Q.Should Green Beans Be Mulched? - According to what I have read, green beans need well drained soil.
A.Yes, you can mulch green beans. Organic mulches, such as straw, grass clippings or composted leaves, will help to retain moisture and control weeds. For more information on growing green beans, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Burning Bushes - We planted three dwarf burning bushes three weeks ago and they have all lost their leaves. Is this normal? We ...
A.Premature leaf drop is usually a sign of stress. How have you been watering them? New plants require more frequent watering than established plants. Given that these are new plantings, it probably is the result of transplant ...Read MoreQ.My Holly Bush Is Losing Its Leaves - My holly bush is losing its leaves,leaving the stems bare except for the tips. They still have the leaves.
A.Are there spots on the leaves? If so, your bush could have Holly Leaf Spot Or Holly Tar Spot - this would cause leaves to drop. More information can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm Are there any signs of insects? ...Read More
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Q.How Far Apart Should You Plant Elephant Ear Bulbs - Trying to plant an edging of them on part of my yard that is a sitting area.
A.The general rule of thumb is to plant them three feet apart. For more information on growing elephant ear, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/growing-elephant-ear-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Maple Has Slowly Leafed Out - Our 4 yr old maple has slowly leafed out this spring and some limbs are bare. I've broke off small ...
A.The good news is, your tree is alive. The bad news is that your buds probably got nipped in the cold spring we just endured. The cold winter/spring has been detrimental to many plants and trees these past ...Read MoreQ.Gladiola Corms - The gladiola corms have already sprouted and are pointing sideways because they weren't cleaned until now. Do I let them ...
A.I would plant them as is. Gladiola corms, even if planted on their side, will grow shoots sideways for an inch or so and will start growing upright. They will always straighten and right themselves. For more information ...Read MoreQ.Cherry Laurel Turning Brown - Bought 87 cherry laurels, about 4 ft high, and planted 1 month ago. Top leaves curling and some edges turning ...
A.Your newly planted Cherry Laurel will need adequate water in order to establish it's root system. I suspect the plants are needing daily water. Here are a few links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cherry-laurel/growing-cherry-laurels.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Backyard - Our backyard seems to be getting worse and worse each year. Our grass is slowly dying (we have a large ...
A.Here is an article with many suggestions for shade ground cover that will help you cover those bare spots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htmRead MoreQ.Holly Bush - In the soil under the holly bush, there were little white balls. Are they holly seeds?
A.Holly seeds do not look like little white balls. They are brown in color. Without a photo, it is hard to say what the little white balls are. Typically when people ask about little white balls in soil it ...Read MoreQ.Clearing Virginia Bluebells - How does one clear Virginia bluebells when they are done blooming? I have a ton of bluebells in my garden ...
A.You should not cut or trim back the Bluebells. Here is a couple of great links. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bluebell/virginia-bluebell-flowers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bluebell/grow-wood-hyacinth-bluebells.htmRead MoreQ.How To Trim The Grape Vine During The Growing Season? - Have two vines on a chain-link fence and trimmed it back in the NC winter but it has put out ...
A.Pruning while the grapevine is dormant is most often done but summer pruning has it's benefits. Here is a few links with more information. http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2005/072305.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapes/prune-grape-vine.htmRead MoreQ.Is This A Stephanotis? - I can't find any images on Google that match the flower we saw.
A.The image link below looks like a close match - a Hoya bicarinata (Asclepiadaceae, wax plant, pua-hoku-hihi). http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/images/hoy_bic.jpgRead MoreQ.Calla Lily Blooms Not Opening Up - My calla lily is planted in a pot in a sunny location on the deck. It has 12 blooms on ...
A.If the temperatures are cooler they will stay closed longer. As the temperatures warm the flowers will open. Here is a link to growing and care of Calla Lily. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.Zinnia From Seed - Full sun - planted seed in flower bed. Covered with little mulch to keep weeds out. Some of the seed ...
A.How healthy do the seedlings look? How tall are they? Are there any signs of distress at all (wilting, curling, discoloration, mildew, etc.?) Excessive rain on plants promotes disease often evidenced in stunting, spots on foliage, decay on leaves, ...Read MoreQ.Growing A New Tree From A Live Sucker Branch - Is it possible to grow a new tree from a live sucker branch, on an otherwise dead tree? We have ...
A.I would not recommend this and I will tell you why. Most fruit trees are grafted. When grafting, a tree with highly desirable characteristics (such as good tasting fruit) is surgically attached to a tree that has a better ...Read MoreQ.My Bleeding Heart Stalks Were Bitten Off At The Base - It looks like someone came in with a pair of scissors and cut each stalk then trampled them down. The ...
A.My best guess is that this is cutworms. More information on these pests can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm Barring that, it could be deer but it depends - were any of the plants actually eaten outside of being bit off at ...Read MoreQ.Wormwood Zoning Areas - I live in northern Minnesota and want silver mound as a ground cover. My conditions are not the best. My ...
A.I think silver mound stands a pretty good shot of growing and surviving if you amend your clay soil. Here are some articles that will tell you how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm Silver mound is rated for zones 3-9, you are zone 4 so you ...Read MoreQ.Drilling Holes In Cut Tree Stump - How long after cutting down a tree should you drill the holes for salt? Recently cut down a mulberry tree ...
A.A moist stump will actually speed up the rotting/decaying process. I don't think you necessarily have to wait for it to completely dry out to drill holes. For additional options on tree stump removal, please visit the following ...Read MoreQ.Cauliflower Plant - Does the cauliflower plant just produce 1 head? After cutting head from plant, will the plant grow another one?
A.You can continue to harvest cauliflower after you harvest the main head. You can harvest it continuously after that because it will continue to produce little florets which can also be harvested and eaten. For more information, please visit ...Read More