Q.Calla Lily Drooping - Why does my indoor Calla Lily droop? Am I over watering it or under watering? The plant droops if the ...
A.There could be a few reasons. Your plant does look a bit leggy. It may need more sunlight. Find the brightest location you have. Also check the soil. It should be moist not soggy. The first inch or ...Read MoreQ.Chives - Are the pink flowers that form on the chives supposed to be cut off? Thanks.
A.Most people choose to cut them, but if your chive plant starts to flower, these blooms are edible as well. You can add the chive flowers to your salad or as decorations for soup.Read MoreQ.Deadheading Cannas - Someone told me that cannas should be deadheaded after the bloom begins to fade. I don't understand. Doesn't one just ...
A.I like to deadhead the Canna Lily flowers after they have faded. It keeps the garden and plant more tidy and will promote more flowers. You do need to be careful and cut the spent flower stalk down directly above ...Read MoreQ.Will Crape Myrtle Grow In Tropical Weather - I need to know if crape myrtle trees will go in tropical weather such as Puerto Rico.
A.Crepe Myrtle grows in zones 6 thru 10. Look for a cultivator that will meet your growing conditions. http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/landscape_ornamentals/crapemyrtle/culture/general_growth_requirements.htmlRead More
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Q.Short Corn - The corn stalks in my garden have only gotten 2 1/2-3 ft. The ears are growing but are maturing only ...
A.Premature tasseling of corn (producing ears before the corn is at its mature height) normally occurs because the plant is under stress of some kind. Without more information, I cannot tell you what is causing the stress. Take ...Read MoreQ.Regrowth On Serrano Plants After Rabbits - Rabbits ate the tops of several Serrano plants that were about 1 ft tall. They've started growing back but the ...
A.With that kind of damage, the plant is likely low on energy and this is causing the misshapen leaves. Provide it with some additional fertilizer to help it gain back its energy quicker. As for the height, it likely will ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Get My Jade Cutting To Develop Branches - How do I get my jade plant cutting to develop branches? I have a cutting from an old jade plant ...
A.You can pinch off the very top of the plant and branches will start to grow. Be aware that sometimes open wounds on a Jade can invite insects or disease. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/propagating-jade-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Blossom Rot On Tomatoes - I have mixed up two Tsp. of Epson Salt in 1 gal. of water to foliar feed. How often do ...
A.Once every other week should be fine. If you have not yet read it, this article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htmRead MoreQ.Unknown Tree - My friend has this tree in the vacant lot next to her house and wanted my help in trying to ...
A.Most likely a Beechnut tree.Read MoreQ.Watering Outdoor Plants - If a plant is being watered by a sprinkler system and the foliage and a portion of the soil (but ...
A.It is typically not recommended to water foliage only because this can lead to fungal infections when the plants are not or unable to dry off due to poor air circulation. Therefore, bottom watering or drip irrigation is generally preferred. ...Read MoreQ.No Flowers (bracts) On Dogwood Kousa - We bought a 5 foot China Doll Kousa Dogwood last year with many white bracts. We are in zone 5B ...
A.Environmental problems such as the cold winter can effect flowering. Here is a link with more information to help you pinpoint the possible causes. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-tree-not-flowering.htmRead MoreQ.Walking Down Onion Tops - Should onion tops be walked down during the summer to get bigger onions?
A.It is better to let the onion tops lay over and fade on their own. Walking them down will not produce larger onions. Here are some tips for growing big onions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-info-tips-for-growing-big-onions.htmRead MoreQ.African Violet Plant - I received an African violet plant as a gift and the flowers have opened up, but how do I know ...
A.African Violets have a small root system and do not need a large pot. You may not need to repot for quite some time and when your plant starts to outgrow it's current pot choose a pot that is only ...Read MoreQ.Watering A Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle - How often do you water a Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle? It says on it that it's a shrub but I ...
A.Crepe Myrtle is a deciduous flowering shrub. Crepe Myrtle likes a medium amount of water and prefers consistently moist soil. Once established it is generally drought tolerant, but you should make sure it receives a deep watering at least twice ...Read MoreQ.Morning Glories Not Blooming - We have planted morning glories in an indoor container for the first time. We started with three shoots and the ...
A.Morning Glories need full sun. If the vines are producing seed pods they are spending energy on forming the seeds. Remove the seed pods to encourage more blooms. Here are a few links with more information on growing Morning Glories. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-in-pots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-not-blooming.htmRead MoreQ.Why Are My Calla Lilies’ Leaves Curling - My calla lilies' leaves are curling. Why?
A.Yellowing and curling leaves can indicate watering issues. Either to much or to little. Check to make sure the plants are kept moist but not sitting in soggy soil. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/yellow-calla-lily-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Natural Weed And Grass Killer - Is there any type of Weed and Grass killer that I can use that will not kill the Wooly Thyme ...
A.Unfortunately if you use a weed killer and it touches the Wooly Thyme is will kill it also. You can try to carefully spray a weed if your unable to pull them successfully, but it is nearly as tedious as pulling ...Read MoreQ.How To Cure Diseases On Plum Tree - How to cure diseases on plum tree without pesticides, just organic? Looking for natural way to treat diseases.
A.This is really dependent on the type of diseases, as some cannot be cured. That being said, Neem oil is effective control for many types of insect pests that can lead to disease issues in trees. As a bonus, it ...Read More
