Q.Tomato Plants Yellowing - Why are our homegrown tomato plants' leaves turning yellow while we are hardening them off? We've been putting them outside ...
A.When hardening off seedlings you gradually introduce them to the sun. You start off by placing them in a sheltered, shaded area and then little by little expose them to the sun. For more information on how to harden off ...Read MoreQ.Peace Lily Plant - We just purchased what we think is a Peace Lily Plant and we have potted it and put it outside ...
A.While peace lily is considered a houseplant, it can be put outdoors for the summer in a shady location - just be sure to bring it in when night temperatures start going below 50. For more information on peace ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Coconut Palms - We have six large yellow coconut palm trees and they all are black on one side of their trunks, and ...
A.I suspect that this is "stem bleeding" which is discussed in the following extension article: https://bit.ly/1cX7ApHRead MoreQ.Dividing Common Milkweed - Tips for dividing common milkweed in the spring. Is it possible?
A.Milkweed is propagated by both seed and rhizome cuttings. Details on how to do this can be found in the following USDA article (PDF): https://bit.ly/1JS27xfRead More
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Q.Can I Separate Canna Lilies - They already have foliage and are about 2 ft tall. Can I separate the bulbs/plants now or will it harm ...
A.You most likely would interrupt the growth of the plant by moving them at this time. If you really want them moved now you could try it but you may not have blooms to enjoy this year. I would recommend waiting and ...Read MoreQ.Weigela - Leaf budded then froze. Some stems have green in them. What, if anything, can I do? Potted plant.
A.I would go ahead and trim back any dead or damaged branches. Your plant should have survived a light frost and should grow to bloom again next year. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/growing-weigela.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Bush - Can you tell me why my rose bush looks like this? I have about 5 stems that are doing this.
A.Hello again. I sent a copy of your photo to a University Professor friend of mine too. He confirmed that this is classic herbicide damage and he stated specifically Round Up or one that contains the same herbicide ingredient. It ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Branches Look Scorched And Snap Off - Fig tree and the ends of the branches look scorched and snap off - they are obviously dead, but why? ...
A.Figs can be troubled by several issues. Here is a link that may help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htmRead MoreQ.Giant Bird Of Paradise - Where I cut parts of my Giant Bird of Paradise at the bottom, leaves have started to grow from the ...
A.You would not be able to change the height of the plant. Perhaps you could relocate your plant in another spot in your garden. Here is a link to caring for you Bird of Paradise. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-an-exotic-flower-like-none-other.htmRead MoreQ.Mandevilla Dying At Base - My mandevilla plant is dying at the base but is beautiful at the top. Why?
A.I suspect that your mandevilla is suffering from root or stem rot. This can be confirmed upon examination of the roots. For information on identifying and treating root rot, please visit the following article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm For more information on unhealthy ...Read MoreQ.My Crepe Myrtle Tree Has Not Started To Leaf Out - My crepe turtle tree is still bare of leaves. We had new sod put in and had to water for ...
A.Yes, your tree very well have had too much water. Wait and see approach and allow the soil to dry out is my best advise. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htmRead MoreQ.Bark On Grape Vines Is Peeling Off - The bark on my grape vines is coming off in strips. These grapes were planted approx 15 years ago and ...
A.A few things come to mind: The age of the wood: As the following article suggests, "Older bark cracks from the expansion growth of new bark beneath it, creating the peeling bark that is characteristic of older wood on grapevines". ...Read MoreQ.Spots On Car Paint And Windshield Under Crepe Myrtle - About 2 weeks ago, we parked our car under our Crepe Myrtle tree. The next day, we noticed our "dirty ...
A.This would be a question for a body shop or car detailer in your area. Good luck.Read MoreQ.Pencil Holly Branches Are Bowing - Branches are falling to a horizontal position and will not remain vertical.
A.From this picture it would appear they have grown pretty wide. They need to be pruned in order to gain stability. Prune back any branches leaning out or crossing over. Prune them all the way back to within an inch or ...Read MoreQ.Why Does My Soil Remain Crumbly? - I've added manure, compost, topsoil, even mulch around plants to my garden area and yet the soil remains crumbly and ...
A.I guess I can answer that my soil would be sand (although not like beach sand). I've done all the improvements in the article you mentioned, i.e. compost, aged manure, grass clippings, etc. The only thing I haven't ...Read MoreQ.No Blooms For Second Year - I have 2 plants in front of house. They get morning sun. Until last year they bloomed each year. They ...
A.I just need a little more information - what plant is this? Other than the plants seeming smaller with some leafless stalks is there any evidence of pests or disease - anything unusual?Read MoreQ.Getting A Wisteria To Flower - Very hardy plant every year, requires trimming but it will not produce any flowers.
A.Here are some articles that will help you that outline the reasons why wisterias do not flower and how to remedy them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-buds-dont-open.htmRead MoreQ.What Animal Loves Bone Meal - We used bone meal when planting roses and this morning the rose bush was totally dug up with no dirt ...
A.I would say the most likely culprit is a dog - dogs have been known to dig up plants where bone meal was used.Read MoreQ.How Do I Get My Blackberry Plants To Produce Large Fruit - Plants only produce small size fruit. How do I get my Blackberry plants to produce large fruit?
A.I would review this article on the care of blackberries, as following these guidelines will help produce better berries: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm Furthermore, this article (PDF) from Cornell University discusses pruning techniques that may encourage larger berries: https://bit.ly/1LDlF7GRead MoreQ.Lilac Color - I have a lovely lilac bush. Two years ago, the flowers were white and very lovely. Last year it was ...
A.Here is a link that might help explain why your lilacs changed colors: https://ask.extension.org/questions/182874#.VWO62UaGNpsRead More