Q.Dog Broke Of A Piece Of My Daphne Plant - My dog broke of a piece of my Daphne plant right at the root. Is there anything I can do ...
A.Yes, you can propagate from stem cuttings and make new plants from the broken one! Here are some links to help you. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/plant-propagation-by-stem-cuttings-instructions-for-the-home-gardener/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/care-for-winter-daphne.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htmRead MoreQ.Boston Ferns - I have Boston Ferns planted in 10-inch hanging pots on my back porch. They get the morning sun. I have ...
A.The following article will help with fertilizing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm You can always prune out the unsightly looking fronds and they should regrow just fine. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htmRead MoreQ.Harvesting Potatoes - Is there a time when I should stop watering my potato plants prior to the full harvest? I have heard ...
A.Yes, stop watering the potatoes after the foliage turns yellow and dies down. This allows the potatoes to mature to the right stage before harvest. If you continue watering the potatoes may rot in the ground. Here is a great link ...Read More
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Q.How Do I Prevent Squash Borers? - How can I treat/prevent squash borers?
A.The only thing I have ever found to be effective against squash borers is neem oil, applied weekly. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htmRead MoreQ.Trimming Blackberry Leaves - I was wondering if I may trim blackberry leaves from my plants (upright, thorny canes) to expose the berries to ...
A.First-year canes, also known as primocanes, appear as stems that arch or trail along the ground. They usually bear large compound leaves with five or seven leaflets; they do not produce any flowers or fruit. Second-year canes grow to become ...Read MoreQ.Did I Kill My Pittosporums? - My pittosporums were quite large, 8-9 feet, so I cut them way back to around 2-1/2 feet. This was right ...
A.Pittosporums generally do well with heavy pruning. The combined heat and pruning may have stressed the plant. A stressed plant can become vulnerable to insects or disease. Look for any signs of other issues on the plant ...Read MoreQ.Schefflera Repotting - Does a schefflera need a small pot? Does it like it tight or room to grow? I have a small ...
A.i need an answer, i don't have an answerRead MoreQ.Trumpet Vine - My trumpet vine hasn't bloomed in the last 2 years. It used to be covered in flowers, but now it ...
A.I would guess that the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio is off. The soil may have an abundance of nitrogen, which would result in nice, healthy green growth but little to no blooms. Without the right amount of phosphorus, it will ...Read MoreQ.Keeping Dill In Jars For Future Use - I was told you can keep dill and other herbs in jars in freezer with salt to keep them from ...
A.Yes, you can freeze fresh dill. Wash and dry throughly, then place in freezer bags.Read MoreQ.I Think Our Boxwood Is Sunburnt - How do I know if it can still be revived? It appears to browner every day. It started out on ...
A.Though the Boxwood like sunshine they need to be protected from the hottest part of the day as the summer heats up. Feed and water the plants as normal. Give them time to recover, then you can prune up the plants to ...Read MoreQ.Cabbage - What tool is used to cut cabbage off when ready, and does it grow another head of cabbage after cut ...
A.They normally produce one head per plant, which are best cut uing a sharp knife.Read MoreQ.Dutchman’s Breeches - We saw a vine growing in River Falls, Wisconsin. It had very large leaves and was as high as the ...
A.After some research, I have not been able to find a match. Sometimes the wrong name becomes attached to an heirloom plant, so The Dutchman's Breeches name given to you may be incorrect. I have not been able to fine any vining ...Read MoreQ.Fuchsia Leaves And Flowers - My potted fuchsia plant has an over abundance of large flowers and really small leaves. All my other fuchsia plants ...
A.There are many varieties of Fuchsia, some have different size flowers and leaves. Deadhead the plant to help continue the blooming and fertilize the plant throughout the growing season to help it replace the depleted nutrients. The small green ball left after ...Read MoreQ.Harvesting Beets - Once you pick your beets, can you replant the stocks so more beets will grow or is it one beet ...
A.They do produce only one beet per plant, so you will need to plant another batch for additional harvesting later in the season.Read MoreQ.Green Peppers - My Big Bertha bell peppers are starting out good, but at about one inch or so, they are beginning to ...
A.Blossom End Rot. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htmRead MoreQ.Dog Feces In Vegetable Garden - My German shepherd has been using most of my backyard for the past 2 years as his bathroom (urine and ...
A.Yes, it is possible to plant there once you can ensure that the dog is no longer using the area as a bathroom. About 95% of the time, manure from animals, like dogs, will not cause harm - but you ...Read MoreQ.What Fertilizer For Monkey Grass - What fertilizer do I use on monkey grass?
A.Monkey grass generally requires very little in the way of fertilizer, if any at all. These are extremely hardy plants. In fact, some varieties can become aggressive if not situated in a contained area or given enough room to spread. ...Read MoreQ.Crepe Myrtles - Something is eating the bloom berries on my crepe myrtles. Have never had this problem. I have 3 trees and ...
A.This sounds more like the seed pod, which shouldn't affect blooming. This article has information on crepe myrtles and blooming: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-not-blooming.htmRead More