Q.Fungus Gnats/wilting And Falling Leaves - I have a Meyers lemon tree. It has had a problem with fungus gnats. I've reported the plant twice and ...
A.Sticky traps can help. The link below has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plant In Container - Our plant's leaves are turning yellow and falling off. What might we be doing wrong? The plant is now in ...
A.Your Hibiscus is likely reacting to the expose to the cold temperatures. Tropical Hibiscus cannot withstand freezing temperatures. Exposure to cold may send them into a dormancy, dropping their leaves and having branch dieback. This dieback will began to occur at temperatures between ...Read MoreQ.How Many Bags Of Manure - My garden is 8' by 20.' How many bags of manure do I use?
A.8 to 16 cubic feet of compost per 100 square feet of planting bed. Compost is generally applied at the rate of 1 to 4 inches of depth worked into the top 6 to 8 " of soil depth. Most bags of ...Read More
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Q.Kiwi - I have found a source to buy grafted kiwi plants for my backyard orchard. The supplier suggests I need one ...
A.The ratio most recommend is 1 male for every 8 female plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Azalea - Can you leave the plant out all year? I live in Idaho.
A.This will depend on the variety. Most Azalea are hardy in zones 6-9, though there are some cultivators that are hardy down to zone 4. Here is a link with more information on winter care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/winter-protection-for-azaleas.htmRead MoreQ.Orchid - My husband bought me an orchid for Valentine's Day. It got cold on the way home and the flowers are ...
A.Some species may be killed by cold temperatures, and others may survive brief exposure to cold or below freezing temperatures. The rate at which symptoms develop may depend on the severity of the exposure and the conditions that the orchid is ...Read MoreQ.Azaleas - I have just been given an Azalea and would like to know if this can be planted in the garden ...
A.It can be difficult sometimes to tell the type of Azalea that was sold. Given the time of year, it is likely that your Azalea was grown and sold as an indoor specimen. Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/growing-azalea-houseplants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm Read MoreQ.Apple Trees - We were told you could put some sort of tar at base of apple trees to keep bugs from climbing. ...
A.Yes, there is fruit tree greese or glue bands available to attach to fruit tree trunks. This can help in combination with horticultural soaps to deter insests. Search for 'glue bands' or 'fruit tree grease'. Your local greenhouse or garden center may carry ...Read MoreQ.Fixing A Broken Tree Branch - I have a young Japanese maple that my son just broke a large branch off of. Can I tape/graft it ...
A.It's important to act quickly. Try cutting 1" off of the cut end to expose live wood. Fit together the 2 ends the best you can line them up. Wrap the mended branch with breathable grafting tape. Check the branch as summer approaches. This can ...Read MoreQ.Bismark Palm Is Leaning - My Bismark Palm was transplanted about 2 years ago. It was large (45 gallon container) when transplanted and has been ...
A.Palms like the Bismarck, can lose hold on the soil and become loose and floppy. The Bismarck quite often needs to be staked. A certified palm arborist may be needed to safely stake the palm, to avoid damage to the trunk. You can ...Read MoreQ.Insect Pest - I have a large prostrate pine that has died. The bark flaked off and there are 'bug trails' in the ...
A.Correctly identifying the disease or insects is key to any possible treatments. Here are some links that may help pinpoint the cause. Consulting a certified Arborist to help make the correct diagnosis may be the best solution, especially if more trees may ...Read MoreQ.Brussels Sprouts - Can you grow brussels sprouts from an existing plant or sprout instead of buying seeds? My plants have survived the ...
A.Most gardeners treat Brussel sprouts as an annual crop, removing the plant after harvesting. You can harvest individual sprouts, starting from the bottom and working your way up the plant. In cool weather the plant will produce quite some time, even up ...Read MoreQ.Companion Plants - Can you suggest some companion low height perennials I can plant with my Double Pink Knockout Roses?
A.Ornamental alliums, chives, rue, feverfew, thyme, sage, lavender, yarrow, four-o-clocks, larkspur, and hyssop all would make good companion plants. Keep at least 12" away from the trunk of the roses to keep from disturbing the roots. Read MoreQ.Raised Garden - I have 2 raised gardens filled with compost, leaves, grass clippings, and topsoil. I covered them for winter. Should I ...
A.You do not have to uncover the garden beds prior to snow melting. You can allow the snow to melt as the spring arrives. This will actually aide in putting moisture into the soil bed. Once the beds warm and dry ...Read MoreQ.Sweet Lime Trees - I live in Pine Valley, CA on a mountain. What is the best way to care for my tree and ...
A.The Indian Sweet Lime Tree cannot withstand freezing temperatures. They should be grown in zones 9-10. You can grow the tree in a pot so that it can be moved to protect it from frost. A container tree will require daily water and ...Read MoreQ.Jackfruit Tree - My name is Gav and I live in Sydney in a suburb called Rozelle. Rozelle is only 5 minutes from ...
A.I found several links that will help you with this fungus disease and treatment. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-29.pdf http://www.bioversityinternational.org/fileadmin/bioversity/publications/Web_version/510/ch07.htm https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/jackfruit_ars.html Read More
