Q.Why Are My Figs Dropping Off My Trees? - Have two fig trees in pots, kept indoors, had plenty of figs on both trees and then one by one ...
A.Here is an article that will help you on why fig tree fruit drops from trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htmRead MoreQ.Get Rid Of Cricket Pests - How can I get rid of cricket pests in the vine garden(maybe it's name is cicada)? There are some insects ...
A.Here is an article on japanese beetles - these bugs emerge from the ground and grapevines are a favorite of theirs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm And, here is an article on cicadas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/cicada-bugs-in-the-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Sweet Limes - When to pick, very big and still yellow.
A.The only way to really know when your sweet limes are ready for harvest is to sample it. Based on my research, sweet limes are ready to harvest when it feels heavy for its size, have a lustrous greenish yellow ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My 10-year Old Oleander Plants Dying? - I have ignored my oleander bushes for over 10 years, watering them very little and they still grew to over ...
A.I believe your Oleander may have suffered leaf scorch. I have listed a few links for you and how to care and prune your shrubs. Use caution as all parts of the Oleander plants are poisonous. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/oleander-growing-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/pruning-oleander-shrubs.htm http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7480.htmlRead More
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Q.How Can I Save My Fuchsia? - The blossoms are wilting then turning brown and falling off the plant even before the blossoms are on for 2 ...
A.Yes, it does sound like you may have overwatered your plant. It may have developed root rot. Allow it to try out and trim away any material on the plant that may have died. Provide a good semi shade place for the plant. Here ...Read MoreQ.Plant Alfalfa - In your "Growing Alfalfa – How To Plant Alfalfa" article, I have a couple questions: 1. Which regions is called by ...
A.Alfalfa plants adapt fairly easy to most climate and soil conditions but to answer your questions: 1. Cool-season simply means the plants typically grow better in cooler conditions during spring and fall, such as the northernmost states in the U.S. That ...Read MoreQ.Dogwood Problem - I have a flowering dogwood that just developed brown leaf ends on a majority of its leaves. Should I be ...
A.There could be a few different reasons. Inspect the tree carefully for any signs of insects or disease. Is the soil adequate for proper growing conditions? Here is a link to refresh the growing requirements and possible diseases and ...Read MoreQ.Ornamental Grass For Creating Privacy - What is the right ornamental grass for creating privacy? I want a clumping grass that gets about 4' tall and ...
A.Here is a link which will provide you with many options: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/ornamental-grass-in-zone-5.htmRead MoreQ.Peppermint Plants To Help Keep Spiders Away - Will peppermint plants help keep spiders away? Live in the country and heard that peppermint plants help to get rid ...
A.Mint is touted as a mosquito repellent plant and I have heard some people also say it will repel rodents! In some research I found that using Mint oil in a spray it can be used to control spiders.. Mint plants ...Read MoreQ.Ants In My Garden - I have ants in my garden, and I want to kill them without poisoning the vegetables. Got something that works? ...
A.Here are some articles that will present you with some good options: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/keeping-ants-off-flowers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htmRead MoreQ.Peace Lily Plant Turning Yellowish Brown - Why are the flowers on my peace lily plant turning yellowish brown or shriveling? The plant is located next to ...
A.The peace lily flowers will last 6 to 8 weeks. When they fade you can trim the spent flower away from the plant. Here is a link to proper care of a Peace Lily plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/peace-lily/peace-lily-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning Fig Tree - Common fig tree is full of dead limbs but new growth is visible. Do you just start cutting out/pruning the ...
A.Here is an article on pruning fig trees that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm As the above article will explain, a fig tree pruning endeavor starts out by first removing dead or diseased wood and any branches that are not growing out from ...Read MoreQ.What Fungicide To Buy For Wisteria - Thinking this issue is fungus. Shall I try to cut off segment of trunk and use fungicide? If so, which ...
A.It is difficult to prescribe a treatment given that I do not know more about the issue your wisteria is experiencing. Can you describe the overall condition of your wisteria - can you tell me more about this fungus ...Read MoreQ.Is The Weigela Deer Resistant? - I just bought a new plant in a 2 gallon container and I'm concerned if deer will eat it - ...
A.According to extension, weigela is rated as "seldom severely damaged". For a comprehensive list of landscape plants rated by deer resistance, please visit the following link: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deerresistance/Read MoreQ.Muscadine Pest - After searching on the internet to identify the ugly bug in the picture attached, I need help to get rid ...
A.I know these to be a variety of June Bug. We have them here in Souther MN also. I have listed several links for you with several ways to control them in your garden. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/june-bug-beetles.htm Read MoreQ.Dracaena Plant Yellowing - Just bought 2 weeks ago a beautiful 2 1/2 foot Dracaena plant and repotted it. Watered it thoroughly. Many of ...
A.Was there a reason you repotted the plant? Did you increase the size of the pot from it's original pot size? What type of soil did you use to repot the plant? I suspect the yellowing leaves may be from overwatering. Your ...Read MoreQ.My Lovely Plum Tree Is Not Leafing Out! - The plum tree in my Mediterranean garden is not leafing out. For the past two seasons, this usually vigorous tree ...
A.All of the issues you mention very well may be factors in the failure of your Plum tree to leaf out. I have listed a few links for you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/growing-plum-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Royal Empress - My tree comes back but grows from the bottom, nothing on the established branches. Should this tree be cut each ...
A.I suspect your tree actually may have died, and your just getting growth from below the graft line. Royal Empress is a fast growing tree and should actually grow 4 to 6 feet each growing season. Here is a link about Royal ...Read MoreQ.Pruning My Ficus - My Ficus is 10 years old and has always been beautiful. I trimmed it last spring (Ohio) and this year ...
A.If and when it's necessary to prune your ficus it's best to do so in it's dormant months. Moving the plant and environmental changes all effect a ficus. Allow it plenty of time to acclimate to it's new spring and ...Read MoreQ.Moving My Daffodils Or Azaleas - I bought new daffodils last year and planted them. They flowered wonderfully for well over a month, but are in ...
A.I would move the daffodils. They would be least likely to be damaged or shocked by transplanting. Here is a link to help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/dividing-daffodil-bulbs.htmRead More
