Q.How To Cure Hibiscus Plant - How to cure hibiscus plant from dying by white powder like spores? Three years ago I planted some Hibiscus plant ...
A.This could be caused by a few things. It could be powdery mildew (which hibiscus are susceptible to) or a mealy bug infestation. I have included links below which will provide you with more information and a course ...Read MoreQ.Can You Identify This Tree Variety - I would like to know the type of tree. I believe it is a Kousa Dogwood but not sure. What ...
A.I am sorry but we did not receive your photo. Can you offer more description - how does it look under stress/dying? In the meantime here is an article on kousa dogwoods that may aid in your identification: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/growing-kousa-dogwood-trees.htmRead MoreQ.New Guinea Impatiens - Leaves turning dry and crumbling.
A.Two things came to mind. Your impatiens may be getting too much sun and/or not enough water. Have you been keeping the soil moist? New Guinea impatiens do not tolerate drought very well. For more information on new ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Trees - I have two nursery-grown lemon trees planted in an open, sunny area SW of the house in central Texas. Each ...
A.I have listed a couple of links to help you. I do think weather conditions may be your most likely issue, but familiarize yourself again with the watering and fertilizing requirements. Also the pruning instructions in the article below. With a little ...Read More
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Q.Soil For Tree In Raised Box - I have a tree in the backyard surrounded by timbers that make a box. Where can I get some free ...
A.Just a word of caution - it is inadvisable to build a raised bed around the base of the tree because it can cause harm. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm As for free soil, you could search ...Read MoreQ.Meyer Lemon Tree - We bought a Meyer lemon tree about 2-3 months ago and it was about 4' tall. The fertilizer recommended states ...
A.Is this a container tree or one you planted in the ground? Given that you mentioned the root ball, I am assuming the latter. A tree may take 1-2 years to become established once it's newly planted in ...Read MoreQ.Kumquat Tree - My wife was given a small kumquat tree in a pot as a birthday present five weeks ago. She is ...
A.Here a few things to check that came to mind: Soil moisture - the soil of a kumquat should be kept consistently moist (but not damp/soggy). Is it rootbound? It very well could be. Kumquats do not like to be ...Read MoreQ.Mandevilla Frost - Received a gorgeous mandevilla for Mother's Day last weekend. Two nights ago, the temp dipped to 0 and yesterday it ...
A.Here is an article on cold damaged plants that will help you. I think with a little TLC your plant should recover. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm Per the article's advice, you are going to want to prune away the dead bits, keep it watered ...Read MoreQ.Beautiful Tree In Bradenton FL With Yellow Flowers - I grew a tree that had a rough bark with bright yellow flowers on it. I sold the house where ...
A.Given that the bayfront gardens at Ringling MS of Art in Sarasota are a major attraction, I am pretty sure that they will know exactly what flora and fauna grace their grounds. I am going to recommend that you ...Read MoreQ.Discoloured Spotty Leaves On Magnolia - I have 5 young evergreen magnolia fairy blush trees. Some of the leaves are yellow or yellow edges with brown ...
A.I believe this is a fungal leaf spot: http://www.gapphotos.com/imagedetails.asp?imageno=50441 For more information on fungal leaf spot and a course of treatment, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htmRead MoreQ.Kiwi Plant Leaves Turn Brown - Just planted this year. Could it be too much water or something else?
A.Here is a link to refresh you with the care needed. Your plant may need more water to get established, then you can back off. Make sure the soil is well draining. Full sun is needed, but a new plant may need some ...Read MoreQ.What Variety Of Pie Cherry? - I had a pie cherry tree that recently broke off in a storm. We loved this tree and would like ...
A.My best guesses are that it is a north star cherry: http://www.starkbros.com/products/fruit-trees/cherry-trees/north-star-pie-cherry or a montmorency pie cherry http://www.starkbros.com/products/fruit-trees/cherry-trees/stark-montmorency-pie-cherryRead MoreQ.Cankers On A Peach Tree - I have cankers around the base of my tree. Is the tree going to be a total loss?
A.I would not chalk it up to a loss just yet. I would recommend treating the tree and working to improve the vigor/health of it to aid in its recovery. I think that your tree may be weakened ...Read MoreQ.Solanum Blue - I would like to know "how to pinch" the above plant to help it grow. I'm not sure where exactly ...
A.I recommend that you check out the following article on pinching plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm Basically, you will want to pinch the stem as close to above the leaf nodes as possible. The following photograph will illustrate what this exactly means: https://bit.ly/1QYom6K For more information ...Read MoreQ.Trimming My Burning Bushes - My burning bushes are too tall and I wanted to trim them down. Now I have done 2 of them, ...
A.Yes, your burning bush will start bouncing back with new growth and shoots. If you are interested in the results you can achieve by pruning burning bushes way back, check out the following website: http://mikesbackyardnursery.com/2010/09/trim-your-burning-bush-way-back/ For more information ...Read MoreQ.Rhubarb - Can I grow rhubarb from the seeds they produce and how do you do it?
A.You can try propagating by using the seeds, but I read that the seedlings rarely resemble the parent plant since most rhubarb is cross-pollinated. So you would probably end up with rhubarb of poor quality. You can read more about ...Read MoreQ.Red Tip Shrub/trees - I have numerous Red Tip shrub/trees. Most are at least 20 feet tall. Last year they started losing their leaves ...
A.I would evaluate your red tips for Entomosporium Leaf Spot, which would cause the leaf drop you are experiencing. For information on photonia leaf spot and a course of treatment, please visit the following link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htm As for the oak tree, ...Read MoreQ.Primroses - I purchased some primroses recently but never got the chance to plant them. Now most look dead but still have ...
A.I would plant them - there is always a chance they will bounce back with proper care. You have absolutely nothing to lose. For information on the care of primroses, please visit the following links: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/primrose-houseplant.htmRead MoreQ.Slime Mold In Our Vegetable Garden - We have discovered slime mold growing in our vegetable garden. I have read that it's not known to be dangerous ...
A.Given that Fuligo septica is considered edible (it's used in a Mexican dish called "caca de luna") there is no need to abandon your gardening efforts. Control measures are not necessary. Since mold thrives in moist conditions, the ...Read More
