Q.How To Kill Pampas Grass - How can you kill pampas grass plants?
A.This article should help with getting rid of pampas grass: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/pampas-grass-removal.htmRead MoreQ.Desert Rose Blooms - I have a beautiful desert rose but it has never bloomed. I have had it for 4 years. How do ...
A.I would recommend getting a grow light to keep it performing well.Read MoreQ.Bird Of Paradise Plants - Grew from seed 4 bird of paradise plants this year (April). One is now about to flower and they are ...
A.You are correct in that though growing from seed is not necessarily difficult, waiting for growth and flowers takes patience--usually! How wonderful that you have had such success and really must have provided the optimum growing conditions. Enjoy the results of you ...Read More
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Q.Cyclamen - Is it possible to grow cyclamen plants from seeds?
A.You could but it would be difficult and time consuming to say the least. Most are only sold as plants. This article will help with growing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htmRead MoreQ.Transplanted Rose Root System With Damaged Crown - A precious rose bush from an elderly friend--now in a nursing home--was to be mine for transplant. (I know now ...
A.Yes there is still hope. Just give it a chance, I would have put some bone meal in the hole before putting the plant down and made sure that I loosen the soil in a wide area around the plant ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus - My dad has a white flowering hibiscus but, each year, one purple flower grows on this plant. Is this unusual ...
A.Though the reasons are a lengthy scientific report, it basically is due to the pigments in the flowers and environmental changes. Yes, the plant can produce blossoms on one plant that may be different from the others.Read MoreQ.Zucchini Not Producing - Lots of blossoms but then they shrivel up and than no squash. What am I doing wrong? Too much water, ...
A.You are not alone, zucchini can have several issues! Pollination may certainly be part of the issue. I listed a few articles that will help you review the care information and list some of the issues that zucchini suffer. This should ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Chives Foaming? - When I cut the chives off my plant, the ends started to foam when I squished them to hold them. ...
A.This question has me a bit stumped, I even when out a cut a few Chives to check this out! They will drip some moisture if squeezed. I could not find any research that would find a reason for it ...Read MoreQ.Planting Marigolds - How far apart should one plant marigolds? Plants are 15 cm high.
A.Usually anywhere from 4-6 inches apart is fine for these plants.Read MoreQ.Determining Right Moisture Content After Watering - I have a ficus ginseng I rescued from a friend. I re-potted the plant and did its first watering with ...
A.The roots system is extensive and they are holding a lot of water in those thick roots. It may take a week or even longer for the plant to need moisture between watering. Don't worry about a schedule, just check the soil ...Read MoreQ.Is A Date Plam Tree Tolerant Of Wind And Salt? - I live in Hawaii and would like to try growing date palm trees. However, I live close to the ocean ...
A.Though your zone and growing conditions meet many of the needs of a Date Palm, the rainy seasons would likely be to much for the Palm. Here is a link with great information. You can access your location and weather ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria Vine - I just transplanted a Wisteria Vine from its seeding pot to a larger planting pot. How often should I water ...
A.Here is a link with care and planting information. You should not need to fertilize this fast growing vine if planted and a good location with well draining soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htmRead MoreQ.Key Lime Fruit Tastes Bad - We have had our key lime tree about 7 or 8 years. Had its first fruit last year - only ...
A.The most often problem with dry and small citrus is caused by lack of water and soil nutrients. Check the moisture level and watering practices to the links below. Adding 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch will help with ...Read MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle - I planted a Crepe Myrtle approximately 2 months ago during an excessively hot, dry summer in SC. I have watered ...
A.Yes, it likely did not get enough water due to the extreme heat. Daily water would be important for the first 2 weeks, not just on the hot days. Newly planted Crepe Myrtle must be water well until they are ...Read MoreQ.Roses - Problems with roses having brown spots and roses very small. I put rose food on but doesn't help. When is ...
A.Brown spots on roses is often a result of too much water or soil that does not drain well. Spring and fall are the best times to prune. I personally like late spring so the new shoots don't suffer from ...Read MoreQ.How To Garden - I am 8 and I want to be a tourer for gardens and I love flowers. I want to know ...
A.My first thought is to start small. Instead of creating a big garden, try a few plants in pots and slowly work your way up to a garden bed. Perhaps, some of the following articles will help get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/basic-plant-life-cycle-and-the-life-cycle-of-a-flowering-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/how-plants-grow.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/fun-plants-for-kids.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/herb-gardens-for-children.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/children-and-vegetable-gardens.htmRead MoreQ.Yellow Hibiscus Has White Powder - The buds on my hibiscus has what looks like a white powder all over them. What is it and what ...
A.This is Aphids. I see some yellowing to the leaves also. This could indicate some watering issues. Treat with Neem Oil, as this works as both an insecticide and fungicide. Do this weekly until the pests are gone and as a preventative. Here ...Read More
