Q.Established Trumpet Vine Is Not Budding - It is may 1st and my established trumpet vine is not budding. This is a very established vine on an ...
A.I would give it more time. I have read about people in the same position as you – a dead looking vine and wondering about new growth and then voila!, here it comes in late spring. This spring has been ...Read MoreQ.Tomatoes - Why do tomatoes split before they ripen?
A.It can be caused by temperature fluctuations and uneven watering. Here is an article that has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-cracking.htmRead MoreQ.Butterfly Bush - I live in Rhode Island and I planted the bush last spring. It did beautifully all summer long. Now, here ...
A.Butterfly Bush is a perennial that will die back to the ground each year. They are hardy to zone 5, though they often have trouble wintering over at times. It is common for them to do well for a few ...Read MoreQ.When Will A Hibiscus Come Back After Winter? - My Hibiscus is showing no signs of life after a terrible winter. How long should I wait before I replace ...
A.I would give it more time. New growth on hibiscus usually starts in late spring and given the cold winter/cold spring we just endured, everything is slow to come to life again. For more information on the care of hibiscus, ...Read More
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Q.Fuchsias - How can I slip fuchsias?
A.Here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/propagating-fuchsias.htmRead MoreQ.Roses - Why did my small roses grow multiple buds inside the middle of the already open rose?
A.What you witnessed happens some times when roses have been fed with high nitrogen fertilizers. Other times it is just a hiccup of nature. Those are called vegetative centers. I have seen roses do this and actually have a new ...Read MoreQ.Winter Gem Boxwood Plants - Just ordered boxwood plants. They are very young, about 10 inches high and narrow. I wanted them to grow around ...
A.This cultivator of Boxwood are excellent for small hedges. They have a moderate growth rate and have a nice dense evergreen growth. Keep a regular watering and fertilizing schedule the first season to encourage good strong root systems in the plants. Let the ...Read MoreQ.Lawn Fertilizer Use In Garden - Will lawn fertilizer burn vegetables?
A.We would recommend using lawn fertilizer for your lawn and a fertilizer that is specific to use with your garden edibles. Lawn fertilizer often contain selective herbicides which kill off weeds and broad leaves. This could kill your garden plants. Organic fertilizers are ...Read MoreQ.Watering Plants In Case Of Absence - I have around 10 planters at my flat, which I keep in open and water them twice a day. I ...
A.Here are some articles that may help with some ideas! You could always ask a friend to stop by and water for you! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/while-youre-away-vacation-care-for-houseplants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/bottom-watering-plants.htm http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Cheap-Easy-Leak-Safe-Way-to-Water-Plants-While-O/Read MoreQ.Indeterminate Tomatoes - Indeterminate tomatoes cutting back restart with flowering suckers. I live in the Arizona desert where summer temperatures stop the flowering ...
A. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/starting-tomato-cuttings.htm Here are some good warm weather varieties to maybe try! Arkansas Travelor Omar's Lebanese Heatwave II Costoluto Genovese Sun Master Read MoreQ.Apple Tree Problems - We bought a 4 foot Jonathan apple tree that looked very healthy and had a big clump of green leaves ...
A.If there is standing water near the tree in the area around the tree, this is poorly draining soil and your trees roots are too wet. If the conditions do not improve and the soil can't drain away the ...Read MoreQ.Overwatering Serbian Bellflower - I had a very healthy vital Serbian bellflower planted in full sun and it was doing great. However, within the ...
A.Serbian Bellflower is susceptible to crown rot and mildew under wet conditions. The top 2 inches of soil should dry out between watering. Avoid having mulch up to the plant, give it room to help dry out the soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/campanula/serbian-bellflower-care.htmRead MoreQ.Knockout Roses - What is the best organic fertilizer?
A.I really do not think there is a best organic rose fertilizer. There are several on the market that do a fantastic job of both building a great soils home for our roses and helping bloom production to be at ...Read MoreQ.Rhododendron Buds - Is a rhododendron with buds from last year that have not flowered still likely to flower? I inherited the plant ...
A.It is unlikely but not impossible that they will bloom. If they are still green and pliable, it won't hurt to leave them on to see if they will. But if they are dry and brown, they will not open ...Read MoreQ.Cold Stratification - I received great gunnera seeds I bought online and it says to do a cold stratification in my freezer for ...
A.From my research it is best to sow the seeds as soon as they have ripened on the plants. The seeds do not store well and lose viability. Germination is best in 75 to 85 degree F with moist planting medium. Germination can ...Read MoreQ.Braided Hibiscus - my braided hibiscus tree which is newly planted in our backyard is starting to have the leaves turn yellow and ...
A.Hibiscus leaves turn yellow when the tree is stressed and too much wind would definitely be a stressor. It sounds as though the winds are strong enough to sway your tree which is why it is probably heaving out ...Read MoreQ.Foster X Holly Tree - I had a 12 foot high Foster X Holly planted over two months ago. It looked fine for about a ...
A.A regular watering schedule is needed in the first entire year of planting a Fosters Holly to help it develop a good strong root system. Make sure the soil is draining and that the tree is not being over watered. ...Read MoreQ.Is This A Weed Or Something Else? - I have had this growing in my rock walkway and have tried to pull it from the roots on numerous ...
A.Garden Yarrow is a perennial Herb, that is both decorative and considered an invasive weed! I often times allow them to flower and then pull them up shortly after to help control the spread of these plants. Here are some articles for ...Read MoreQ.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 More