Q.Crepe Myrtle - I planted a crepe myrtle last year at the end of summer. It was about 5 feet. It is doing ...
A.Moving any plant during summer will be stressful as the heat makes it more difficult for the roots to re-establish themselves. However, as long as the tree is getting plenty of water it should be ok, though it may look ...Read MoreQ.How To Kill Caterpillar Loopers - My bougainvillea plants are being totally devoured. Help! All the leaves are being destroyed. The plants are in pots on ...
A.This is a stubborn pest to the Bougainvillea plant. You will need to look for a pesticide that specifically says it will kill Bougainvillea Loopers. Neem Oil was a great first try, but look for products that are made up of bacillus ...Read MoreQ.Lilac Never Grows - I planted about 5 years ago and it is still the same size as when I planted it - what ...
A.I am listing a few links for you to refresh you on the growing conditions a Lilac needs. Check soil conditions sunlight and watering to start. A soil test would be a good idea. This will help you determine if you ...Read MoreQ.Planting Spirea - When instructions say plant three feet apart, does that mean measuring three feet from the center of each hole?
A.Actually, this is simply an average spacing between plants (or planting holes) and does not have to be exact. As long as you stay within this spacing minimum, the plants will be fine. I usually measure from plant to plant, ...Read More
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Q.Wisteria Diseases - Our wisteria, which is 20+ years old, is showing some very small, dry looking leaves. I did see the info ...
A.I would check for crown or root galls. Here is some information on them that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-fix-crown-gall.htm If that doesn't turn up anything, it may have a fungus. Treat the plant with a fungicide. I like neem oil, ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria Diseases - My wisteria is over 20 years old and has done beautifully for all that time. Our deck, which is near ...
A.Here is a link that list common Wisteria problems. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-diseases.htmRead MoreQ.Easter Lilies - I have very healthy lilies, which are in bloom right now. Is there any way in which I could force ...
A.You can try deadheading. It is sometimes successful with lilies. As soon as the flower fades on the plant, remove it from the plant. The plant's main goal is to produce seeds, so if you remove the ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plants - My tomato plants are beautiful with exception of no blooms. If I do not water everyday in this 100 plus ...
A.High temperatures are most likely the reason the tomatoes are not setting flowers. You can try increasing Phosphorous by adding some Bone Meal. Epsom Salt can be a help also. Here are some links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tips-for-growing-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htmRead MoreQ.Watermelons - We moved into a place about 3 months ago and there were already watermelon plants here. We have tried to ...
A.When ripe, watermelons are pink inside, cantaloupe a nice orange, and honeydew will be somewhat green. The following articles ahould help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/growing-melons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cantaloupe/growing-cantaloupe.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/growing-watermelon.htmRead MoreQ.Weigela Bush Browning Leaves - Our weigela bush is about 5 years old. It blooms in spring but this year after blooming all the leaves ...
A.This could be due to the heat stress and rain. Pruning off the dead growth may help. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htmRead MoreQ.Keep Iguanas From Eating My Flowers And Herbs - How do I keep Iguanas from eating my flowers and herbs... loves the basil. We are in a Marina and ...
A.I have not been able to find any plants that deter Iguana. Here are a few links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/iguana-control.htm http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in528Read MoreQ.Tomato Not Bearing Fruit - My tomato plants have grown very large and have been producing a lot of flowers for the past 3 weeks ...
A.Have you been fertilizing the plants? They could be get too much nitrogen, which leads to lush foliage but little to no flowers/fruit. This can be offset by adding high phosphorus fertilizer or bone meal around your plants. Here is ...Read MoreQ.When Should I Grow Hollyhocks From Seeds - I want to grow hollyhocks in pots on my terrace garden. Can someone guide me as to what whether I ...
A.Yes, you can grow Hollyhock in containers, but you will need quite large pots to grow this tall flowering biennial. They can grow 5 to 6 feet tall. A good container would be a half whiskey barrel or ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea - I recently purchased a Nikko Blue hydrangea. Some of the leaves had some brown on the edges. I cut them ...
A.This could be a number of things--too little or too much water, over fertilizing, leaf scorch (if planted in too much sun), etc. Typically, in hydrangea, this is caused by a watering issue. Has it recently been planted? If newly ...Read MoreQ.Armored Scale On Ivy Geranium - If oil/soap mix cannot be used on waxy leaf (ivy geranium) or hairy leaf (rose geranium), what can be made ...
A.Neem oil is the most effective treatment we have found for scale insects. It is actually quite easy to use. Simply mix with water per label instructions and apply as a foliar spray.Read MoreQ.Cucumber Plants - Something is cutting the leaves off my cucumber plants. What is it and how can I stop it?
A.There are several pests that could be doing this, such as slugs, cucumber beetles, and cutworms. Regardless of the pest, neem oil should help. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm These articles should help pinpoint the culprit: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-beetle-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htmRead More