Q.Picture Of Plant Leaves To Identify Several Perennials - I am digging perennials from an old bed where the plants are not marked. I need help distinguishing between rudbeckia ...
A.A rudbeckia leaf: http://www.missouriplants.com/Yellowalt/Rudbeckia_laciniata_leaf.jpg Peach Leaf Bellflower: http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/2007/10/27/Xenomorf/a763aa.jpg Eastern Purple Coneflower: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/udata/r9ndp23q/pd2/echinacea-purpurea-6.jpgRead MoreQ.When Do Crape Myrtles Leaf Out - I have a crape myrtle and it's about in its 4th year. It hasn't leafed out yet. It's normally late, ...
A.Crepe myrtles are one of the last plants to leaf out in spring (late spring) which causes many to fear the worst. And, with a cold winter/cold spring, many plants/trees have been slow to come out of dormancy. So, at ...Read MoreQ.How Do You Cut The Dead Flowers On Small Bushes That Cluster - The bushes are small and cluster. Where do I cut off the dead blooms?
A.What type of flowers and/or bush do you have? For now I will link you to a generalized article on deadheading flowers here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/deadheading-flowers.htm This link will show you all the articles Gardening Know How has on deadheading flowers of various kinds: ...Read MoreQ.Pampas Grass - We cut our pampas grass to the ground this early spring and nothing is growing or showing any green yet. ...
A.This is pretty typical coming out of a harsh winter and cold spring. Warm season grasses begin to grow much later in the spring as air and soil temperatures increase. I would take a wait and see approach for ...Read More
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Q.Leaf Spot/No Flowers On Mountain Laurel - I have several mountain laurels that lose their leaves in the spring with leaf spot. New growth appears and the ...
A.Here is a great link with growing and care information. Pruning and a light fertilizer may help refresh your shrubs. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/mountain-laurel/mountain-laurel-growing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htmRead MoreQ.Red Maple Trees With No Leaves - I have red maple trees with no leaves on them. How long will it take to have leaves? I planted ...
A.With bare root tree plantings, it can take a few months (or more) for them to leaf out. So all I can prescribe at this time is a little patience!Read MoreQ.Peach Insects - My peaches are being chewed up by some insect. I have covered the dwarf tree with a bird netting so ...
A.Without a photograph or other details, this is hard to say, but here is an article that discusses several possibilities - hopefully you will find a match! http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/veg_fruit/hgic2210.htmlRead MoreQ.Fig Tree - I ordered two fig trees online recently. One is a Jack's Black and the other is an LSU. They are ...
A.Jack's Black fig is rated from zone 5 and LSU is zone 7. I suspect it has not been warm enough for your LSU Fig tree to grow. Try moving your plant to a more sheltered and warmer area of the garden. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htmRead MoreQ.When And When Not To Apply Fertilizer To A Veggie Garden - I just planted my garden and things aren't even coming up quite yet. Can I spread an ammonium nitrate fertilizer ...
A.Avoid using a commercial fertilizer on tender seedlings as it may burn the plants or roots. Allow the plants and seeds to get a good start before applications of fertilizers. I always use a 'light feed' when applying fertilizer, and you ...Read MoreQ.Leaves On Passion Flower - The leaves on my passion flower were doing great then starting going yellow and falling off. I repotted with better ...
A.There are a number of reasons why your passion flower leaves are turning yellow such as over/under-watering, insect pests, chlorosis, root issues or nutrient deficiencies, and lack of sunlight. Each of these issues are discussed in turn in the ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lily Pests - Found a caterpillar-like grayish-white worm, about 1" long, tucked in the leaf near the stem - along with lots of ...
A.Without a photo, the caterpillar is hard to identify but there are about five different types of caterpillars found on canna. Based on your description, I think you have the saltmarsh caterpillar - it is hairy and gray when ...Read MoreQ.Still Have A Problem With Radishes… - I live in Manitoba, Canada. The weather here is rather cool in May with threats of frost. Last night was ...
A.Temperatures cool with threats of frost are generally too cold for most radish to grow. The soil must be warm enough for germination and they need bright sun for good bulb formation. Also if the plants are crowded and not thinned out ...Read MoreQ.How Long Does It Take For A Hummingbird Vine To Bloom - I planted a hummingbird vine 4 yrs ago. The vine is very healthy and aggressive, but has not bloomed one ...
A.One possibility is that the plant may be receiving too much nitrogen from lawn fertilizer. If you think this could be the case, avoid fertilizing the lawn within 10ft of the vine. If you don't think this is an issue, I would ...Read MoreQ.Are Petunia Seeds Just Placed On Top Of Soil - Once the petunia seeds are placed on top of the soil to begin growth, do you place soil over the ...
A.Yes, the seed is sprinkled on top of the soilless mix. Here is a link with great step by step directions. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/petunia/petunia-seed-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.Deer Have Eaten My Hosta Plants - Deer have eaten my hosta plants, leaving only the stalks. Will the plants send up new shoots? I have spread ...
A.So sorry about your plants. Most likely you will not see much new growth on the Hosta for the season, unless the plants were still growing and sending out leaves. Be warned though as the deer may be back once they have ...Read MoreQ.Zucchini Suddenly Split Down The Side - What is making my zucchini suddenly split down the side? I have been harvesting zucchini for a month or so ...
A.Have you had a lot of rain lately? Sometimes zucchini and squash will crack after heavy rains. Here is an article that will explain the bumps on your zucchini: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/bumps-on-zucchini.htm Here are a few articles on powdery mildew and how to treat ...Read MoreQ.How To Get Rid Of And Prevent Caterpillars - They are black when tiny then turn to green with black stripes. They are attaching to and eating my parsley.
A.Black swallowtail caterpillars are what is eating your parsley. For more information on these caterpillars and how to deter them, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/parsley/deterring-parsley-worms.htmRead MoreQ.Straight Neck Squash Production - My straight neck squash first production is small and not getting bigger. Should I harvest early to get better results? ...
A.Here is a link about growing and harvesting squash. Small squash is generally very tasty and full of flavor. Harvest about when they are at a 6"size. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/when-to-harvest-squash-best-time-to-pick-winter-or-summer-squash.htmRead MoreQ.Outdoor Ponytail Palm - My outdoor ponytail palm is beautiful and doing great. My question is when it grows buds on top, do they ...
A.Congratulations, it sounds like your Ponytail may be getting ready to bloom if it has buds on the top of the plant. Ponytails are dioecious, which means that the male and female flowers occur on different plants. If the flowers ...Read More