Q.Mimosa - Only has 2 branches. What can I do?
A.Regular watering schedule is very important in the first few growing seasons. This will help it establish a good and deep root system. In extreme heat, watering should be increased. A Mimosa Tree should be planted in full sun. Soil conditions should be light ...Read MoreQ.Lantana Pruning - The article reads to prune in late winter or early spring. I live in northern California so want to be ...
A.In early spring you can cut back the entire Lantana plant to about 6 to 12 inches in height if the plant needs an entire trim up. You can also just trim 1/3 of the oldest and tallest stems each early ...Read MoreQ.Identification Of 2 Plants - I cannot find anybody who can tell me the name of these plants. The first one grows outside and I ...
A.Please try to upload the images again so that we can help you identify the plants. Read MoreQ.Canna Lilies - We are new to Dallas and have several Canna Lilies in our backyard. They are about 3-4 ft high. Are ...
A.Dead heading your lily's can help with appearance and promoting more flowering. Just pinch off the spent blossoms. Here is some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htmRead More
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Q.Vincas And Impatiens Outside - After the growing season and the plants die etc., is it best to pull up the roots, shake out the ...
A.Remove as much of the roots as you can, generally the root system and root ball will pull up quite easily. You can loosen more stubborn roots with a small shovel. Read MoreQ.Ponytail Palm - My palm has dropped all its leaves. Do they shoot out again, please?
A.If your plant has dropped all of it's leaves, this is concerning. Over watering or under watering. Light conditions, insects or fungus. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmRead MoreQ.Soil Test Shows Muscadine Vines Need Potassium - Is there a better way, and quicker, to add potassium other than save banana skins and burn wood to produce ...
A.Here is a some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-potash-in-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plants-potassium.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Lily Plant - My Lily plant is losing its leaves. Leaves are yellow and turning brown. From a full lily it is down ...
A.I'm unclear of the variety of plant you are referencing, but generally yellowing leaves could indicate a watering issue. Here are a few links that may help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/planting-asiatic-lilies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Figs Not Ripening: Please Identify The Species - The fig tree must be almost 9 years old. Every year it yields lots of figs, as you see in ...
A.The link did not work on your question. Here is a list of articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-not-getting-ripe.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fertilizing-fig-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-harvest-figs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/different-types-of-fig-trees.htm Read MoreQ.Onions - What causes onion sets to divide into 2 onions when they are growing?
A.Uneven watering can cause this. Water so the soil is throughly moist and then allow the soil to dry to 4 inches depth before watering again. You can mulch to help with moisture retention. Read MoreQ.How To Manure Eggplant - Thank you for the site. I would like to know how to give/mix manure to a brinjal plant under soil/base ...
A.Here is information on proper composting of manure and the growing requirements on Eggplant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/container-eggplant-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Jade Plant - I have a jade plant, half of it froze 2 winters ago. It is now a short trunk on one ...
A.Proper care and pruning should get your plant back in shape. Here are some great articles that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/limp-jade-plant-help.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/pruning-jade-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Ivy Houseplant Is Sick - My ivy plant, which was previously very healthy, is getting dead branches on it and it looks like it has ...
A.Yes, a change to a different environment can cause stress to the plant. Inspect the plant more carefully and look for signs of insects. I suspect spider mites, as this is common on Ivy plants. Treat the plant with Neem Oil. Neem Oil is ...Read MoreQ.Is A Nepenthaceae Pitcher Plant Acid Loving? - Is a pitcher plant one that likes acidic soil?
A.You need a neutral, porous, low fertility mix. Tree fern bark, chopped fir bark, long fiber sphagnum moss, peat moss and perlite are all good choices and mixes. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pitcher-plants/growing-pitcher-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Winterizing Large Hollies - Should I spray them with winter spray and rap with burlap? Every year all the leaves turn brown and fall ...
A.Winter damage is a common problem for Holly growers. Since you have had issues each year, I would certainly go ahead and use a anti desiccant spray. Follow the directions on the solution. Also creating a barrier from the wind will help. I ...Read MoreQ.Schefflera Rooting - My 10 year old large Schefflera, which used to be so gorgeous, has dropped all its leaves - has new ...
A.I would try to determine why the plant suddenly dropped all it's leaves before pruning up the plant. Did the growing conditions change? Proper light and watering conditions? Signs of insects or fungus? Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/schefflera/schefflera-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Yellowing Leaves On Lemon Tree - How do I stop yellowing on one of my lemon trees? Others doing well.
A. Check the watering, citrus need a good amount and regular watering. Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm Read MoreQ.Houseplant – Peace Lily - Why are our peace lily flowers turning brown around the edge?
A.This could be a build up of calcium in the soil. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-leaves-yellow-brown.htmRead MoreQ.Ornamental Tree Leaves Turning Brown - Leaves curling and turning brown in AZ.
A.Leaf curl in any tree can indicate insects or disease. You can treat the tree with Neem Oil. Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide. Here are some links for you. http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2006/061706.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead More