Q.Poor Results Growing Veggies - I have grown all sorts of vegetables successfully in other gardens in the past. Since moving to my current house, ...
A.It certainly would be a reasonable question to present to the neighbor. I would also have a soil test preformed. This is the only way to correctly determine what is in the soil and save time and money in guesswork. Raised ...Read MoreQ.My Indoor Plants Are Dying - I am very new to gardening field. I recently renovated my home and wish to place indoor flowering plants everywhere. ...
A.First of all, back off on the watering. You don't need to water every day, especially for plants inside. Most need only be watered when the top inch or so of the soil is dry. Too much water can be ...Read MoreQ.Seed - I have collected early seeds of snow peas and long beans. Can I plant them now for a fall crop ...
A.You can use them for this year. You do not need to wait to plant them.Read MoreQ.Transplantation - A six months to one year growing "Curry leaf" plant from the time of germination is taken out from the ...
A.If the root broke, trim back the top of the plant some (no more than 1/3 of the plant). Keeping the humidity around the plant high will also help. Setting a bowl of water near it will help keep the ...Read More
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Q.How Do I Get Rid Of Web Worm - How do I get rid of web worm in my cherry tree? This is about 3 ft long.
A.Here is an article on controlling webworms that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-fall-webworms.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.Root System - We live in MO and our magnolia is doing great. Faces west in a nook by house. How large is ...
A.Magnolia has a very wide spread out root system. It is not generally an invasive root system but could invade a weak foundation. Moving an established Magnolia can be difficult and may not be successful. The root system can ...Read MoreQ.Hostas - My hostas have been in place for many years. Until recently, the ones with green leaves and white stripes were ...
A.Yellowing leaves generally indicate watering issues. It does sound like they need more water. I would trim up the plants and give them some water to help sustain them through the hot summer days. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/growing-hosta-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Potting Mixture - What is builder's sand? I notice a lot of plants require a mixture of sand for good drainage but I'm ...
A.Builder's sand is coarse sand that can improve soil drainage and is often found in the masonry department of most home centers. It has a much larger grain than play sand. If you are unable to find builder's sand, ...Read MoreQ.Cypress Tree Turning Dry And Brown - My cypress tree is in a container and has thrived until this summer. When it has been hotter and dryer ...
A.Increase watering. Container plantings need daily water and even twice daily if the temperatures are above 85 degrees. You can prune away dead material.Read MoreQ.I Am Interested In Growing Purslane - For years I have grown Portulaca (Rose Moss). Is it the same or different? I noticed a plant growing in ...
A.Rose Moss and Portulaca Grandiflora are one and the same. Without a photograph, I am unable to tell you if the plant you are seeing in your driveway is Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea). Purslane is known as a prolific ...Read MoreQ.Strong Wind - My question is, what is your suggestion in planting trees in a windy area? It is almost 1000 m. high ...
A.Growing anything under less than ideal conditions, such as harsh winds, is not an easy thing to do. That being said, it's not impossible either. In addition to the suggested articles above, you could try looking for native plants, as ...Read MoreQ.Peeling Bark - The bark on my Crepe Myrtle is peeling off and has been for the last few weeks. It did not ...
A.In most cases, shedding bark on crepes is normal. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/bark-shedding-crepe-myrtle.htmRead MoreQ.Nitrogen Fixing Plants - 1) How do I get plants (Nitrogen fixing plants) to increase nitrogen uptake from the air? 2) Is there a ...
A.1) You can inoculate the soil with a special kind of bacteria that will increase the nitrogen uptake of nitrogen fixing plants. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm 2) No.Read MoreQ.Squash And Cucumber Side By Side - I planted squash and cucumber side by side and got a round fruit like a small melon. Looks like a ...
A.It can't happen. Squash and cucumbers crossing is like cats and dogs breeding with each other. Genetically impossible. That being said, cucumbers and melons are actually genetically close enough to cross, so that may be an offspring of that kind of ...Read MoreQ.Experiencing Constant Problem With Gardenia - Last 2 years I have been struggling to grow gardenia plant. One plant died with leaves turning yellow. I bought ...
A.Having the correct sunlight and humidity indoors for you Gardenia can be a challenge. It looks like an infestation of scale and aphids on your plant. I would wash away as much of the issue as you can by rinsing ...Read MoreQ.How To Take Care Of Schefflera Plants - One of my schefflera plants has lost more than half of the leaves. The leaves don't look healthy. Another one ...
A.Below is an article on the care of schefflera plants that will help you - verify that you have been watering it correctly. I think that repotting your schefflera in a pot the next size up in fresh soil ...Read MoreQ.Why Do Only Some Buds On Hydrangea Paniculata Open? - We moved into our house almost 4 years ago. The property had 3 large hydrangea trees (sorry, I do not ...
A.I would suggest bone meal to boost your phosphorus level in the soil, as this may be low. Here is more information on reasons hydrangea won't bloom: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htmRead MoreQ.Cucumber - Why do I have white ones?
A.This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/white-cucumber-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Grow My Peach Tree Over A Pergola? - We live on Vancouver Island (Zone 8b) and have 2 peach trees against our shop wall. I want to build ...
A.I really don't see any reason this would not work. You will need to make sure you have air circulation for the health of the tree and watering would need to be monitored. Lovely garden! Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htmRead More