Q.Worried About My Dracaena - A couple of leaves on my beloved dracaena (might be a marginal) have gone brown, and I can see a ...
A.Do a lot of Internet reading on the subject of fungal infections. There are effectual sprays that can be applied to stop fungus. I think application frequency might be once a week. Using a de-humidifier will be ...Read MoreQ.Keeping Wasps And Hornets From Weeping Cherry - How do you keep wasps and hornets away from a weeping cherry tree? We discovered a very large hornet's nest ...
A.Here's an answer for you right here on GardeningKnowHow.com: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-wasps.htm Read MoreQ.Safe To Use Weed Controls - Can you please read the below email to possibly help me out here? I live in Nazareth, Pa., Zone 6. ...
A.You could use a layer of well-worn organic mulch (at least two inches thick) to discourage new weed growth. There is also weed or landscape fabric you can buy to do the same job. You may still get some weeds, ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree From Seed - We started a lemon tree from a seed. It's about 8" tall. Can I put it outside in the pool ...
A.Yes, you can do that if it's warm outside. Although many lemon trees can tolerate brief periods of temperatures as low as 26 degrees Fahrenheit, I wouldn't recommend that for a sapling. Introduce the tree gradually to outside conditions (a ...Read More
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Q.Elephant Ear Plants And Rabbits - We have four pet rabbits in our yard that run loose and eat whatever they find growing. I am about ...
A.Yes, the protective fencing should help. Toxicity will depend on the species of Colocasia or Alocasia you have. The name 'elephant ears' can refer to several similar-looking species. I'll assume that you have Colocasia esculenta. This plant is not poisonous ...Read MoreQ.Planting In Philadelphia - With climate changes and warming in NE U.S., specifically in Philadelphia, can we start to plant earlier? We live in ...
A.I would still recommend following your normal growing zone dates, though you can and should watch the weather patterns. Ground temperatures are key to success when planting directly in the ground. Remember that plants and seeds need those warm temperatures. Plants that sit ...Read MoreQ.Lantana - My lantana bush is all bare, stick-like branches, although the bottom seems to be growing green. Can I cut all ...
A.If it was mine I would wait a few more weeks !Read MoreQ.Cutting Back Hydrangea Bush - It is April in NJ and my gardener just cut my entire hydrangea bush down to the ground. I had ...
A. The variety of Hydrangea that you are growing does dictate the type of pruning. Given your location, I do assume that the types you are growing bloom on old wood. Though your shrub will not bloom this year, this aggressive prune will ...Read MoreQ.Creeping Phlox - Will it come up under wood mulch?
A.You would want to keep the mulch from covering the plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-phlox/creeping-phlox-planting.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Fountain Grasses - Live in Chicago. Have four dwarf fountain grasses near sidewalk. Well drained soil. Partial sun (know it's not ideal). I ...
A.Make sure you are growing a variety that is hardy to your growing zone. Though snow is generally a good insulator for plants, compacted heavy snow may not allow enough air circulation for the plants. Also salts from the sidewalk and streets ...Read MoreQ.Holly Leaf Scorch - Holly leaf scorch or winter leaf burn: Should leaves be removed?
A.Yes, you can prune any dead or diseased branches and leaves right away. Do this when the plants are dry and during dry days. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htmRead MoreQ.Palm Trees - I have what I believe is a California palm. We are new to this house, in the North Dallas area, ...
A.Too much water can certainly cause yellowing leaves and browning tips. Pests and disease can also cause leaf damage. Without some protection most Palms including the California Fan Palm will not survive winter in your area. You will need to continue to winterize ...Read MoreQ.Easter Cactus - How can I start a new one with a piece of the existing one? Is this possible? A friend wants ...
A.Yes, you can easily propagate an Easter Cactus. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-propagate-and-plant-christmas-cactus.htmRead MoreQ.Indoor Ivy Losing Leaves And Dying - Why is my indoor ivy losing leaves? Healthy leaves just drop off, and others turn brown shrivel up and die.
A.Improper lighting and watering are most likely the issue. Stressed plants are also very susceptible to pests. Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.htmRead MoreQ.Rosemary Growth Rate - I'm based in George, South Africa (winter rainfall, semi subtropical climate). I've been struggling to get adequate growth on my ...
A.Taking cuttings in spring when the plant is actively growing is the best time. Using rooting hormone can help the process but it still can take a month or more to root the cuttings. From their it can take several weeks or ...Read MoreQ.Lavon Tree Lily - I have only just planted my bulbs. Will they flower this summer? Also, are they suitable for pots?
A.Yes, providing they are planted and receive the care needed, they will bloom. Yes, you can plant in a container. Give the bulbs a nice deep pot and good a top soil/perlite planting mix. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/growing-tree-lily-bulbs.htmRead MoreQ.Butternut Squash Leaves Are Turning Yellow - My butternut squash leaves are turning yellow fast. I have checked the stems for fluid and it is not discolored ...
A.You can harvest unripe butternut and ripen it indoors but it will never produce the juicy sweet flavor of a sun ripened butternut. After you ripen it indoors I would make haste in freezing it because it will ...Read MoreQ.Redbud Tree Has Never Flowered - My 3 year old redbud tree has never flowered. The leaves are healthy. What's wrong? We planted a bare rooted ...
A. Your redbud probably isn't mature enough to bear blooms yet. They take about 4-5 years before they are of blooming age. For more information on the care of redbud trees, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm For some fertilizing guidelines, check out ...Read MoreQ.Lawn Problems - I have a large lawn. It has lacked care. I do not want to use chemicals but need to get ...
A.Here is a link to numerous articles that will help you get started with the lawn care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/Read MoreQ.Planting Honeysuckle To Grow On Fence - How far away from a stockade fence do I plant Honeysuckle so that it will catch onto the fence? The ...
A.I would plant the honeysuckle 6-12 inches away from the fence. For information on the care of honeysuckle plants, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/honeysuckle-vine-care.htm Read More