Q.Peace Lily - My recently acquired peace lily's "flowers" (the white cover) have tuned brown. What is the cause, and do I have ...
A.When your flower fades you can cut it back down to the plant base. Here is some links to help refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-blooming.htm Read MoreQ.Balloon Flower Plants - My self-seeded Balloon flowers this year have all fallen down flat while flowering, and I was wondering if this was ...
A.This is a common issue with Balloon Flowering plants. Dwarf varieties have less of a 'flopping' issue and taller varieties can be held up with support circles or even staking them. Cutting the plants down midsummer can help keep the height in ...Read MoreQ.Dusty Miller - I want to know if I wanted to sell dusty millers by May 7th in 6 packs, when would I ...
A. Dusty Miller germinates in 10 to 21 days at 75 degrees F. Start seeds in mid February. They will need 12 to 13 weeks of indoor growth. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htm Read MoreQ.Black Spots - It says that if you use baking soda and horticultural oil it will change the pH on the leaf so ...
A.There is several sources of research written on the benefits and uses of this natural disease management method, though I have not been able to find any material that lists what the ph would be of such mixture. Here are a ...Read More
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Q.Mother In Law Tongue - The leaves keep getting moisture in them and dying. The soil I replaced was dry. I repotted it and my ...
A.Mother In Law's Tongue like to be root bound. They should only be repotted when the plant has outgrown the pot, and then only go up 1 pot size. Use a well draining potting mix, you can even add some ...Read MoreQ.Compost/Manure/Fertilizer - I live in Banaswadi area, Bangalore. I have 20x20 ground floor area available for gardening. A few months back, I ...
A.It does sound as if you are lacking organic material in your soil mix. Here are some articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-organic-material.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Bulb Shallots - How to grow and harvest bulb shallots.
A.Here are some articles to help you! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/tips-for-growing-shallots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/planting-shallot-sets.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/shallot/harvest-a-shallot-plant.htmRead MoreQ.ID This Tree Please - This tree I am told is from Mexico. I see it at only two homes in the Phoenix, Arizona area. ...
A.We did not receive the image. Please resend it so we can help you identify the tree. Read MoreQ.Red Scale Fungus - Our tree is slowly dying. Leaves turn yellow. Some spots. A friend said it might be red scale fungus. How ...
A.Yellowing leaves can be due to watering issues; to much or to little. They can also indicate insects or disease. I see some evidence of leaf damage in this image, but quite difficult to diagnose an exact cause. Check the soil and make ...Read MoreQ.Jasmine Plant - My jasmine plant has tiny like clusters on the stems. Also, it has been invaded by ants and I cannot ...
A.I would treat the plant with Neem Oil, this should clear up most infestations of insects. Here are some links to help you with care information and some ways to deal with ants. If the ant issue persists, I do recommend a ...Read MoreQ.Potted Ivy - I have 3 crocks of English ivy. I have them in our screened in porch (we live in Gainesville, Va). ...
A.I would cut back on the water, just enough to keep the soil from drying out completely. They will go into a dormancy period. If the temperatures should drop to the freezing level, make sure the pots are insulated in some manner ...Read MoreQ.Jade Plant - Can a leggy jade plant be cut back?
A.Yes, you can prune a Jade plant with some care. Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/pruning-jade-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/jade-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/limp-jade-plant-help.htmRead MoreQ.Fruit Trees - My fruit trees, (i.e. plum, lychee, mulberry, etc.) have a mottled look on the bark, and some of the bark ...
A.Most likely the bark splitting is due to environmental changes, such as temperature fluctuations. Generally the tree recovers unless the tree is girdled. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cracking-tree-trunks.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/painting-tree-trunks-white.htm Read MoreQ.Pruning Wisterias - I understand the pruning technique where the flowering stalk is pruned leaving a 3-budded twig approximately a couple of months ...
A.Pruning the Wisteria is a twice a year chore with the vine to control and help produce flowering. In the winter or early spring you need to tidy the vine and either maintain the size or help the new growth expand ...Read MoreQ.What Bulb Is This? - This bulb is growing in my garden and I'm not sure what it is? (We are temporarily renting!) I love ...
A.I tried to attach a photo again but it hasn't worked! The plant has similar looking green leaves to a canna lily but has a very long stem about 2 metres tall. At the end of each stem is a ...Read MoreQ.Deep Purple Morning Glories - We planted seed a few years ago. Apparently, they are the sort that reseed themselves. They are a small bloom ...
A.You are not alone with the issue of invasive Morning Glory Vines, the link below will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/control-morning-glory-weeds.htmRead MoreQ.Knock-out Roses - My knock-out rose bush is getting leggy; is there a specific height they should be pruned to? It blooms ...
A.I like to keep my Knockouts to 30 inches in height or less (24 inches). Browning of the leaves can be caused by sun reflection burn,can be just a normal process by the bush to eliminate some foliage when it ...Read MoreQ.Boxwood In Trouble - I live in Port Charlotte, in southwest FL. I was given a small boxwood plant (sent picture) this past summer. ...
A.We did not receive the image. Please try again to upload the image if your questions are not answered in the links below. Check the watering on the plant and it's growing conditions. Here is a link that will help you with this. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/boxwood-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/yellow-or-brown-boxwoods.htm Read MoreQ.Safety - Is honeysuckle poisonous to chickens? Is there a better choice for growing around chickens?
A.Honeysuckle is listed as toxic to chickens. That being said, my chickens have scratched around the Honeysuckle for years with no problems. Here is a link to find the list of toxic plants. http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/index.html Read MoreQ.What Bulb Is This? - Can you please tell me what this bulb is called? Thank you!
A.I tried to attach a photo again but it hasn't worked! The plant has similar looking green leaves to a canna lily but has a very long stem about 2 metres tall. At the end of each stem is a ...Read More
