Q.Hibiscus Care - Can I plant my hibiscus in my garden or do I need to take it indoors?
A.Hardy hibiscus plants need little care over winter and are hardy to zone 5 with no protection outdoors, though you may add mulch if you like. The tropical varieties are the ones that require growth indoors over winter. So look ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Yellow Leaves - My hibiscus is in a pot the correct size but the leaves are turning yellow and some have brown spots ...
A.It sounds like the plant may have a black spot fungus. Treat the plants with a fungicide. If the yellow leaves continue, this article will have other suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Yucca Plant - My yucca plants have a stalk of green bulbs coming out of the center. They are about 1" to 2" ...
A.It sounds like the flower stem. You should be getting flowers shortly.Read More
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Q.Holly Has Many Branches With Leaves Only At End - What should I do with my small holly bush that has no leaves except on the end of branches? This ...
A.This could be due to a few reasons. Insect or fungus issues. Sun scorch can cause this. Lack of sunlight reaching the center of the plants. Here are some links for you to pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/fertilizing-holly-bushes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Boston Fern - Do I cut the tendrils from my Boston fern? Not the ones that have leaves on them but the long ...
A.Here is an article that will help you prune your boston fern: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm And, yes, you can prune those leafless runners. 🙂Read MoreQ.Calla Lilies - I have several calla lily plants. My problems is the leaves on the lilies are so large you can't see ...
A.The plants may need to be divided. Crowded plants will struggle with blooming. Also a boost of Phosphorous can help with blossoming. Bone Meal is a good way to do this. Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/dividing-calla-lilies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.Pencil Plant - I have a pencil plant. Can I split the roots to make two plants? It is about 3 feet tall ...
A.Yes, you should be able to successfully spit the plants. Use good quality cactus potting mix and a well draining pot. Be careful not to use to large of a pot for the new plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/pencil-cactus/care-pencil-cactus.htmRead MoreQ.Can You Name This Rose - I would like to find out what the name of this rose is.
A.Here is a link you can go to and enter in known information about the rose, such as color and do a search for the rosebush. Hopefully you will find a matching photo of her here: http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php ...Read MoreQ.Which Are The Ideal Plants To Grow In Coco Peat? - I do not have much information about which plants are suited to grow in coco peat, hence I have planted ...
A.Because of the qualities you mention it may work well for some plants and not so well for others. You will need to add something to help with nutrients for most plants. Organic compost would be a good choice to amend the ...Read MoreQ.Purslane Planting - I wondered when the best time is to plant my seeds? I am in Goulburn, NSW.
A.The ideal time to plant purslane seed is after the last frost of spring. For more information on the care of purslane, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/purslane/edible-purslane-herb.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Planting Trees And Killing Surrounding Weeds - I want to plant three trees (variety not yet decided but will be up to 6 metres tall) but I ...
A.How and when to plant the trees is greatly determined by the varieties you choose. Here are some links to help you get started. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-grass-naturally-kill-unwanted-grass-in-your-yard.htmRead MoreQ.How To Tell When Radish Is Ready To Take Out - I have A Sparkler White Tip radish in my garden and planted it in the summer. It has been 3 ...
A.Radish are generally a cool weather crop. If the bulbs are not forming, it may be simply to warm for your radish. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/harvest-radishes.htmRead MoreQ.Banyan Tree - Banyan tree has many seeds but we can't find many banyan trees nearby. Why?
A.The seeds may not have the proper germination conditions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/banyan/growing-a-banyan-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Cobaea Turning Deep Purple Then Yellowing - Why are the leaves of my cobaea turning deep purple then yellowing in the centre? The past month has been ...
A.This could be a nutritional issue. I also would treat with Neem OIl. Epsom Salt may help. Here are links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/cup-saucer-vine/growing-cup-and-saucer-vine.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htmRead MoreQ.Where Can I Purchase French Tarragon Plants? - The garden centers here never have tarragon plants. Can they be purchased via Internet?
A.Yes, they can be purchased on the internet. Amazon is one such place where you can find them: https://www.amazon.com/Hardy-French-Tarragon-Plant-Artemisia/dp/B0019SWI02 For more information on growing french tarragon, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/tarragon/growing-french-tarragon.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree - The lemon tree is 3 to 4 years old and has grown to a height of 4 feet. It is ...
A.When you get blossoms but no fruit, or when blossoms drop, this is normally an indication of poor pollination. If there are not enough natural pollinators around or if it's grown indoors, the tree will have difficulty producing. This is ...Read MoreQ.Purple Sandcherry Has Yellow Leaves - My Purple Sandcherry bush is about 10 yrs old and this July the leaves have turned yellow brown throughout. What ...
A.Yellowing leaves are generally an indicator of watering issues. To little or to much. If the area is dry, I would add some additional water. 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch can help with moisture retention. Also check for ...Read MoreQ.Knockout Roses - Can knockout roses be grown in pots successfully? How often should they be watered?
A.Yes they can be grown successfully in pots. Make sure you get large pots that have drainage holes in them as they do not like overly wet soils that stay too wet. The amount they should be watered depends on ...Read More