Q.Black-eyed Susan - Last summer I planted some Black-Eyed Susans at my home in Indianapolis. I am just now learning that I should ...
A.You can leave Black Eyed Susan for the Winter garden interest and the birds to enjoy. Go ahead and cut the flowers back now in the spring before the new growth appears. Read MoreQ.Tree Seeds - Friend gave me seeds from a tree in Arizona. Says its flowers were very beautiful. Don't know what it is ...
A.You may have the seed pods of the state tree of AZ, Foothill Palo verde. http://cals.arizona.edu/mohave/master_gardeners/lake_havasu/articles/paloverdetrees.pdf Read MoreQ.Hostas - A few of my hostas are already above ground. However, some of my hosta has not broken ground. Should I ...
A.No, they will began to grow when they break dormancy and the ground begins to warm. Not every variety of Hosta will emerge and grow as the same rate. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/growing-hosta-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Orange Tree - I have had dwarf orange trees 4 yrs, two in a pot and two in the ground. One grows great, ...
A.Here are some articles that will help you pinpoint the issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/orange-tree-container-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/no-fruit-on-orange-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/hand-pollinating-oranges.htmRead More
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Q.Mandevilla Completely Died Above Ground - My Mandevilla completely died above ground here in Florida with a few nights of below 30 temps. When I pulled ...
A.Are you sure your mandevilla is completely dead? Have you tried doing a scratch test on a small section of outer bark to see if there is any green in the underlying tissue? If you have and there ...Read MoreQ.Pampas Grass - I would like to plant pampas grass for the first time and need advice on how to prepare ground, and ...
A.Ivory Feathers Dwarf Pampas Grass grows 3 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Flowers reach 8 to 10 feet. Most garden centers will carry ornamental grasses and many can special order plants for you. Mail order sources can be ...Read MoreQ.Bleeding Heart - Why is my bleeding heart so small but blooming?
A.Do you know the variety that you have planted? There are many dwarf and small cultivators of Bleeding Heart. It is possible that part of your plant died off during Winter, making your plant smaller. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm Read MoreQ.Petunias - I am starting my petunias from seed. They are starting to put buds on. Do I need to pinch the ...
A.Wait until your plants are about 6 inch high. You can then pinch back to promote branching and fuller plant. Read MoreQ.Baby Peaches Have Spots And Jelly Substance - I have a peach tree 3 1/2 years old. Last year I lost all the fruit due to an insect ...
A.Your tree likely has Plum curculio infestation. Peach Trees can be infested with this beetle. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-curculio.htmRead MoreQ.Flower Recommendation - Flower by house gets no bigger than 2' tall and will get sun in afternoon. Any suggestions?
A.Here are some links to help you get started with your garden project. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/painted-daisy/painted-daisy-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marguerite-daisies/marguerite-daisy-flowers.htm Read MoreQ.Impatiens - Is it normal for an impatiens flower to be growing and blooming outside now? I live in Wheeling, WV?
A.Impatiens can be grown as perennials in zones 10-11. If you had plants that reseeded themselves and were in a sheltered area, it's possible for them to began growing. Enjoy the early flowers! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/impatiens/growing-impatiens-flowers.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Cut My Stem? - My new plant is long and straggly, about 2 foot high and now falling over. Can I snip the end ...
A.It all depends what plant you are talking about. What kind of plant is it? Write me back with the plant identification and I will let you know! Read MoreQ.Parasol Palm Leaves Drooping - I have Parasol palm about 4ft in 10 liter pot here in India in March summer days. I water day ...
A.A Parasol Palm can be located in a partial sun location. You can resume watering and see if the palm can recover from the lack of moisture. Your palm should have moist soil and high humidity. Read MoreQ.Gunnera - The squirrels keep eating my Gunneras by chewing through the stems. This is on both mature and immature plants. Any ...
A.This article will give you ideas on how to deal with those pesky critters: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm This article has additional ideas: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-use-discourage-squirrels-eating-hibiscus-plants-46102.html Good luck! For more information about growing Gunnera, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/gunnera/growing-gunnera-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Difference Between Tlc Potting Soil And Tlc Premium - What is the difference between tlc potting soil and tlc premium potting soil? If it is fertilizer in the premium, ...
A.There are four different types of potting soils: all purpose, premium, professional and plant specific. All-purpose potting soil is appropriate for adding ingredients, such as plant food (fertilizer). The type of fertilizer you use largely depends on what plants ...Read MoreQ.Indian Hawthorn - I have two indian hawthorn plants. One blooms and one does not. Why is this?
A.Make sure your Indian Hawthorn is planted in full sun and has good air circulation around the plant. Pruning should only be done after flowering. You may want to do a soil test. Excess nitrogen can be the cause of lack ...Read MoreQ.Mandarins - How do I green up my mandarin?
A.Here is an article that will help you with care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mandarin-lime-trees/growing-mandarin-limes.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Peach Tree - I purchased this dwarf peach tree last year and would like to buy more. I just don't remember its name. Thank ...
A.Some popular dwarf varieties are; El Dorado, Golden Gem, Southern Sweet, Bonanza II, Southern Flame, Southern Rose, and Garden Gold. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm Read MoreQ.Seedlings - At what point is the right time to start pricking out seedlings for growing on, please?
A.The time to prick out seedlings can vary with they variety of seeds that you are growing. A good guideline is when the seedlings have developed at least 2 sets of true leaves. Here are some articles with tips on seedling care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/seedlings-after-germination.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/leggy-seedling.htmRead MoreQ.Hellebore Plants - What do I do to transfer a potted helleborus into the ground? We raise goats. Is helleborus poisonous to them? ...
A.Yes, hellebore is toxic to goats per Cornell University (http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/goatlist.html) and is also toxic to cats, dogs and horses per the ASPCA. Hellebores do best in moist, but well-drained soil in a filtered sun or shady location. Dig a hole twice ...Read More
