Q.Hibiscus Plant? - I have just been bought what I think is a Hibiscus. The flowers are red and also white flowers. They ...
A.You have a Mandevilla Plant. Here is a link to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Weak Stems - My sunflowers, green beans and peas plants' stems are weak and brown and will not stand up. Did I do ...
A.There can be a few reasons for leggy, weak stems. Environmental and lack of nutrients. A soil test is a great place to start. Your local county extension office can help you with this. Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/calcium-fertilizer.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/established-plants-leggy.htmRead MoreQ.Harvesting Rhubarb - If I make my last harvest of rhubarb at the end of June, what happens to the rhubarb stalks that ...
A.I recommend pruning back the rhubarb stalks, once they begin to die back, to the ground in late fall or early winter. For more information on rhubarb, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rhubarb/ Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Pear Tree Leaves Turning Red And Falling Off - Why are my pear tree leaves turning red and falling off? It's only summer time.
A.This can be a sign of Crown Rot which can be overwatering issues. http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/diseases/phyt/phyt.asp https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htmRead More
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Q.Harvesting Brussel Sprouts - Do you harvest Brussel sprouts after the first freeze? I was told that Brussel sprouts should not be picked until ...
A.This really depends more on the variety planted and your region. It is generally better to wait until they have reached anywhere from 1/2 to 1 inch before harvesting. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/brussels-sprouts/harvesting-brussel-sprouts.htmRead MoreQ.Why Has My Corn Not Bore Cobs Yet - Why hasn't my corn bore cobs - just seeds in grass shape?
A.Your corn could have been lacking enough nitrogen and water. As a result, it didn't initially produce enough foliage to make good corn. Corn demands more nitrogen and water than most crops. Water stress delays the emergence of the silk ...Read MoreQ.Hellebore Pests - My hellebore get little white stuff all over. It seems the flowers of the plants all die out quickly after ...
A.It could be mealybug. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Seed From Mexican Bird Of Paradise - I have seeds from a Mexican Bird of Paradise. Do I need to do anything to them prior to planting ...
A.It takes Bird of Paradise plants three to five years to mature from seeds, which are about the same size as a sweet pea seeds and have orange fuzz on the end. Hard seed shells dictate that they must be ...Read MoreQ.Lettuce Seeds - I have romaine lettuce and I want to know how to get seeds from it for next year.
A.If you allow the plant to flower, it will produce seeds, which you can harvest and save for next season. Here is more information on growing lettuce: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce.htmRead MoreQ.Picking Blossoms Off Pumpkin Vines - I want to pick the blossoms off pumpkin vines to eat. Will that affect the plants production of fruit?
A.Pumpkin blossoms produce male and female blooms just like squash. If you want to pick the flowers to eat without affecting fruit production, I would suggest using the male blossoms, as the females are the ones that produce fruit. Here ...Read MoreQ.Lime Tree - I have 2 lime trees kept in the greenhouse. Both have plenty of flowers. One of the trees has got ...
A.Yes, you can hose down the tree with water to knock off the pests. You may also want to treat the tree with neem oil, which is safe and effective in treating many pest problems. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Overwatering Foxglove - I have one Foxglove in Northern Kentucky, I watered it a lot, and now the stems are bent and feel ...
A.Yes, you can over water foxgloves, just as you can other plants. While they like to be kept moist, they should not be waterlogged. Allow the soil to dry somewhat before adding more water. If the plant is currently suffering ...Read MoreQ.Greenhouse - I just finished my greenhouse. I painted the interior bare plywood walls with kilz brand of stain killer. Will a ...
A.If you want the look of the natural wood, then you could go with a clear sealant (which will help guard against moisture from humid conditions inside greenhouse). Most people go with the latex paint option, however, adding an oil-based, ...Read MoreQ.Gardening Vegetables In Spot Filled With Earth And Manure - I am confused as to how to begin. Will I meet success if I make use of the terrace by ...
A.That is not really a question we can answer. You would need a builder come look at your house and terrace to check how much weight the structures could take. That being said, this article on terrace gardening may have ...Read MoreQ.Squirrels - How do I deter squirrels from eating my rose buds and dianthus buds?
A.Perhaps, some of the suggestions in this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/get-rid-squirrels.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Tree - I have a mature fig tree that has not produced any figs in the past 2 years. It is coverd ...
A.It may be a nitrogen/phosphorus imbalance in the soil. Too much nitrogen and too little phosphorus can result in little to no blooming, which means no fruit. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Identify Hibiscus Seed - I would like to gather some seeds from my beautiful hibiscus this year but I am not certain what is ...
A.Allow the seed pods to dry or turn brown on the plant and then harvest them by snipping them off and placing the pods in a brown paper bag. The seed pods will usually split open when fully dry and ...Read MoreQ.Pepper Wilt - Carmine pepper wilt with white fungus on stems.
A.A standard fungicide should take care of it. I personally like neem oil, as it is both a fungicide and a pesticide, but is food safe, beneficial bug safe and organic.Read More