Q.I Have Something To Add… - When you pick figs, it is important to wear long pants, long sleeves and gloves. Take whatever precautions you can ...
A.Thank you for you observation and will pass along to our Editors.Read MoreQ.Red Cabbage - When do I pick Red cabbage?
A.Here is a link that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/harvesting-cabbage.htmRead MoreQ.Rainbow Carrot Seeds - I planted organic non-GMO rainbow carrot seeds this spring, and a few of them have seeded already. Will these seeds ...
A.Your seeds were likely Hybrids, so they may or may not produce seed that grows true to the parent seed. Yes, you are correct the the carrots are biennial and the first year produce the roots and will send up the ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Has Lots Of Green But Is Not Flowering - My hibiscus is not blooming but has lots of green leaves and looks very healthy. What should I do?
A.You likely have to much Nitrogen in the soil. This will cause lots of lush green leaves and little flowering. You can add Phosphorous to encourage flowering. Bone Meal is a good way to do this. Here are some links to ...Read More
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Q.Orchids - I have a orchid that I bought and it's only a young plant but the leaves are starting to go ...
A.Yellowing leaves generally indicate a watering issue, either to much or to little. Here is a link that will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Snap Peas In Asia, Singapore - I love in Singapore and would like to grow snap peas. But from what I'm reading around, it seems that ...
A.Sugar Snap Peas are a cool weather crop. Perhaps you can grow them in the cooler part of your growing period. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/growing-snap-peas.htmRead MoreQ.When Lemons Are Ripe - How do we know when the lemons are ready to be picked from a container grown lemon plant? There is ...
A.Lemons are ripe and ready to pick once they have completely turned yellow. However, slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should also be somewhat heavy feeling ...Read MoreQ.Orange Tree Problem - On the bottom side of the leaves on my orange tree, there appears to be a substance that looks like ...
A.This could be scale. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htmRead MoreQ.Yucca Plant - I just purchased a yucca plant. The plant is young (I assume it to be because it doesn't have a ...
A.I have listed links for both outdoor and indoor Yucca plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/caring-for-and-landscaping-with-yuccas-outdoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/growing-yucca-indoors.htmRead MoreQ.XXL Christmas Cactus - How can I safely downsize my entire Christmas cactus (not just prune it)? It has outgrown several flower pots and ...
A.If you need to reduce its size, you can simply cut the entire plant back by a third. You can even take the cuttings and give them away to friends and family to start a plant of their own.Read MoreQ.Oak - The harsh summer seemed to have dried my oak out but now I notice that all the leaves are brown ...
A.The tree may have dropped leaves or needed to reserve it's energy in the heat. Is the soil draining to much so the roots can't take up the water? Could the soil be holding water and the roots sitting in soggy water? ...Read MoreQ.Tomatoes With Few Leaves - As I cut off the dead or dying leaves on my tomato plant (septoria), will the tomatoes still ripen with ...
A.Yes, they will still ripen. In fact, if they are large enough, you can pick the tomatoes and allow them to ripen indoors. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/how-to-turn-green-tomatoes-red-how-to-store-tomatoes-in-the-fall.htmRead MoreQ.Mango Is Mutating The Seed - My mango is mutating the seed while it is still developing on the tree. Every mango on the tree, while ...
A.I have heard of this effect, called Vivipary in tomatoes, but this is the first question I have seen with Mango fruit effected. I did find that Mango also can suffer from Vivipary, which is generally when the fruit is overripe ...Read MoreQ.Azaleas - Is there a spray to get rid of caterpillars on azalea bushes?
A.Various types of worms can affect garden plants. Those that cannot be picked off can be treated with products containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural bacteria that kill worms without harming plants. Neem oil may be helpful as well. Here ...Read MoreQ.Can It Be Planted In The Fall - Can it be planted in the fall? Northeast--New York suburbs.
A.Can you clarify the type of plant your question is about?Read MoreQ.Saw Something Unfamiliar In Flower Bed - This morning at 7:30 when watering my shrubs (compactas and Burford hollies), I saw a fat light green worm like ...
A.It would be difficult to identify from your description. Many caterpillars are harmless in the garden and will become beautiful butterflies. Inspect your plants for any other signs of insects or insect damage. If you see a problem on the plants you can ...Read MoreQ.My Outdoor Rosemary Looks Dead - We are in Morningside. The plant is many years old. It is near a basil bush and a letsia which ...
A.Overwatering is usually a quick death of a Rosemary plant. Since your plant is very old and established, you may want to try a prune and see if the roots can recover. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/rejuvenation-of-rosemary.htmRead MoreQ.Best Time To Repot Fig Tree - We have a small Brown Turkey fig we need to repot in a larger pot. When is best time to ...
A.I would repot the tree in late winter or early spring while the tree is still dormant, but you can repot figs at any time if you are careful. As for the seeds, I would recommend doing a local search ...Read MoreQ.Is It Bad For The Tree To Let Grass Grow Right Up To It? - We have a young oak growing in our front lawn in Houston, Texas (new neighborhood with new homes). I didn't ...
A.There really is not reason to remove sod around the young trees. As the tree grows and shades the area you may have grass die off and may need to make changes them. 2 to 3 inches of ...Read MoreQ.Pomegranate Species - I bought a pomegranate tree that was supposed to be a Granada with full size fruit. I planted it about ...
A.Environmental factors can effect plant leaves and flowering. I would check the information tag that came with your plant. Also the garden center should be able to verify the plant types they sold. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/varieties-of-pomegranate.htmRead More