Q.Crepe Myrtle Problems - My Crepe Myrtle tree keeps losing the new branches that it is growing. They seem to grow in and look ...
A.Sounds like it has tip blight. This article will help: http://gardening.yardener.com/Problems-Of-Crepe-MyrtleRead MoreQ.Pine Tree Was Trimmed And Now Drips Sap - I've owned a condo for 25 yrs and recently a pine tree was trimmed in the complex and sap is ...
A.Other than pruning away the pine branches that are causing the problem, there is little you can do to prevent tree sap from occurring. This is simply a natural thing--though I feel ya. It does indeed get everywhere. Here is ...Read More
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Q.White Powdery Stuff On Peach Tree Branch - I have white stuff that is on some branches of my young 2 year old peach tree. What is it ...
A.It sounds like Powdery Mildew. Neem Oil is a good treatment. Here are some links. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.What Causes Hibiscus To Have Sparse Leaves? - I have a double yellow hibiscus but it has very few leaves on it. I have had it for probably ...
A.would recommend having your soil tested. It sounds like there may be something missing that is keeping it from reaching its potential. A soil test will be able to tell you exactly what is lacking so that you can fix ...Read MoreQ.Rose Bush - I have 2 healthy rose bushes growing next to each other. One produces blooms but the other one grows and ...
A.Here is a link to any article for you on this subject: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/no-blooms-on-roses.htm Make sure the one rosebush is not shading the other as the sun being limited to one rosebush over another can and will effect the performance of ...Read MoreQ.Strawberries - How do I know my plant is a strawberry plant?
A.Strawberry plants will normally grow in a 3-leaf pattern. While it is too late now, they produce small white flowers in early spring followed by the red berries, though there are some that bear fruit in summer too. This picture ...Read MoreQ.Bark Damage To Young Orange Tree - I was weed wacking around a young navel orange tree (less than 3 ft tall) and accidentally stripped the bark ...
A.Leave the wound open to the air, but watch for insects or disease. It may heal just fine. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htmRead MoreQ.Young Ficus Benjamina Leaves Red - My ficus has been outside for about a month this summer. Lots of fresh growth. Question, why do the outdoor ...
A.This is a color that shows on leaves that are grown outdoors. It is rarely seen on indoor growing Ficus. It adds a nice color interest to the plant. Enjoy! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htmRead MoreQ.Digging Up Bulbs - Having work done to the house, which necessitated digging up lily, crocus and tulip bulbs. I would like to store ...
A.You could go ahead and plant them in your new location now. Moving them now most likely will effect your flower output next spring. Here is a link with other storage solutions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htmRead MoreQ.Lavender - I plant about 145 lavender plants in November last year. Today, I have 100 absolutely beautiful and 45 that are ...
A.Environmental conditions can effect your plants and the growing rates and patterns can and will deviate from plant to plant. I have listed a few links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/lavender-in-the-garden-information-and-growing-lavender-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/herbs/crops/culinary/lavender_mccoy.htmlRead MoreQ.Possible Effect Of Soft Water - Beginning with the sandy clay in the upper hills of the Bay Area, I added 50% mushroom compost in raised ...
A.Soils with a high pH and salt can tie up phosphorous by creating a reaction between phosphorous and calcium. How was the pH on the soil test? If it was higher than 7, also take steps to bring ...Read MoreQ.Holes In My Knockout Roses - My roses bloomed and then looked like they were dying. They have holes in the leaves. Is there anything I ...
A.It sounds like they are being attacked by insects or night feeding worms. Most likely insects. I would buy some Bayer Tree and Shrub granules and give some of the granules to each of the rosebushes per the label instructions. ...Read MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle - My crepe myrtles have only shed their bark one time in five years. The problem is the leaves turning brown ...
A.Watering issues could be a cause. Inspect for insects or disease and treat with Neem Oil if found. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/bark-shedding-crepe-myrtle.htmRead MoreQ.Trimming Stalks - Can you trim off the many side branches to only one so that the Norfolk Pine has only one main ...
A.Yes, you can do this, but when doing this, make sure not to remove more than 1/3 of the plant at a time.Read MoreQ.Does Finch Feed Harm Rose Bushes - I have a finch/sunflower feeder in my rose garden and lots of excessive seeds are packed in the landscape rocks ...
A.The seed itself should not be harmful, however the resulting sprouted plants could be. Roses do not like to have to battle other plants for their water or nutrition. They will tolerate some companion plants but it is just that, ...Read MoreQ.Growing Peaches - I have two peach trees. They produce lots of peaches but they never get big enough to eat. They stay ...
A.If they stay on the tree through to the fall, it may be that your tree is getting just a little bit too little chilling. Without enough chilling, peach trees will not flower properly. If the chilling time ...Read MoreQ.Hardy Banana Leaves Have Been Damaged - I have a Hardy Banana (Musa resistente) that I have been growing indoors since last summer. I recently took it ...
A.You will need to wait and see if your plant can survive it's accident. Leave a leaf alone if it's intact, but trim away any ragged edges. New leaves will grow from the center. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htmRead More
