Q.Red Stinking Things Found Under Berry Bush - I found several slug shaped, red with black "things," under my raspberry bush (2-5 inches). Some were flat, some round. ...
A.wess;e stote bob cat or something similarRead MoreQ.Wisteria Has Just Died - Our Wisteria, which had lovely flowers this year (it is about 10 years old), has literally just died. The whole ...
A.It sounds like it may have been hit by overspray from someone spraying weedkiller. Were you or a neighbor spraying anything like that recently? The wind may have carried it to the plant. If the leaves died, there is still ...Read MoreQ.Columbine Seeds - I have to dig (install a gas line) in a bed of columbine. I want to save the seeds to ...
A.Can you dig up the plants and move them to a new location? You could try this first, if not go ahead and collect the spent flowers and just scatter on the ground in your new location. It really is that easy, ...Read More
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Q.Hydrangea Leaves Dying - I received a hydrangea plant from a florist and two days after I got it the leaves started dying. All ...
A.Hydrangeas need to be kept unifromaly moist, but not soggy. It is a good idea to check the soil with your finger and water if it feels dry to the touch about an inch or so. If it's still moist, ...Read MoreQ.Red Acer Leaves Have Not Come Out This Year - Our red Japanese Acer still has not leafed, except at the bottom of the tree where the leaves have come ...
A.Does the tree branches bend or snap off? If the tree branches bend there may still be a chance your tree will come back. If branches are snapping off it may be that your tree has died. The bottom growth of shoots your ...Read MoreQ.How To Harvest Yellow Squash - Do I snap or pinch the squash off? Or should I cut? If I cut, how much of stem do ...
A.Here is an article about harvesting squash: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/when-to-harvest-squash-best-time-to-pick-winter-or-summer-squash.htm Once ripe, the squash should be easily pulled from the vine. However, many people prefer to cut them from the vine, leaving about an inch or two of stem.Read MoreQ.Radishes - My radishes have lots of leaves but small fruit. How can I achieve the reverse?
A.This happens when the soil is too weak in phosphorus. Add some phosphorus, such as bone meal, to the soil. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmRead MoreQ.Saga Palm Pups - I was digging up some large pups and I broke off the root stem. Shouid I cut the stems off ...
A.I would go ahead and pot it up until it roots. Then you can place it in the ground.Read MoreQ.Potted Hibiscus After Hailstorm - My potted hibiscus likes to spend the summer outdoors in the sun. However, we had a dreadful, hard hailstorm here. ...
A.They should recover and regrow their leaves. You can remove them if you want but you may want to treat them with neem oil to protect them from any possible insect or fungal problems that may arise from the stress ...Read MoreQ.Soil Nutrients - Where can I have my soil analyzed? I have crepe myrtles trees that aren't blooming. I live in southeastern Florida.
A.Your local extension office will do this for you. Extension services are normally run out of your local university with a horticultural program or through a local Master Gardener program. They will typically do soil tests for free or low ...Read MoreQ.What Do I Do When Calla Lily Has Bloomed And Wilted - What do I do when my Calla lily bloom has finished blooming and is wilted? Do I cut it off? ...
A.You can simply remove the spent blooms, stem and all. In order for the plant to rebloom (container grown), it must go through dormancy. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htmRead MoreQ.Start A Mandevilla From Clipping - How do I propagate a Mandevilla from a clipping?
A.This article (towards bottom) should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.Lawn Treatment - We have many types of bulbs on our lawns as well as weeds and moss. How can I feed the ...
A.This would be difficult to do with a one treatment plan. Moss will need to be dealt with as a separate issue. Correctly the lawn conditions that are creating an environment for moss to grow is the first step. Generally speaking ...Read MoreQ.Planting Peppers - What would be the length of a row of peppers?
A.This depends on your garden space and number of plants. That said, peppers placed in rows are normally spaced about 10-15 inches apartRead MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Braided Hibiscus - How do I treat this condition? The leaves on my braided hibiscus are turning yellow. Just repotted and water every ...
A.Probably the stress related to the repotting is causing this. It is nothing to worry about right now, but just in case, here are some other reasons the leaves may be turning yellow: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Fungus - There is a fungus that appears overnight in my wife's flower bed. It looks like vomit. What is it and ...
A.You have a slime mold, which some people also call vomit fungus. It is not dangerous and normally goes away on its own. This is oftentimes seen in areas with lots of mulch, as it feeds on decaying matter. The ...Read MoreQ.Flower Garden Soil - Although this is a general question, it is all I really need at this time. I have cleared an area ...
A.First, I would recommend correcting your clay soil. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm As for fertilizer, you have many options, including compost, which is suitable year round. Flowering plants generally require fertilizer that is higher in phosphorus. You ...Read More