Q.Zucchini - The last 2 years our zucchini plants don't get bushy at all. Right now we have blossoms on the plant ...
A.You may need to re-evaluate your current growing conditions of the plant does not seem to grow as it should. The small growth of the fruit, however, is likely due to poor pollination. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/growing-zucchini.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-fruit-fall-off-the-plant-before-they-are-full-grown.htmRead MoreQ.Beginner — What Can Grow Fast After Summer Planting - I JUST got a plot in a community garden (very late, I know). Wondering what I can plant that might ...
A.Go ahead and visit some garden centers. Many times the vegetable plants are still there and can be purchased rather inexpensively. If you find pepper plants, they can catch up quite quickly in a warm garden. Even a cherry ...Read MoreQ.Leaves On My Ponytail Palm Are Drooping - The leaves on my ponytail palm are drooping instead of standing up. What would cause that? The leaves used to ...
A.It sounds like the plant is just growing and aging. You can prune your plant if it needs it. Here are a couple of links to refresh you on the care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmRead More
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Q.Growing Melons - Should I pinch the melon vines to stop the vine growth, or leave them alone and let them continue to ...
A.While you can pinch out the growing tips, regardless of how much you do this, the plant will still continue to grow out. You can pinch back nearly any type of plant such as annual flowers, vegetables, herbs and late-blooming ...Read MoreQ.Pruning A Male Sago Palm - I have a mature male sago palm that had two seed pods this summer. Both dropped off and are now ...
A.Yes, you can prune it. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/multi-headed-sagos.htmRead MoreQ.Squash - Why are the blooms falling off and not putting squash on?
A.This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. The male blossoms typically drop from the plant ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lily - Does Canna Lily (not Calla Lily) need to be deadheaded after they bloom?
A.No, but you can if they need to be cleaned up. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htmRead MoreQ.Name Of Plant - I have come to live in the US from England and in my English Garden I had a low growing ...
A.I think you may be referring to chameleon plant (Houittuynia). This sounds similar to the ground cover you are describing. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/chameleon-plant/grow-chameleon-ground-cover.htmRead MoreQ.Blueberry Bush Size - We have acquired two blueberry (Elliott and Blueray) bushes that are producing fruit. We need to plant them. How big ...
A.They can be planted as close together as 2 1/2 feet if you forming a hedgerow. 6 feet apart is a good distance for individual specimens. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htmRead MoreQ.Get Rid Of Chipmunks In Plants - I'm having problems with chipmunks burying nuts in my potted plants on my deck and not only will the chipmunks ...
A.To prevent them digging, try making simple cages for the plants out of chicken wire. The holes in the wire allow the plants to grow, but keeps the rodents from getting to the bulbs or roots beneath. This article has ...Read MoreQ.Fungus ID - Found a fungus (?) that looked like 3 worms poking out of the soil. They were round and pink, and ...
A.Do they have a bad smell too? It sounds like you may have stinkhorn mushrooms, which are essentially harmless. Given time the mushrooms will simply go away on their own.Read MoreQ.Gerbera Daisies - My Berbers daisies are growing beautiful new leaves but have had only 2 flowers. Where are the blooms? It is ...
A.The fertilizer may have given to much Nitrogen to the plant. This will cause lots of lush leaves and few to no flowers. You can correct with Phosphorous, Bone Meal is a good source. Here are links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.Weigela Care - We recently had extensive landscaping done and we included the Red Prince Weigela. It has been very hot here in ...
A.It is possible that there are air pockets in the soil that are affecting the roots. I would step firmly on the root balls to help collapse any air pockets. Flood the area with water to help fill them in. ...Read MoreQ.Chili Pepper Problem - I am growing chili pepper plants and a tomato plant on my lanai. I discovered both of the pepper plants ...
A.Sometimes a stressed plant just begins to invite more than one issue. Excess heat or damp conditions can be a source of the issues. Neem Oil is a good way to treat the insects and fungus. Here are some links to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Calla Lily Care - Four years ago when I bought my first house I was given a Calla Lily for a house warming gift. ...
A.It sounds like your plant needs to be divided. Here is a link that will help. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/dividing-calla-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.Hollyhocks - My beautiful hollyhocks grow so tall they become too heavy and droop down. Staking them seems to ruin their appearance. ...
A.I sometimes individually stake my hollyhocks. Some years they just are heavier and taller then others. Planting in an area where the wind does not effect them can also help.Read MoreQ.Tomato Plants Are Full Of Flowers But No Fruit - My tomato plants are full of flowers and are 7 ft high already but have no fruit as of yet. ...
A.Here is a link that should help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htmRead More