Q.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 More
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
Q.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 MoreQ.Meyer Lemon Tree With Pale Yellow Dropping Leaves - Wanted to ask for some advice on my 4 year old Meyer lemon tree. I hope you can help save ...
A.This could be for a few reasons. Excessive heat can be a cause. Watering also, once a week watering may not be enough with rising temps. Make sure your pulling back the rocks to check to see if the soil is dry. Inspect for ...Read MoreQ.Japanese Barberry Bush - I just read an article about the 10 plants you don't want to have and it said the Japanese Barberry ...
A.This information has been out for a few years. The Japanese Barberry shrub is actually listed as invasive in many parts of the country. Here is a link with more information. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010260.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htmRead MoreQ.Blueberry Bushes - Do I plant blueberry bushes on the north or south side of the house? I live in south Alabama.
A.It shouldn't matter as long as they receive adequate sunlight, at least 5-6 hours, and suitable soil. For additional information on growing blueberries, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htmRead MoreQ.Winter Sun – Solanum Jasminoides - I'm concerned about lack of winter sun if I plant a white potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) on a north facing ...
A.This plant needs about 4 hours or more of sun to do well. If you feel it will not get enough sun there, I would not plant it there. If you feel it would be close to enough sun, ...Read MoreQ.Arugula - My arugula is 2 inches tall and full of little holes. Is this flies or beetles, and how can I ...
A.Here is a link with more information on how to control and rid the arugula of pests. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/lettuce-pest-control.htmRead MoreQ.Bloom On Roses - I usually have a good first bloom on my roses, but after that it is just here and there. Yes, ...
A.Feeding the rosebushes with a fertilizer with too high an nitrogen content can cause this. I recommend feeding the roses with a good even NPK ratio organic rose food and water them well. Feeding monthly should not be necessary. Here ...Read MoreQ.Soaking Seeds - Can you tell me anything about treating seeds with (Gibberellic Acid-3)?
A.Here is a helpful link: http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm#GA-3 Information Sheet If the link doesn't work, simply go here (http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/GibberellicAcid.htm) and click on the Gibberellic Acid-3 Information Sheet link.Read More