Q.Planting Feather Reed Grass - I live in zone 7. Can I plant Feather Reed grasses this fall before any frost? I need to know ...
A.It would be best to start new ornamental grass plants in the spring. Most can be slow to become established and grow. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/feather-reed-grass/growing-feather-reed-grass.htmRead MoreQ.Moving Bleeding Hearts - I want to move my bleeding hearts. Can I do this in fall? I live in Central New York.
A.Yes, you can lift and move the plants this fall. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htmRead MoreQ.Large-sized Cherry Tomatoes - One year we bought tomato plants that were mislabeled. They turned out to be larger than cherry tomatoes, but not ...
A.It may have been a tomato that is literally called "Large Red Cherry" tomato. It would fit with your description. Another possibility would be the Red German Cherry and Jolly Hybrid Cherry.Read MoreQ.Philodendron - I have a philodendron. The leaves are very shiny and healthy. The vines are very long and although the leaves ...
A.It may need some pruning, repotting and fertilizer. Trimming back the plant can rejuvenate the plant. Yellowing leaves can indicate a watering issue, to much or to little. Here is a few links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/climbing-vines-indoors.htmRead More
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Q.Snapdragons As Perennials - Should I pull my short plants this fall or if I leave them in the ground for the winter, might ...
A.You can pull them, leave them, or harvest seeds. Most snapdragons are self-seeding annuals, so they will come back each year, but they are not necessarily going to be the same plants as the year before. There are a few ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Buy Sieboldii Dwarf Clematis - I have 20 varieties of clematis at present. Trying to purchase "sieboldii dwarf" and "polish". Do you know where I ...
A.Do a Google search for the specific varieties you are looking for. Also search for Clematis growers that mail order. Ebay can be a good source for plants and seeds. Verify a seller has good feedback before purchasing.Read MoreQ.Rose Stems Have Small Ugly Thorns - Plant has developed large, yellowish stems with multitude of small, ugly thorns. Other stems are okay and all stems are ...
A.They could be sucker shoots that suck alot of nutrients from the bush and do not produce any or small flat blooms. Best to prune them out as far down as possible and seal the end of the cut with ...Read MoreQ.Rhubarb - When do I harvest my rhubarb? It is about 12" long, but is green.
A.It depends on the variety. Some varieties should be red when harvested, while others should be harvested when green because the stalks never turn red. If you have a red variety, wait until the stalks are red to harvest. After ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Leaves Becoming Lacy - How to treat the organism that is causing my fig tree leaves to become lacy?
A.If it is a pest, which could be many, insecticidal soap should work. I like neem oil as well. Here is more information on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Can Cucumbers Cross Pollinate With Cantaloupe - Can cucumbers cross pollinate with cantaloupe or watermelon?
A.Crossing between members of the this family is rare and unlikely. On the off chance that crossing does occur, it will not show up in this year's fruit but the seeds that are saved from them and planted next season. ...Read MoreQ.Boston Fern - I have an inside Boston fern that gets long stringy growth with no fronds. Do I remove them or let ...
A.If the fern were outside in nature, those runners would root where they touch the ground, giving the plant another means to spread. You can cut them off. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-runners.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htmRead MoreQ.Japanese Clover In Centipede Grass - What can I do now to get rid of Japanese clover in centipede grass lawn? I live in Myrtle Beach, ...
A.Here is a link with information and some techniques to try. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-lespedeza-clover.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plant - I'm finding a black spot right at the hilt of stem of the branches and the leaves are turning yellow. ...
A.Unfortunately, it sounds like you may have bacterial infection. There are several that can have this affect This article will have more information about all of them: http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/factsheets/Tomato_Bacterial.htmRead MoreQ.Sago With 3 Male Cones - Sago had 3 cones in middle this year. What do I do with the new growth? It seems reasonable that ...
A.When removing each cone, hold the cone at the center and snap it off. You can also saw it off at the bottom.Read MoreQ.Morton Bay Figs In Pots - I have a Morton Bay fig in a pot which is where I intend to keep it. However, I recently ...
A.I would visit the garden center and find an adequate sized and sturdy pot for your potted Fig Tree. Here are some links with good information to help you get started. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/potted-fig-tree-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htmRead MoreQ.Acorn Squash - I have followed the directions for planting and caring for acorn squash. I have lots of blooms, but no fruit. ...
A.This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. The male blossoms typically drop from the plant ...Read MoreQ.How Long Does It Take For A Creeper To Grow? - I'm doing a project about the environment and I would like to know how long it will take for a ...
A.I'm not sure of type of plant you are referring to. Growth rate depends on many factors from plant type to growing conditions.Read More