Q.Fig Tree Problem - I have a Mission fig tree which I planted 13 years ago. Also, not to far from it, about 10 ...
A.The eucalyptus itself is not a problem, but being planted that close, the eucalyptus could be using up all the available water or nutrients in the area. Or, depending on how it is positioned, it could be limiting the ...Read MoreQ.Cat In Vegetable Garden - A neighbor's cat has found one end of our raised vegetable garden bed to be his favorite place to potty. ...
A.To be on the safe side, it takes about a year for any pathogens that might have been in the cat feces to die off. Therefore, I would wait at least that long before turning it into a garden area, ...Read MoreQ.Transplanting Roses - Can I transplant ground cover rose bush in September?
A.Yes you can. Be sure to water it with some water that has a good root stimulator and a product called Super Thrive mixed in the same water. This will help the rosebush get its roots going well and deal ...Read MoreQ.Transplanting Butterfly Bushes - I had to transplant all four butterfly bushes. They were 3 yrs old. Transplanted a 4 ft one in August. ...
A.August heat is a tough time for to move the plants, but water will be the key to helping them to become established and reduce the stress. Add 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch to help with moisture retention. I would ...Read More
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Q.Yellow Leaves On Fruitless Mulberry Trees - Why are the leaves yellow on all the fruitless mulberry trees in North Texas? After much concern for my tree ...
A.Yellowing leaves generally do indicate a watering issue. To much or to little. With the reports of heavy rain, this is likely the issue. There are a few other issues for the Fruitless Mulberry with symptoms of yellowing leaves. I would suggest ...Read MoreQ.When Can I Transplant Lychnis Coronaria? - I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and would like to transplant them now. Is this possible?
A.If the plants are done blooming I would trim them back prior to moving them. You can make the move now with some extra watering and care. Make sure you water daily for the first 2 weeks, then cut back from there. ...Read MoreQ.Hollyhocks Not Growing Stalks - My hollyhocks aren't growing stalks, only leaves and few at that. I planted them from seed indoors in the spring ...
A.Holly Hocks will need to be grown outdoors to meet the soil and sun requirements. You can start the plants indoors but in order to grow this plant, that can reach height of 9 ft tall, you will need to move ...Read MoreQ.Can I Replant This Fall And Move Back To Original Place In Spring - I want to dig up my plant and reset in another bed until spring. The original bed is in terrible ...
A.Coreopsis should do well being moved this fall. Prepare the temporary bed and move the plants. Water the plants well for the first 2 weeks, then you can cut back. Mulch around the plants for moisture retention ...Read MoreQ.Bergamot Plants - My wife received three dry root bergamot plants. What do I do now? Our garden is a row home backyard ...
A.I would go ahead and prepare the planting area and plant the bare roots now. The link below has growing information. Make sure you leave enough room for the growth of your Bee Balm plants, as they most varieties grow from 2 ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Obtain A Banyan Tree Sapling Or Seed - How do I obtain a clipping, sapling, or a seed of a banyan tree? I want to grow one for ...
A.Many reputable nurseries and garden centers sell these trees/seeds. You can also search online for banyan tree retailers. In my experience, eBay is actually a great place to find unusual plants. Just check the feedback on the seller before you ...Read MoreQ.Ponytail Palm Pups - My ponytail palm is covered in pups. Whenever I read about how to transplant palm pups, the instruction is to ...
A.Use a clean knife to remove the pups. You can treat the cut area with Neem Oil if you feel the area is vulnerable to insects or disease. Generally the parent plant is just fine from pup removal. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htmRead MoreQ.Knockout Rose Tree - Why do leaves turn yellow and then fall off? I have several rose trees. After being planted and healthy for ...
A.Here are some links to articles I wrote on these subjects, check them out and let me know if you have further questions or need of help. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/yellow-rose-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/leaves-falling-off-roses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/knockout-roses/knockout-rose-leaves-yellowing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/no-blooms-on-roses.htmRead MoreQ.Deadnettle Seeds - Are the deadnettle seeds of the plant true seeds that can be used to start new plants? Thank you.
A.Generally, yes. Stratify the seeds by placing them ½ inch deep in a small pot filled with moist sand. Place the pot in an area having between 65 and 70 degrees F. for at least 4 weeks, keeping the pot ...Read MoreQ.Worms Coming From Flowering Bush - Worms emerging from large soft brown cocoons on my yellow flowering bush. I have a yellow flowering bush, I'm sorry ...
A.Most caterpillars can be controlled with a treatment of Bt or Bacillus thuringiensis. Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htmRead MoreQ.Elderberry Plants - The fruit of elderberry plants sit on the ends of very fine short stems which are attached to much larger ...
A.Only the berries are used for cooking, like making jelly. They lose their toxicity when cooked properly. The stems should not be used or consumed. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htmRead MoreQ.Pumpkins - I live in Colorado Springs, Co. and planted my pumpkin patch in early June. Quite a few of my pumpkin ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/how-to-tell-when-pumpkins-are-ripe.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/getting-green-pumpkins-to-turn-orange-after-the-pumpkin-vine-dies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing-tips-for-halloween-pumpkins.htmRead MoreQ.Ficus Alii Growth Rate - I'm much more familiar with the benjamina and they grow quite fast. Even cuttings that I root, once some small ...
A.A cutting from a Rubber Tree plant should form roots in 2 to 3 weeks. Here is a link with information on propagating cuttings. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Potted Cacti Issues - I first started noticing there were strange pale looking spores in the pot of one of my cacti. I repotted ...
A.Though it is a cactus mix your using and you mention that the soil is moist, you likely have watered to heavily and this is the cause of fungus in the soil. You may want to amend the mix with some ...Read MoreQ.Trumpet Vine - I have had ny Trumpet vine for almost 10 years. Ome year I got 6 blooms. This year I had ...
A.It could be a pollination problem. When the flowers are not pollinated, the plant "aborts" the bloom. Or, most likely it is petal/flower blight, a common fungal infection, which causes the blooms to become brown and shrivel. The petals may ...Read MoreQ.Moving Baptisia Plants - Should I try to move my Baptisia now or wait until spring? It is small but will be too crowded. ...
A.You are correct that they don't like to be moved, but you certainly can move then. Sooner than later as the root system is quite large. Moving them will likely reset the flowering and they may not flower again for ...Read More