the Orchid stay so small, but sometimes there can be unusual growth in plants. I would not worry about repotting the orchid until it is done blooming. When it is done flowering you ...Read MoreQ.Orchids - The flower on the orchid died. Do I cut off the flower or just leave it?
A.Yes, you can prune away the spent flower and stem. Here is a link that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htmRead MoreQ.Flowering Agave - Two of my Agave are flowering. They are very large and about 20 years old, maybe older. The flower stalks ...
A.Unfortunately due to the genetics of the plant, it is all ready on it's way to dying. The bloom represents years of the plants energy to reproduce and if you cut off the flower you are missing the incredible sight of ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Male Kiwi Dying? - My male kiwi is not showing any new growth, unlike the female which is growing vigorously and blooming. The leaves ...
A.Although there are many possible answers to the question, why is my plant dying, and you need to be something of a detective to investigate the possible reasons, from the info you give, my guess would be the cold has ...Read MoreQ.Pear Tree - Bought a home and the previous owners planted 4 fruit trees...one of which is a pear tree. But it looks ...
A. It sounds like they may have planted a bare root specimen or perhaps they started it from seed. If you have the patience you certainly can take care of your tiny tree and watch it grow. Here is a link with ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria - If a wisteria vine is going to bloom, when does that happen?
A. Chinese Wisteria are spring bloomers, Japanese Wisteria is summer blooming and the less common American Wisteria are late summer bloomers. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm http://www.hrt.msu.edu/wisteria/Read MoreQ.Tomato Seedlings - What causes leaves to curl or fall off of tomato plants started from seed and about 7 weeks old?
A.This could be watering issues; too much or too little. Lighting issues or even a fungus called dampening off. Here are some links that will help. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-from-seed.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htmRead MoreQ.Green Worm On Knockout Rose - What is a tiny green worm on the leaves of a knockout rose bush? The tiny worm is eating the ...
A.A photo would aid in my identification but I will give this my best shot. Does it look like this: http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1058/528577434_18569a0e43.jpg If so, this is sawfly larvae. More information on sawfly can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/sawfly-insect-control.htm Read More