Q.Is This A Weed? - Help. I have some individual plants (some are up to 3') with a straight stem, grey/green spiky leaves growing out ...
A.I had attached a couple of photos, they obviously didn't go through. If I can have an email address I would be able to attach a photo. Thanks, Nonnapaula Read MoreQ.Bird’s Nest Fern Under Palm - We had a very healthy bird's nest shaded under a tree. We had to remove the tree and the fern ...
A.Since the Bird's Nest Fern is a lowlight fern, it may well have suffered great stress from the light change. I would trim away any dead leaves, shelter the fern from the bright light and wait and see. Here is a link ...Read MoreQ.Mango Tree Dying - Ever since the few consecutive days of raining in San Jose California, the leaves on my mango tree are turning ...
A. A Mango Tree can generally survive some heavy rain without issue if the soil is well draining. If the roots are sitting in wet soil, this could certainly stress or kill the tree. Also a Mango Tree should not be exposed to ...Read MoreQ.Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree Is Sick - I have a rainbow eucalyptus. It's been planted for about a year and grew quite a bit. Perhaps 10 feet ...
A.This tree needs a warm and humid environment to grow. Zone 10 or warmer and the tree need regular watering, it must never dry out. Most likely the die off is due to environmental issues. Here is a link to refresh you on ...Read More
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Q.Duranta - I have a Duranta in the form of a small tree, about 3 1/2 ft tall. I live in Michigan ...
A.Most likely the plant is not receiving enough light. You can add supplemental light to help the plant through the darker winter days. Also make sure you are not overwatering. Check the soil before watering, it's best to avoid watering on ...Read MoreQ.Compost - I have a horse trough about 16 cu ft full of soilless growing material - 5 cubic feet peat moss, ...
A.Container gardens will need refreshing and new soil and organic material added after each growing season. An organic compost material is the best way to do so. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/perlite-potting-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soilless-growing-mediums.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-topsoil-and-potting-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worm-castings.htmRead MoreQ.Monkey Grass - The monkey grass that was planted during the summer months leaves seemed to "go limp" soon after our first frost. ...
A.If the plant suffered damage from frost you may not have a variety that is hardy enough for your growing zone. Mondo Grass is hardy in zones 7-11 Liriope or lily turf is hardy 5 - 9 Creeping Lily turf is hardy in ...Read MoreQ.Fig Trees - When is the best time to prune an established fig tree in Central California, i.e. approx. 50 miles east of ...
A. When the Fig Tree is dormant you can prune any diseased or damaged branches. A Fig Tree is generally productive with or without pruning. It is usually only essential during the early years of growth. When the tree is well established, avoid heavy ...Read MoreQ.Fig Trees - Where should I keep my potted fig tree in the winter? Cold and dark basement or light and warm attic? ...
A.When the Fig Tree has gone dormant in the fall, move the potted tree to a cool and dry location. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htmRead MoreQ.Caring For A Beautyberry Before Planting - I received a beautyberry bush for Christmas. I live in PA. What should I do with it until I plant ...
A. The Beautyberry shrub is hardy in zones 7 thru 10. Since most of the state of PA is zones 6 with the exception of the Philadelphia, this shrub will be difficult for you to plant in the ground and keep as ...Read MoreQ.Ants In Large Indoor Potted Plants - I have an ant problem in my indoor potted plants. I read to soak them for 20 minutes in two ...
A.In this case I would recommend purchasing a chemical ant spray or solution from you local garden center or greenhouse. Apply according to the package directions. This is the quickest and easiest way to rid the plant of ants since ...Read MoreQ.Drooping Jade - Huge jade plant given to my office - I've failed to care for it correctly - and probably gave it ...
A.Thanks so much. I'm going to check the root area - and my boss will help me put it into a sunny window. And hopefully it will save it! Such a beautiful plant. I wish I'd ...Read MoreQ.Name Of Plant And Where To Find - I was given seed pods and three sprouted. The leaves resemble a palm only real lacy and they have a ...
A.This is a False Aralia plant. Here is a link with care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/false-aralia/false-aralia-houseplant.htm The sticky substance and yellowing leaves would indicate a infestation of some kind of insect. Treat the plant with Neem Oil. Neem Oil is safe for people and pets. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Ficus Elastica - When is the best time to re-pot?
A.You can repot your plant when the roots are filling the entire pot. You should only go up 1 or 2 inches in pot size and use a good quality potting mix. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Rebuilding Old Wisteria Pagoda - I moved into a new house last year with an amazing wisteria pagoda. It's built on concrete, as previous owner ...
A.This is an unusual situation. It is most likely that with time the Wisteria would recover, as it is very difficult to 'kill' Wisteria vines. Adding soil to the base of the plant can cause disease or fungus and this can severely ...Read MoreQ.Houseplants In Distress – Low Moisture And Frigid Temps - My houseplants are droopy. They had been in a home without heat in frigid temperatures. I transported them to my ...
A.I would continue to care for the plants with light watering and proper light conditions for the plants. You can prune away any dead or dying leaves and then wait and see. Many houseplants will suffer cold damage in temperatures below 50 ...Read MoreQ.List Of Plants For Wooded, Shaded, Wet Area - I need list of plants that I can plant in a wooded shaded, very wet (sometimes standing water) area with ...
A.Here is a link that has an extensive list of possible trees, shrubs and ground covers. https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fact-sheets/trees-shrubs/trees-shrubs-and-groundcovers-tolerant-of-wet-sitesRead MoreQ.Succulent - I have a succulent in a pot that was like a small tree. This afternoon I have noticed that it ...
A.You may want to propagate the succulent with leaf cuttings to give your plant new life. Here are links to help with this. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/propagating-your-houseplants-with-leaf-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm Read MoreQ.Transplanting Wild Holly - Can I transplant a wild holly tree in the winter? It's been out of ground since early Nov. I think ...
A.I would keep the pot in the garage for the winter. Check the soil throughout the winter and add a small amount of moisture if the soil begins to dry out to much. Read More