Q.Yellow Watermelons - I'm a total beginner and this is my first time planting watermelon. I was excited to see that they actually ...
A.Watermelons can come in several colors on the inside. There are red, orange, yellow and white. It sounds like you may have just purchased a yellow variety. Nothing wrong with it, and it should be just as tasty. ...Read MoreQ.Can I Bring My Stevia Plant Indoors To Overwinter? - I am wondering if the stevia plant can keep growing and get larger before I harvest it? Mine is about ...
A.Yes, you can bring your herbs indoors to grow during the winter months. Make sure they have plenty of sunlight. Find the sunniest spot you can for your plants to grow well. You may want to set up a grow light ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lily - Our canna lily only flowered once this year. It is new, so is that the reason, or do I need ...
A.The soil could be lacking phosphorus, which is needed for blooming. You can try a phosphorus-rich fertilizer or adding bone meal to the soil.Read MoreQ.What To Plant - I have a balcony in Washington DC that gets a lot of wind and sun. I've had luck growing thyme ...
A.Many plants can be grown on an outdoor balcony. I've listed a few links for you to help you with some plant choices for your growing conditions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/wind-resistant-plants-for-your-windy-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/urban-gardening-ultimate-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/ornamental-urban-gardens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis-in-pots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/tips-for-growing-exotic-flowering-vines.htmRead More
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Q.Dropping Leaves - So far so good this record breaking heat wave all summer, but now my Bouganvillea is dropping leaves. We water ...
A.Most likely this is attributed to the excessive heat. Many plants will shed their leaves in order to conserve water, even if you are watering daily. With high temperatures, much of the water actually evaporates before reaching the root system. ...Read MoreQ.Pumpkins – When Do They Start To Grow - I planted one Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin plant and it has grown 30 feet. It has been flowering for about 2 months, ...
A.The lack of fruit forming may have been a pollination issue. It is likely to late in the season to do any self pollinated and your pumpkins will not have enough time to grow. I'm listing some links for you to help ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Purchase Skeleton Flower Seeds? - I have been searching for these flower seeds and can't find them anywhere. I would appreciate it very much if ...
A.You should be able to find seed sources by a Google Search. Search for Skeleton Flower seeds or Diphylleia Grayi flower. Also Ebay can be a good way to find more unusual seeds. Make sure you check the sellers ...Read MoreQ.How Should I Prune My Fig Tree? - I bought my fig tree in late summer of last year. I have not pruned it at all so far. ...
A.These articles are great but I'm not sure how they translate to the age of my fif tree. It seems like some of the branches are thick and I'm that if I cut them the tree will die. Please help!Read MoreQ.Wintering Magnolia Tulip Trees - I have a baby magnolia tulip tree, about 6 months old, in a container outdoors. It's doing well but just ...
A.You don't need to bring it indoors, but because it is a young tree in a container, I would recommend placing it in a sheltered location (like near the foundation of your home) and mulching around the pot with leaves ...Read MoreQ.Knockout Roses - My knockout roses initially bloom beautifully. But that is it. They do not have repeat blooms. The plants are very ...
A.Not all roses bloom throughout the summer. Check on the habit of your variety. Pruning may also helpRead MoreQ.Fall And Winter: What To Do With New Guinea Impatiens - Someone gave me a New Guinea Impatiens plant. Now that the weather is getting cooler, what do I do with ...
A.In most cold climates the tropical New Guinea Impatiens are generally grown as an annual. By the end of the summer the plant can be a bit tired and woody. Many people do take cuttings to grow over the winter for new ...Read MoreQ.Sago Palm Female Cone - I have a female cone growing in my sago palm. It has been there for over two months and is ...
A.For a female Sago, we recommend leaving the flower intact. The flower grows very close to the plant and you risk damaging the plant by removing it and it will not hurt the plant to leave it. You may see ...Read MoreQ.Crape Myrtle Drooping - My crape myrtle is dropping. How do I stake and tie it?
A.Drooping is normally due to over watering. If this is the case, simply back off on the water and the tree should right itself. However, if it still needs to be straightened, you can take a rope with a short ...Read MoreQ.Butterfly Bush Uprooted - My butterfly bush uprooted because of the rain just when it had bloomed. I am unsure if we can save ...
A.Tamp down the soil around the plant to make sure no air pockets remain. If the rains have been so heavy as to dislodge the roots, your plant may be in jeopardy. Does the water drain from the ...Read MoreQ.How To Care For Anise Hyssop - How to trim and when? Also, the plant has become massive in one year. Can I split into two or ...
A.You can cut the plant down to about 6 inches front he ground level as soon as the blooms are spent. This plant can tower to 6 feet in height and yes, will spread fairly rapidly. You can lift the plant really ...Read MoreQ.Hardy Silk Tree - I bought a "hardy silk tree" from a catalog store this spring and it is growing, but I'm not sure ...
A.Well, it certainly sounds like scale to me. This article should help with treating it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm We have found neem oil to be effective against these pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Grafting - I would like to know what the best time and month to graft citrus trees and fruit trees. Thank you.
A.Most grafting is done in the winter or early spring while both rootstock and scion plants are dormant.Read More