Q.Petunia Waves From Seed - I started my petunia plants from seed indoors. Once they had their true leaves, I transplanted them into peat pots. ...
A.When the seedlings reach 6" in height, pinch back the main leader to promote new side shoots. Make sure your seedlings are receiving a good amount of sunlight. At least 6 hours a day. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/wave-petunia-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Weeping Willow Tree - We have a weeping willow tree that we bought as just about 2 feet. It had a hard time, then ...
A. Many Weeping Willow Trees that are sold for home gardens are actually grafted trees. It may be that your grafted portion (the top tree) actually did die and you suspected and that the tree shoots that you report are growing ...Read MoreQ.Brussels Sprouts - Can I grow brussels sprouts from clippings or parts of the brussels sprout from a mature plant? I have brussels ...
A.It is best to grow your Brussels sprouts from new slips. They do take a long to to mature. Your plant could continue to grow upward and may produce a few sprouts. Here are some articles with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/Read MoreQ.Looking For Name Of Particular Garden Plant - I am looking for the name of a particular garden plant. I had a garden plant last summer which had ...
A.I believe the plant you might be talking about is called a Hoya. Nickname is wax plant. If you look it up on pinterest you will see numerous pictures. I hope I ended your search! Read More
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Q.Tulips - After tulip blooms fall, how to cut back? Do they bloom only once? When do I take bulbs out of ...
A.You can allow the leaves to die down naturally. Here are some links with more information on growing Tulips in a warm climate. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-in-warm-climates.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-the-south.htmRead MoreQ.Lilac Shoots - My lilac tree has many shoots coming up around the bottom of the tree. Should these shoots be cut? Will ...
A.This is a common growing pattern for Lilacs. Either remove the shoots or propagate them for new plants. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-care-growing-and-planting-lilac-bush-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Soil Inoculate When Transplanting Beans/peas - If you did not inoculate the soil at planting, can solid inoculate be used when transplanting into garden?
A.Yes, here is an article that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-bush-beans.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Use Sand From The Beach To Mix With Topsoil? - Just read advice for leveling a lawn. It is suggested that one should use a mix of topsoil and sand ...
A.No, it is not recommended to use beach sand because of its high salt content and the possibility that is contains harmful organisms.Read MoreQ.Rose Problem - I planted a rose tree last year and it had several buds but they did not open into flowers. The ...
A.That can be extremely frustrating I know. Here is a link to an article I wrote on this subject. Please give the article a read and let me know if you have further questions or need more help. If it ...Read MoreQ.Mango Tree - The leaves of my mango tree have red marks on them. Please advise on how I can cure them.
A.The leaves of my mango tree have red marks.please advice.Read MoreQ.Magnolia Trees - I've been an lawn care technician now for quite a few years and every year I watch people plant these ...
A.What percentage of the leaves are lost? Is the loss of foliage immediate after the onset of blooms? Is the tree nude (totally devoid of foliage)? Are there any signs of problems such as pests or fungus? Read MoreQ.Lily Indoor Plant - Doesn't bloom and leaves keep turning black. I water once a week and keep in room that is bright but ...
A.Do you have a Peace Lily plant or perhaps a potted Calla Lily? In either case, the lack of flowers and leaves turning black may indicate that you are overwatering your plant. It is best to check the soil before watering instead ...Read MoreQ.Spigelia Marilandica Indian Pink - What do I do with the dead branches after the winter?
A.Remove the dead leaves and clean up the plant. You can also dead head the spent flowers after blooming to encourage more flowering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/indian-pink/grow-indian-pink-wildflowers.htmRead MoreQ.Hawthorn Bush - Deer ate 60-80% of the leaves over the winter. Will it regenerate or am I better off replacing it now?
A.The damage does sound extensive, but I certainly would wait to see how the plant or if it can recover. Prune away any obvious dead or damaged branches and give the tree a light all purpose fertilizer application. Wait and see. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/indian-hawthorn/growing-indian-hawthorn.htmRead MoreQ.Indoor Orchids - My orchid has suddenly dropped its blooms and the tips of the branch is turning yellow. What does it need?
A.This could be an indication of too much light, improper feeding, loss of roots or to cold of temperatures. Here are some articles that will help refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/common-orchid-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-planting-mediums.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/tips-on-fertilizing-orchids.htm Read MoreQ.Shrubs - One of my Capitata yews is starting to get yellow needles. These are very expensive plants. I want to prevent ...
A.The yellowing needles could be water issues, mineral deficiencies, insects, or or a fungus. Make sure the shrub is not in overly wet soil and that the area is well draining. The Yew is tolerant of most soil conditions except wet ...Read MoreQ.Miniature Roses - Should potted mini roses be repotted each spring before bringing out from garage?
A.If the pot is small in comparison to how big the rosebush gets, then yes. Otherwise the root system can start to grow in the shape of the container and become root bound leading to its death. Some mini roses ...Read MoreQ.Fruitless Mulberry Tree Health - I live in Southern New Mexico. Mulberry trees are prevalent here. Mine is in the middle of my yard, well ...
A.The declining leaf growth is an indicator of an unhealthy tree and it may be do to lack of water, lack of proper fertilizing, Sooty Mold, salts from desert run off, or improper pruning. Fruitless Mulberry are classified as heavy water ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lilies - Is there special care for calla lilies to cut and use in arrangements?
A.Cut the bottom of the stems with a clean and sharp knife at a 45 degree angle. Place the stems in a cool water vase with floral preservative added. The depth of the water should be about 3" deep to ...Read MoreQ.Azalea..evergreen Variety? Pink Flower - Full of blooms, but blooms don't open. Blooms appear to be wilted. Northern CA Central valley. Large 5-gal ceramic pot. ...
A.Is there any sign of distress on the azalea besides the wilted blooms? What about the leaves? Do you typically prune over the winter months or was that just this year? Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? There are ...Read More