Q.Tangerine Tree - We went away for four days and when we came back our tangerine tree was brown and withering, with the ...
A.If the tree was newly planted, it likely went into shock or something could be constricting the roots from taking up water. A fungus could also have affected your tree. You may be able to check if the tree is ...Read MoreQ.Camellia Problem - The problem with my camellia is, I believe, it has frost and/or sun damage, which occurred when I had to ...
A.This sounds like the plant has a bit of scorch. It is a problem that happens during unusually cold, windy weather. Leave them alone for now. There is a good chance the leaves will regrow. You can prune them later ...Read MoreQ.Camellia Turned Brown - After our cold temperatures during late winter and early spring, the leaves on the southern side of our camellia turned ...
A.It does sound as if your Camellia suffered winter burn. Below is a few great articles to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-cold-damage.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-fertilizer-info.htmRead More
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Q.Will Coffee Grounds Keep Snails Off Plants - Loads do snails in my little garden. How can I keep them off my young container growing tomato plants? And ...
A.Coffee grounds would not be a deterrent to slugs. I have good luck with beer traps. Read the link below for other solutions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/organic-snail-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htmRead MoreQ.My Peach Tree Did Not Leaf Out This Spring - The year before last my peach tree produced big delicious fruit. Last year lots of leaves but no fruit. The ...
A.Most likely the long cold winter did effect the tree. We have found numerous gardeners with winter damage and trees and plants that did not survive at all. I'm concerned when you say you pruned your tree to 2 inches. Did you mean ...Read MoreQ.Regarding A Red Mandevilla - I have my plant in a contaier in the garden facing east and getting the full sun throughout the morning ...
A.Here is a link with great information. Soil, feeding the plant and the correct light conditions are very important. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Victoria Plum Tree Problem - We have a 7 year old Victoria plum tree which has never fruited very well. Last year what fruit ripened ...
A.It does sound like aphid damage to your tree and fruit. Neem Oil is a good treatment. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/control-leaf-curl-plum-aphids.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Spent Gardenia Blooms - My Gardenia is blooming beautifully this year but I don't know what to do about the flowers after they turn ...
A.You can deadhead the flowers, but they do not need it. If you want to do so, simply pinch the blooms once they have died back at the base of the bloom, taking care not to disturb any new buds ...Read MoreQ.Summer Squash - Something is cutting off the flowers and eating baby squash. The flowers are definitely being cut off. What could this ...
A.Nothing is cutting off or eating your blooms or baby squash. This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as ...Read MoreQ.Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass - I live in northern NJ and planted like 5 of these plants last spring. They looked amazing. Now it is ...
A.Wait and see is still the best approach due to the harsh winter. Do you see any green growing down in the plant crowns? My grasses have been very slow and we are seeing reports of the same from other gardeners. If you ...Read MoreQ.Mulch Or Gravel For Roses? - I live in Chicago, Illinois (zone 5?). I like the visual appeal of gravel, but what is most important is ...
A.I use both in my rose beds. I have one rose bed where I have brown shredded cedar mulch and others that have gravel mulch. I use the grey 3/4 rock in one and some Colorado Rose Stone in the ...Read MoreQ.I’m Considering Planting Pachysandra As A Ground Cover - We have a new patio with a slope around it and need something besides pine straw (live in S.Carolina). The ...
A.Controlling Pachysandra, this is the question! Keeping an eye on the plant and keeping it controlled can be an issue. It's roots are invasive and plastic edging may slow it down but it will find it's way around, under or over it. Here ...Read MoreQ.Garlic Peel - Are garlic peels good for gardening?
A.Almost any vegetative growth is suitable to be composted, including garlic peels.Read MoreQ.Gardenia Leaves - Outside Gardenia plants. The leaves are turning yellow. Are they getting too much water?
A.t may be in over wet soil. How often do you water? Is the soil around the shrub relatively moist? If so, you may need to allow it to dry out some, and if possible, improve the drainage around the ...Read MoreQ.Mulch Versus Topsoil - I have a flower be that runs along the side of my house. This flower bed is 8" wide and ...
A.While some may disagree, I happen to mix the two together in my own beds. As long as the mulch you choose is not fresh, like with wood chips, it is fine. I have an old mulch pile that's been ...Read MoreQ.Clematis - I cannot grow clematis. It keeps being broken off when I try having it wind up my lamp post. Can ...
A.Propagating clematis is best done with a cutting using rooting hormone and a sterile soil to take root in. Here is a link. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/propagate-clematis-cuttings.htmRead MoreQ.Daffodils And Grape Hyacinths - Would like to plant daffodils and the grape hyacinths together. Which daffodils should I plant so they bloom at the ...
A.Grape hyacinths generally bloom best when planted with mid to late season daffodil varieties.Read MoreQ.Growing - I want to plant more corn outside. Is it too late and I have put wood shavings mixed with peat ...
A.These articles will help with growing corn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/how-to-grow-corn.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/grow-sweet-corn.htm The wood shavings should be okay as long as they are not fresh, which can burn the plants. It would be best to compost the shavings/sawdust prior to using it in the ...Read More
