Q.No-spray Pest Control - Could you advise a no-spray pest control? I have some indoor plants that are bushy and are very hard to ...
A.Try neem oil. It is a systemic pest killer, so it gets into the plant and kills any bugs that feed on the plant. It is helpful to spray some on the leaves, but you don't need to ...Read MoreQ.Dolchica Spirea - Can I plant dolchica spirea with flamingo willow? I don't know if the colors will blend.
A.Provided they share similar growing conditions, they should do fine together. The pink blooms of the spirea will actually stand out nicely amid the soft pink and white foliage of flamingo willow.Read MoreQ.Loropetalum’s Planted Keep Losing Leaves And Dying - I have planted a total of four Loropetalum's this summer, and three have lost their leaves almost over night and ...
A.Your shrubs likely just did not do well with the stress of planting in the heat. Watering is the key and with sandy conditions the drainage of moisture may have not allowed the roots to draw up the moisture. ...Read More
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Q.Worm - I have a neon green worm eating my tomatoes. It's not a hornworm, though. Can you tell me what it ...
A.It is hard to say with any certainty as there are literally tons of worms/caterpillars that it could be. Regardless of the worm, however, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) can be sprayed on the plants. This insecticide attacks the digestive system of ...Read MoreQ.Snow Gum Dripping From The Leaves - We have a large Snow Gum that, for the first time (we have been here 23 years), is spraying gum ...
A.Your tree has an infestation and the Honeydew that is falling from the tree is actually the insects secretions. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-problems.htmRead MoreQ.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 MoreQ.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 More