Q.Sago Palm Male Cone - I have had a Sago palm in my front yard for about five years and this is the first time ...
A.If you don't plan to use your male cone for pollination, then it can be removed, even when it's first starting to grow, without any ill effects to your sago palm. Usually they will not grow new leaves until the ...Read MoreQ.Repotting Mandevilla - I have a very full, vigorously growing Mandevilla in a large planter. It appears that it is becoming pot bound. ...
A.Repotting every 2 or 3 years during the winter is a good idea and keep is from becoming root bound. A container 2 to 3 inches in diameter larger is a good idea with fresh planting medium to refresh the plant. Here ...Read MoreQ.Thundercloud Plum - My Thundercloud has very few leaves this year; almost all the leaves are at the top of the tree and ...
A.There could be a few reasons and this article may help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-dropping-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Disease On My Chili Pepper Leaves - I have chili pepper plants growing and on all the leaves there seems to be a disease that looks like ...
A.It does sound as if it is a fungus issue. Crop rotation is a good idea to prevent this from spreading. Here is a link about commonly found diseases on pepper plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htmRead More
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Q.Morning Glory - I have planted morning glory in the same place every year with great success until the last two summers. These ...
A.It may be to much nitrogen in the soil. Here is a link to help you correct the growing conditions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-not-blooming.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia ‘pinching’ - When the blossom has yellowed, should I pinch it off? Will another bloom in its place? How much should be ...
A.Yes, you can remove the blooms to encourage more blooms. When the flower turns yellow, pinch it off at the base of the bloom. But be careful not to pinch off any buds that may be forming.Read MoreQ.When To Plant Wisteria - Do wisteria vines like acid soil? Thank you.
A.Slightly acidic soil to neutral soil is best. Here is a link about Wisteria requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/growing-wisteria-proper-wisteria-vine-care.htmRead MoreQ.Calla Lily Location - I was given a calla lilies that were almost dead. I planted them in my backyard where it gets the ...
A.Calla lilies prefer full sun. Here is a link of the care requirements of you new plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.Balcony Garden - I'm having a problem keeping anything alive on my mother's balcony. I've tried choosing shade-loving flowers but I know very ...
A.Succulents would be a good choice. There are so many varieties available and are low maintenance. Here is a link. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/exotic-showstoppers-beautiful-succulents.htmRead MoreQ.Cutting Poison Oak Vines - How long after cutting poison oak vines at base of tree is it safe to pull out of tree and ...
A.The poison remains active even after the plant is dead. If you're looking to get rid of poison ivy (or oak), treat with herbicide first (to kill the roots) then, wearing gloves, hand pull dead plant material and dispose of ...Read MoreQ.Impatiens - A rabbit (I think) ate the blooms of my impatiens. They did not dig up the roots. Will the blooms ...
A.I would venture to guess that either slugs or cutworms are the culprit in question. Neem oil may help with cutworms, as well as most other insect pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Sunflowers - The leaves on my sunflowers have yellow spots on them. What can I do?
A.Several things can cause this, from water on the leaves to pests or fungal disease. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htmRead MoreQ.Getting Pole Butterbeans To Bloom - For 2 years now I have had almost perfect vines and a few blooms while in prior years blooms always ...
A.All green vines and few blossoms could indicate to much nitrogen. This may be time to have another soil test. Here is an article about correcting your nitrogen levels. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Bok Choy - Can Bok Choy be eaten even though it has started to produce flowers/seeds?
A.If Bok Choy has flowers, then it has bolted to seed and is passed its prime. Like cabbages and broccoli, they like to grow in cool weather. Too hot and they will get bitter and bolt (start producing flowers and ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Jasminoide - I have recently bought a gardenia jasminoide. It was very healthy when I bought it. But now leaves do not ...
A.Here is a link to proper care of your indoor Gardenia. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htmRead MoreQ.Can Peace Lilies Be Divided? - I have a large peace lily which I`d like to split into smaller bits.
A.Yes, you can split your plant and enjoy two new plants. Here is a link to help you with this task. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Wisteria - I have had my wisteria for 6 years. It is against my garage in a fairly bright spot but as ...
A.Here is a link to help you pinpoint a possible reason. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htmRead MoreQ.New Plant Care - I bought this plant a couple days ago. I don't know its name and caring guide line. I need your ...
A.It's a type of Periwinkle I believe. Madagascar Periwinkle fits the leaf and flower pattern.Read MoreQ.Clay Pot Irrigation - Do you endorse clay pot irrigation? It seems so useful for gardens and raised beds, but I don't see much ...
A.This is an ancient method thought to have originated in China. Here is an article. http://permaculturenews.org/2010/09/16/ollas-unglazed-clay-pots-for-garden-irrigation/Read More