Q.Tea On Compost - I'm wondering, we drink lots of tea. I duly compost them. Will this affect the balance of my soil, and ...
A.Below is an article on composting tea bags that you will find helpful. It is said that when added to the compost heap, tea grounds help achieve a pH balance of around 6.5, which is considered optimal for a ...Read MoreQ.Pampas Grass - I just recently purchased some white and red pampas grass. I knew that gallon containers should be planted at least ...
A.This article will give you guidelines on how to plant your pampas grass: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm Basically you will want to plant your clumps of pampas grass at least 6" apart. Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Our Walnut Tree Is Dying - Our black walnut tree is dying. From the information I have read, my guess would be MLO or the Walnut ...
A.Below are some articles on thousand cankers disease and the walnut twig beetle that will help you: https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/0812_alert.pdf http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/thousandcankers.html http://www.thousandcankers.com/ For further information on cankers on trees, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cankers-on-trees.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Possible Pest - We had a 25 year+ old forsythia bush near our rhubarb patch. Recently, I noticed large amounts of sawdust on ...
A.A borer type insect is likely the cause. I would remove the plant and dispose of the material. You can treat the soil with an insecticide. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/crown-borer-management.htmRead More
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Q.Ferns - My ferns turn gray/brown and die down in late July or early Aug. Until that time they fill in nicely ...
A.This could be a watering issue as some ferns need heavy watering. Certain cultivators are quite invasive and can be difficult to control as you mention. Digging up plants and removing is likely the only way to reduce ...Read MoreQ.Does Cutting Off Hosta Shoots/flowers Cause Problems - I do not like the look of the shoots on the hosta plant. I want to cut them off as ...
A.No, cutting the flower stalks from the plant will not cause any harm.Read MoreQ.How Long Does It Take For Pistachio Trees To Give Fruit - How long does it take for pistachio trees to give fruit? I have two, and will they cross pollinate? I ...
A.Between 5 and 7 years and it is a Biennial crop, with heavy fruit every other year.Read MoreQ.Weeds/tree Stumps - I have recently bought a house and was hoping to grow vegetables in an area at the side that gets ...
A.First, you will need to identify what weed you have. The following web page can help you identify your weed and give you ideas on controlling it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/ And, here is an article that will instruct you on how to remove ...Read MoreQ.Propagating A Yucca Side Shoot - I have a yucca elephantine with a bunch of leaves only on one side. Can I cut this off and ...
A.Yes, you may propagate your yucca by taking a cutting. This article will tell you how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Brown Spots In A Few Places - Brown Spots in a few places. How do I correct this? Two places in my lawn have started to turn ...
A.Here is an article that will give you fixes for brown spots on your lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/brown-lawn-fixes.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Small Holes In The Ground - These holes are usually in areas with bare soil, have a small mound of earth around them, but what makes ...
A.It sounds like a critter of some kind has taken up residence in your yard. This article may help determine which it could be: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-and-garden-holes.htmRead MoreQ.Pussy Willow Stump Keeps Suckering - How do I kill off a pussy willow stump that we cut down? It keeps suckering. We cut down a ...
A.Common for Pussy Willow. You can trim down to the ground level and paint the cut edges with full strength herbicide. This will draw down to the roots and kill the roots. You will likely need to do this many times. ...Read MoreQ.More Blooms Than Pods - My bush lima beans have produced many blossoms but, in comparison, few pods with beans. What is the problem?
A.Here is an article that will help explain why you are getting few pods: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Lemongrass Planted In Yard - My lemongrass plant is huge, and I would like to thin it out. How do I do this? I tried ...
A.The younger plants are much easier to remove; however, it may also help to thoroughly wet down the area for about 15 min. or so. This will usually make the ground softer and pulling/digging of plants easier.Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Propagation - How do you propagate a fig tree in both spring and fall?
A.Here is an article that will help you that details the process of propagating fig trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-propagation.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Why Do My Hollyhocks Have Buds That Don’t Ever Open? - I have only had a few flowers but there are lots of buds that have never opened.
A.Likely is an issue with Hollyhock Weevils. Also lack of pollination can cause this problem. Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/controlling-hollyhock-weevils.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htmRead MoreQ.Zoysia Grass - I live in on the Westchester/Putnam county bourder in New York. To be honest, I cut my own grass and ...
A.It will grow, and grow well, where you are, but the reason it is not normally grown in cooler climates is because it goes dormant in the fall and winter and turns hay brown and people don't like the look ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Blooms - What causes our newly planted gardenias to develop browning of their blooms shortly after blooming?
A.It could be your watering practices. When watering, keep the leaves and flowers dry by applying the water directly to the mulch that surrounds the plant. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are excellent choices for watering gardenias. Water droplets ...Read MoreQ.Tomatillo Fruits - how long does it take to make fruit after the husks come on? I'm growing tomatillo for the frist time. ...
A.Here is an article that will help you that explains the reasons for fruitless husks: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/empty-tomatillo-husks.htm Happy gardening!Read More