Q.Annual Asters Wilting And Dying - Why do my annual asters wilt and die just before getting ready to blossom, after being healthy for over a ...
A.Are they yellowing too? If so, your plants may be infected with fusarium wilt disease, which is common in asters and many other plants. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/controlling-fusarium-wilt.htmRead MoreQ.Fig Bush/tree - I had a large fig tree (8 ft tall, had buds on the ends). Arkansas flood water covered the tree ...
A.It is most likely the roots were overly saturated by the flood water and now the tree is under a lot of stress, which is why it is now sukering (the growth at the base of the tree). While it ...Read MoreQ.White Milky Substance On Plant - I have a milky substance near the blossoms on my plant. I live in Florida in the Villages. What is ...
A.There are a few perennials that emit a milky substance naturally, such as the common Milkweed or Euphorbia. I'm unclear as to the type of plant you are referring too. Other issues that this could be Powdery Mildew, Mealybug or Spittlebug. Here are ...Read MoreQ.Citrus Rind - In AMERICAN GARDENING MAGAZINE, it tells you to use the rind of an orange, lemon or grapefruit for your garden. ...
A.Citrus Peels are used in organic fertilizers. I did not find any research in the addition of gelatin to your mixture. Your Citrus can be composted also. Here are a few articles for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/citrus-peels-compost.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fruit-juice-on-plants.htmRead More
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Q.Fig Tree - We have a fig tree (more like a big bush right now). It was given to us by my late ...
A.Yes, the extreme heat change will cause the Fig to become stressed and drop it's leaves and figs. Common issues especially in a container planted Fig. Keeping the plant properly hydrated will help. Here are a couple of links that will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Orchid Mix - Could you tell me what ingredients are in orchid mix?
A.There are several types of growing media that can be used with orchid plants—redwood or fir bark, sphagnum peat moss, rocks, cork, charcoal, sand, potting soil, etc. A basic mix for growing orchids consists of coarse perlite, fir bark, and ...Read MoreQ.When Are Pineapples Are Ripe Enough To Pick - I didn't find an answer as to when to pick pineapple, and do not want to pick too soon. I ...
A.1/3 or more of the peel should be yellow. Then the fruit can be allowed to ripen off the plant at room temperature. The time it takes for a particular plant to produce ripe fruit depends on the variety, the climate and ...Read MoreQ.Can I Successfully Grow Plumbago - Can I successfully grow Plumbago in Phoenix, AZ?
A.I know the Cape plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) variety is hardy in your area. Here is general information for growing plumbago plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/plumbago/growing-plumbago-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Mandevilla Vine - Why do my mandevilla plants leaves turning yellow? Am I watering too much and what can I do to save ...
A.There are a number of reasons why the leaves may turn yellow. One might be overwatering. Too much water causes yellowing of the leaves and mandevilla do not like overly wet feet. Another possibility could be too little water. If ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lilies - 1. When I pull off the Canna flower head after blooming, it leaves a pod. Does the pod/s need to ...
A.Yes, you can remove these pods.Read MoreQ.Orchids - Can you put more than one orchid in a pot? I would like to put all my orchids in one ...
A.It won't hurt to group them, but I would stick with using the same species. This way they will all use the same type of potting medium and share similar growing conditions. Orchids like to feel "crowded", so planting multiple ...Read MoreQ.Proper Humidity For Gardenia - I searched your site and found that since my flowers are yellow instead of white, it may need more misting. ...
A.Sorry for the confusion. Make sure that you are keeping the soil moist and either mist the plant daily or set it on a pebble tray with water in it to raise the humidity.Read MoreQ.White Small Bugs On New Plumeria Plant - White colony of bugs on my plumeria. How to get rid of them? New at this, so I don't know ...
A.You can treat the plant with neem oil, which is an effective insecticide for many pests that find their way in the garden. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Transplanting Blackberry Trimmings - When I trim my bush, can the really big stalks be replanted to grow a new bush?
A.You will want to give them a year to establish themselves before pruning. Here is an article on pruning holly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Summer Squash - I have a yellow and acorn squash plant growing in my garden. When the vegetable starts to grow, within a ...
A.It sounds like you are having pollination issues. When the flowers are not properly pollinated, the plant will reject the fruit while they are just a few inches long. You may need to hand pollinate. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htmRead MoreQ.What To Apply After Power Raking Thatch From Lawn - On your web site at "https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-thatch-control.htm" in the paragraph about "Removing Thatch in Lawns" it indicates, "In one week, ...
A.That would be nitrogen fertilizer - sorry for the confusion but thanks for bringing the typo to our attention. It has been sent to the editors for correction. 🙂Read More
