Q.Greengage Tree - I have a small greengage tree which must be about 10 years old. In that time I have only had ...
A.You should be in the right growing zone for a Greengage Plum Tree. Your trees needs a full sun location with a good loamy soil that is well draining. Ph should be in the 6.0 to 7.0 range. Though this is a self ...Read MoreQ.Plum Tree Leaves - What is eating my plum tree's leaves?
A.Plum Trees can have several pests and disease issues. In the spring Plum Trees can be attacked by Tent Caterpillar and Gypsy Moth. Japanese Beetles can also attach the tree. Inspect the tree and look for signs of these pests. Here are ...Read MoreQ.Mandevilla Plant - Is this a good plant for hummingbirds and can I leave it out in the winter?
A. Mandevilla needs to be protected from temperatures below 60 degrees F. Here are some links that will help you with care information and how to winter over this plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm Here is an article on attracting Hummingbirds to your garden. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-hummingbirds.htmRead MoreQ.Pink Muhly Grass - I would like to grow my pink muhly grass in containers. What would over wintering require, and can the flowers ...
A.Muhly Grass can be grown in large containers. Use a rich loamy soil and make sure the container has good drainage. Watering is key with container plants and you need to make sure you check the soil, daily when temperatures are hot ...Read More
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Q.Thinning Out Bee Balm - I have a carpet of bee balm coming up. Obviously, self seeded. Should I be thinning these little shoots out?
A.Bee balm is susceptible to powdery mildew so thinning may not be a bad idea. The recommended distance between bee balm plants is 18-24 inches apart. For more information on the care of bee balm, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bee-balm/bee-balm-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bee-balm/propagating-bee-balm-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Caring For My Osteospermum - I'm new to gardening and I've been a fan of the African daisy since I first saw it. I managed ...
A.If you purchased these from a local florist, there's a chance that the plant may have been "forced" to bloom, and now it's trying to go dormant. They don't normally bloom till mid-summer. These articles may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/prune-african-daisy-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Biting Insect That Left Swelling - Near a young fruit orchard, whitish heart-shaped wings, dime sized on a leaf, bit on back of hand, red swollen. ...
A.Here is a link with common insects found around fruit trees. https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/insects-mites/factsheetsRead MoreQ.Hostas - When is the best time to plant? Do hostas need to be divided?
A.Spring is the best time to plant, and no, they don't "need" to be divided but it's a great cost-effective way to get more -- and the parent plant will continue to grow. These articles may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/growing-hosta-plants.htm and https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/transplanting-hostas.htm Read MoreQ.First Time Vegetable Gardening - I want to plant, tomatoes, green and red peppers in a box garden. This is my first time. I am ...
A.Wonderful! We are glad to hear that you are trying gardening. We have put together this Beginner's Guide to help new gardeners get started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm This should have information on everything you need to get started, but if you have questions ...Read MoreQ.Gardenias - I live in Zone 8, Bluffton, SC. I inherited two quite large gardenia bushes, now about 6' across by 7' ...
A.Here is a link that will help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Ponytail Palms - When they flower, can you use seeds to grow more palms?
A.Yes, you can! Allow the seeds to dry on the plant before harvesting. Here is more information on the process. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htmRead MoreQ.Duckweed - Can I use copper sulfate to kill duckweed in pond water that I irrigate the garden with?
A.We do not recommend the use of copper sulfate to kill Duckweed. Here is an article with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/duckweed-control.htm Read MoreQ.Geranium - What does it mean when leaves start to turn yellow?
A.There can be a few reasons for yellowing leaves, including watering issues, temperatures, pests and disease. Here are some articles to help you pinpoint the cause and how to make adjustments. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htmRead MoreQ.Planting Bulbs - I have been given some summer snowdrop bulbs which still have the foliage on them. Can I plant them now, ...
A.Snowdrops tend to dry out and should be planted out right away. I would trim away some of the greens just to help in the planting, but leave as much of the greens that you can. The foliage dies away ...Read MoreQ.Peaches - What is the best pesticide spray for peaches? When and how should they be sprayed?
A.These articles will help you with a spray schedule. http://www.ent.uga.edu/peach/peachguide.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/fruit-tree-spraying.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htmRead MoreQ.Tulips - Can I leave tulip bulbs in the ground year after year and will they keep flowering? They are not a ...
A.What is your growing zone? If you live in a cold climate, tulips certainly can stay in the ground year round. You can lift and divide bulbs every few years if needed. If you live in a warm climate, ...Read MoreQ.Planting Flowers - Do you still sell seeds and planting packets for flowers in zone 9? Looking to start from seed and later ...
A.We do not sell from our site. Visit your local garden centers, greenhouse or big box stores. Google search for seed companies, they are many places to purchase and order seeds for you garden project! Read MoreQ.Date Palms - Drying of the middle leaves. Middle leaves dry and come out when pulled of newly planted trees.
A.Could be humidity or a fungus... These articles may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/date.htmlRead More
