Q.Fuchsia - I have noticed green like shaped peas or berries on my fuchsia. I would like to know what they are. ...
A.These are the seed pods and you should remove them so the plant does not put it's energy into the seeds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htmRead MoreQ.Possible Disease Of Deborah Norway Maple - I have two DNMs, each 2 yrs. old, trunk diameter 12". They were planted the spring before cicadas hit and ...
A.Here is a few links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-bark-disease.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Tree In Container - I have a young fig tree in a container. Some of the leaves have started to turn yellow. What haven't ...
A.Yellowing leaves generally indicates a watering issue. To much or to little. Container plants will generally need more water. Daily and even twice daily if the temperatures are above 85 degrees. Increase watering and the link below will refresh you on the ...Read MoreQ.Kidney Beans - Should the kidney beans be red when you harvest them (if going for a dried hard)?
A.The pods at harvest time should become a dull tan color and the beans inside, depending on variety (there are white types) will be a red color.Read More
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Q.Improving Bad Section - We have nice zoysia jamur in front and back. In the front, a full half section does not grow lush ...
A.I would start with determining if you have a build up of thatch. Here is a few links with more information. It may be that you have a issue with Brown Patch. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/zoysia-diseases-tips-for-dealing-with-zoysia-grass-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/facts-about-zoysia-grass-zoysia-grass-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Holly Bushes Dying - We have always had holly bushes which pretty much thrived. The two in the north facing area of the house ...
A.Hollies are very susceptible to honey fungus, which causes rapid death. The fungus appears in autumn as clusters of brown stools. The landscaping is unlikely to be the problem.Read MoreQ.Pumpkins - We planted a pumpkin this year. We want to cook it. The pumpkin is bright orange on the outside and ...
A.You can't ripen a pumpkin that has already cut open. The insides of pumpkins will vary in color depending on the varieties of pumpkins you are growing. Pumpkins can continue ripening off the vine. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/post-harvest-pumpkin-storage.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Trees - Do I have to plant more than 1 fig tree to have it produce fruit??
A.No, you do not need more than one fig to produce fruit. If you have a fig tree that is not producing, this article will help determine the cause: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Sweet Corn Growing On Male Parts Of Plant - I am growing sweet corn. I have it in a block growing very well but only one of the plants ...
A.This looks to be a tassel-ear. The link below explains this event. https://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/news/timeless/TasselEars.htmlRead MoreQ.What Color Is The Meat In Spaghetti Squash - The squash is yellow and hard but the inside is kind of green. Is that normal?
A.You may have harvested your Spaghetti Squash to soon. The inside of the vegetable should be yellow to orangish colored. Here is a link to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htmRead MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle - I would like to know if I can plant crepe myrtle at this time. Or is too late for this ...
A.You can plant your Crepe Myrtle now. Water the plant well before planting, this will help the plant adjust and take up the water when it is planted. Make sure you provide daily water for the first 2 weeks and ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea - If a potted hydrangea was mistakenly put outside in direct sunlight and it dried up, can it be planted in ...
A.If the roots are still alive and viable you can go ahead and plant out. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htmRead MoreQ.Curcuma - I just came into possession of 4 pots of Curcuma. What are the planting requirements to keep them in good ...
A.This really depends on the type you have as there are a number of curcuma varieties, which can include Siam tulips (Curcuma alismatifolia), hidden ginger (Curcuma petiolata), turmeric (Curcuma longa),etc. For generalized care, this article should help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/ginger-plant-division.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/siam-tulip/growing-siam-tulips.htmRead MoreQ.Why Do My Tomatoes Crack - Why do my tomatoes crack when I bring them in the house? I don't have problems with them cracking on ...
A.Tomatoes continue to ripen off of the vine, so if they are cracking after picking that have just ripened to that point. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-cracking.htmRead MoreQ.I Have A Flamboyant Tree - What do I do with it in the winter? I live in Navasota, which is northwest of Houston. I am ...
A.If this has been planted in the ground it will not winter over if temperatures are below 40 degrees F. If you have this tree in a pot you can move to a sheltered location and add some insulating material around ...Read MoreQ.Winterizing - My first hibiscus plant - I loved it outside and I want to save it. How do I winterize and ...
A.If you are bringing in a potted tropical hibiscus, you can hose it down well with water and cut it back by up to 1/3 before bringing it indoors. Neem oil is a good treatment for any pest issues that ...Read MoreQ.Apricot Trees - Apricot tree has not produced fruit. Tree three or four years old.
A.I would recommend adding phosphorus to the soil. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm For additional reasons why this can occur, this article should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/apricot-tree-not-fruiting.htmRead More