Q.Hydrangeas Have Healthy Leaves But No Blooms - Hydrangeas have healthy leaves but no blooms. This a new house and I don't know the variety. Hydrangeas are located ...
A.Some hydrangea grow flowers off of new wood and some of them will grow flowers off of old wood. So this could be a pruning issues. It could also be too much nitrogen/too little phosphorus. For more information on hydrangea ...Read MoreQ.Camellia - I have had a Camellia planted for approximately 8 years, but although healthy, it has not flowered. Any advice?
A.Are you fertilizing regularly? If you are, the plant may be suffering from too much nitrogen. Try working bone meal into the soil to increase phosphorous, and use high-phosphorous fertilizer in the future, but not too much of it. A ...Read MoreQ.Big Bluestem Grasses - I live in a region with very sandy soil. We have an abundance of big bluestem grasses in the area. ...
A.Big bluestem grass seed can be purchased or harvested right from the seed heads. Collect seed heads when they are dry in September to October. Place the seed heads in paper bags in a warm area to dry for two ...Read MoreQ.Holly Branch Rot - My neighbour and I share a large holly bush. Over the past few months, branches have been dying. It seems ...
A.This could be a Canker or the symptoms even seed to match Phytophtora Root Rot. Here are links for you that may help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2055.htmlRead More
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Q.Blueberries - I have a blueberry plant that was planted 4 1/2 months ago. It was doing beautifully and all of a ...
A.In addition to a watering issue, it could be due to the pH of your soil. Blueberries like low soil pH; otherwise, the roots become blocked and the plant cannot take in any moisture or nutrients and will quietly wither ...Read MoreQ.Grapefruit Tree And Orange Tree - I have planted orange and grapefruit plants. Now they are almost 7 feet of high and healthy, but the problem ...
A.This article will help with the blossom/fruit drop (same reasons would apply to these fruits as well as limes): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/is-lime-fruit-and-lime-blossoms-falling-off-tree-normal.htm Additionally, poor pollination can result in blossoms and fruit dropping from trees.Read MoreQ.Outdoor Yucca Transplant - How and when do I transplant a yucca plant?
A.Since the Yucca is quite a tough plant, you could most likely transplant at any time without much issue if it's already outside. The Yucca sends down long tap roots and has a extensive root structure, so digging up this ...Read MoreQ.Symptoms Of A Dying Tree - We have a huge tree whose trunk splits up into four trunks about two feet above ground. I don't know ...
A.I am not sure what is going on with your tree. You may need a professional arborist to come take a look at it. In the meantime, the information in this article may be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htmRead MoreQ.Carolina Jessamine - I have searched but cannot find an answer. I read that carolina jessamine is a fast growing vine that you ...
A.Most rapidly growing plants need a year or two to really get established (i.e. they are growing their roots). Once they are established, they grow rapidly. Consider this year its settling in year and next year you should see the ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree Turning Yellow - I have a beautiful lemon tree that has one limb that the leaves are turning yellow. I live in the ...
A.Most likely the yellowing leaves is a watering issue. Adding 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch can help with moisture retention. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning A Hibiscus - How do you prune a hibiscus?
A.This article will guide you on pruning your hibiscus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm Happy gardening!Read MoreQ.When Do Berry Plants Go Dormant? - I need to know when raspberry and blackberry plants go dormant in Central Texas.
A.They will go dormant at the end of the growing season in late fall and winter months. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/care-of-raspberry-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Elfin Thyme In Lawn - Last year planted elfin thyme to replace a lawn. We did new topsoil and then a layer of mulch which ...
A.This is likely a fungal issue and it may be to late to save the plants. Remove the dead and diseased material and dispose of. You can treat with a fungicide to try to control it, but many times it ...Read MoreQ.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 MoreQ.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 More