Q.My Vegetables Are Not Growing - I just got all new raised beds and, thus, a huge load of new soil (I compost but since we ...
A.Weather certainly could be a factor. Has it been cold or warm? Evening temperatures should be at least 50 to 55 degrees for the plants to stay warm enough to start growing. Plants will just sit there ...Read MoreQ.Tiny Worms Eating Hollyhock Leaves - I live in Iowa and have tiny worms eating my hollyhock leaves. What do you recommend to spray them with ...
A.You could try using Bt or neem oil to get rid of the worms. Here is more information: https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05556.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Need A List Of Flowers That Grow Well In The Sun - Need a list of flowers and shrubs that grow well in direct sun. Need to plant outside for flower garden. ...
A.Here is an article that may be of help. Also if your dealing with heavy rainfall make sure your planting in soil that is well draining. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Cutting Grass After A Day Of Rain - My gardener cuts the grass the day after it rains and the ground is still wet. I believe it should ...
A.If the blades of grass are bent over from the weight of the water then it is best to wait until the lawn is dryer. Wet grass does not cut as cleanly and can clump up in the mower more easily.Read More
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Q.Corn Plants - My corn is dying. It's turning yellowish and dry on the ends. Should I cover it? 90-100 degrees here. I ...
A.They may not be getting enough water. Corn has very shallow roots and needs lots of water during its active growth, especially in temps as high as you are experiencing. Typically, the garden needs about an inch or so of ...Read MoreQ.Sago Was Vandalized And Leaves Torn Off - My sago was vandalized last night and the palm leaves torn off. Will it keep my sago from growing? What ...
A.Thank you so much for your help.... I am just sick about it..Read MoreQ.Purple Fountain Grass In Containers - Can you just KEEP purple fountain grass in containers year round or does it HAVE to be ground planted?
A.Yes, you can grow this ornamental grass in a container as long as it receives adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate the plant's size. Here is more info on caring for purple fountain grass: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/grow-purple-fountain-grass.htmRead MoreQ.Over Watered A Christmas Cactus - I screwed up and over watered our Christmas Cactus for a long time. I assume it had rotted. It is ...
A.I do think cuttings may be the best approach. Here are some links with great information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/overwatering-container-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-propagate-and-plant-christmas-cactus.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/limp-christmas-cactus.htmRead MoreQ.Yew Shrubs - A gardener trimmed our Yew shrubs way back this spring and friends tell us they won't grow back. Is that ...
A.Well this can be shocking to look at! You should be able to see new growth emerging from buds along the remaining branches. It may be 2 to 3 years before the Yew appears whole again. You may want to give your hedge ...Read MoreQ.Will Wisteria Plant Damage My Pond - I was planning on planting some wisteria plants around my pond and I was wondering if this would be safe ...
A.I don't think you need to worry about toxicity from the flowers, I would worry more about the invasive roots damaging the pond itself. You may want to reconsider the location. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htmRead MoreQ.Failure To Bloom (calla Lily) - I have several calla lilies but one set that I purchased two years ago just doesn't bloom. I read your ...
A.Try giving them a boost of phosphorous with bone meal or a "bloom booster" fertilizer. Some varieties of calla lilies (especially those sold as houseplants) are just to finicky be able to get to rebloom in a normal household ...Read MoreQ.Juniper Shrubs Are Turning Brown - My juniper shrubs have done amazing for the past year; however, this year they are turning brown and trying to ...
A.This may be winter burn from the very cold winter suffered across the United States this past winter. Here is a couple of articles with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/winter-burn-in-evergreens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/growing-creeping-junipers.htmRead MoreQ.Questionable Stems On Blackberries - Stems coming up with the blackberries are very similar but the blackberry stems have 3-leaf clusters and the new growth ...
A.Blackberry leaves can be 3 to 5 leaflets. Here is a link. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/fruits/blackberry3.htmRead MoreQ.Snowball Tree (Viburnum?) - The tree had all green leaves, then the leaves all looked like lace, and then all leaves turned brown and ...
A.Most likely some type of Japanese Beetle infestation. Treat the plant with Neem Oil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/skeletonized-plant-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Watering Sago Palm In A Pot W/stones - I just purchased a Sago Palm in a bowl that has stones that seem to be glued in place. Do ...
A.Yes, you would water and fertilize as normal. Many people choose to remove these stones, especially when repotting. While there is nothing that will dissolve the glue well that won't hurt the plant, you can try to scrape or file ...Read MoreQ.Diseased Holly - I have two Holly bushes that have developed what I think is fungus. The underside of the leaves have long ...
A.Are the spots powdery in nature. If so, it is is powdery mildew and can be treated with neem oil. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm In addition, it could be scale or mealybugs, which can also be treated with ...Read More