Q.What Is Skeletonizing My Basil Leaves - What is skeletonizing my basil leaves and what can I do to stop it?
A.Japanese Beetles are most likely the culprit. Look for them and pull them off. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Peas - We always had great pea crops until a few years ago. All of a sudden our peas quit coming up. ...
A.Mice or birds love to feed on pea seeds. Most birds can be scared off by placing flash tape or predator balloons in the garden. Placing fake snakes in the area may also help. This article will help with mice: ...Read MoreQ.Over Watered Calla Lily? - Is it possible for a calla lily to receive too much water? The leaves are turning yellow, flowering tubes are ...
A.It does sound as if your plant has crown rot. Over watering and poor draining soil can be the cause. It may be difficult to recover the plant if the crown rot has taken hold. Here is a couple of links with more ...Read More
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Q.Oregano With Different Flavored Leaves - My oregano plant has some leaves that still smell like oregano and some that are strongly mint-flavored. It is one ...
A.Oregano is in the mint family. It does sometimes smell very minty, especially if the plant grows out with long stems. Don't allow the plant to flower. I like to keep my plant trimmed up, this seems to help the plant ...Read MoreQ.Willow Tree Cuttings - Can you take branches from a willow tree and grow them as another tree? I have some willow trees growing ...
A.Yes, you can easily propagate Willow's. Here is a link. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Aphids On A Potted Hydrangea - How do I get rid of aphids on a Hydrangea potted on the patio? I found the aphids on three ...
A.Here are two great articles with aphid treatments. Neem Oil is a good treatment method if you choose to purchase a product. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/white-oil-insecticide.htmRead MoreQ.Brown Yucca Leaves - I have a yucca. Most of my leaves are brown. I'm going to put it in a bigger pot. Should ...
A.Here is some great articles with care and repotting information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/growing-yucca-indoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-repotting-tips.htmRead MoreQ.How To Grow Peanuts In New York - I would like to grow peanuts in New York.
A.This article will help with growing peanuts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peanuts/growing-peanuts.htmRead MoreQ.Where To Plant The Purple Hyacinth Bean Vine - I have a retaining wall, 50ft long, 4-6 ft high. Do you plant on top with vine going down, or ...
A.They would normally be grown on a trellis or support of some kind. I see no reason why planting them to trail down the wall would not work. Purple Hyacinth Bean Vine is an annual, so if it does not work this ...Read MoreQ.Leaves Of Potted Jasmine Turning Slightly Yellow - I have some of the leaves of my potted jasmine turning slightly yellow. The plant is otherwise thriving. It is ...
A.It is good to keep an eye on the drainage of your pot. It very well may be the cause of the yellowing leaves. A potted Jasmine will need fertilizing. Here are two great articles with information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/growing-jasmine-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/how-to-fertilize-jasmine.htmRead MoreQ.Lilac Bushes And Their Fragrance - Our Lilac bush has an awful odor to it. I was even thinking of replacing it with another if we ...
A.What variety do you have? It sounds like a Japanese lilac (Syringa reticulata), which normally produces a strong, musky odor that can be off-putting. If this is the case, there's nothing you can do but get rid of it and ...Read MoreQ.Leaves On Rose Plant Turning Brownish Yellow - What causes rose leaves to turn brownish yellow? What to do please? Thanks.
A.Here is a link to an article for you, it could be a natural thing... https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/yellow-rose-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Large Magnolia Appears To Have Died - We have a large magnolia that appears to have died on the upper top portion. How do we prune it ...
A.You can prune dead and damaged branches as soon as possible. Pruning the remainder of the tree should wait until flowering has ended. Here are two great links. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/pruning-magnolia-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/magnolia-tree-care.htmRead MoreQ.Mulberries Died On The Branch Immature - Cold winter followed by initial dry spring. Branches covered in berries that didn't mature but colored quickly and turned brown.
A.Weather and it's stresses to our trees and gardens is for the most part out of our control. The leaves appear very healthy in this picture. I'm sure your tree will make a good recovery and produce fruit next year. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/mulberry-fruit-drop.htmRead MoreQ.Bugs On My Rubber Plant - How do I deal with the little bugs my rubber plant seems to keep encouraging? Okay, I've tried not watering ...
A.II they seem to be living in the soil it could be fungus gnats. If they are living on the plant themselves it may be whitefly. Here are a few links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/common-bugs-and-pests-on-houseplants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Ficus Benjamina Grow Light Question - Have some small ficus that have rooted in water and are now in soil. They are budding and growing new ...
A.I like to use a full spectrum florescent bulb. Don't forget to turn off the light for a rest each day. I like 18 on and 6 off. You can use a timer. Here are a few articles. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-light-affects-the-growth-of-a-plant-problems-with-too-little-light.htmRead MoreQ.Leaves On Red Acer/maple Are Shriveling - The leaves on our red acer/maple are shriveling up. It has been planted in the ground from a pot after ...
A.Watering is most likely the issue. Daily watering is very important for the newly planted tree. Here is an article with good guidelines for new plantings. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning Grapevines - I have a well-established grapevine that produces a tremendous amount of grapes. Last November we had a freezing event before ...
A.Last winter was very harsh across the country. You are not alone is seeing the effects of this on your plants and gardens. Me included! Keep an eye on insects and disease on your stressed grapevine. Pruning with most likely help rejuvenate ...Read More