Q.Fertilizing Miniature Gardenias - I have a fertilizer that is for acid loving plants. The fertilizer's ingredients includes iron - the percentage is .325%. ...
A.You can use a fertilizer that is formulated for acid loving plants, but you may want to have a soil test preformed to insure the proper formulation. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. You can get a soil test kit from your local ...Read MoreQ.Planting Lemon Tree In Same Bed As Roses - Can I plant a lemon tree in the same bed as roses? Full sun, plenty of water. Small garden so ...
A.I really would not recommend it. Rosebushes do not like to compete with trees for water and nutrition. If the garden was large and there was a good 6 feet from the rosebushes, then may be okay. But for small ...Read MoreQ.Out Of Control Red Tip - How do I take an 18-foot red tip and get it back to shrub size?
A.Here are some articles with great tips on how to prune your overgrown red tip: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/rejuvenating-red-tip-photinia.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/pruning-photinia-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Stalling The Growth Of Asiatic Lilies - I have some Asiatic lilies that I want to pull out of the ground and take them interstate. The quarantine ...
A.Here is an article that will give you some ideas on what you should do. Based on the content of this article, a drop in temperature will help return the bulbs to their dormant state and it is recommended ...Read More
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Q.Planting Hosta Under Maple Tree - I want to plant hosta under a maple tree in my front yard. There are a lot of roots. What ...
A.If there are a lot of roots you may want to reconsider planting your hosta there as the roots could eventually choke it out and/or rob it of nutrients and moisture. Hosta roots do like to spread out and ...Read MoreQ.Is The Dipladenia A Perennial? - How much sun does the Dipladenia need? Can I plant them in flower beds? Or do they do better in ...
A.Dipladenia is perennial, rated for USDA plant hardiness zones 9-11. Dipladenia prefer bright but indirect sun. Given that your planting zone is 6a you will probably want to pursue dipladenia as a potted plant. You can situate ...Read MoreQ.When To Plant Rosemary - I would like to plant rosemary as a hedge. The place is 6 to 7 meters long and about 60 ...
A.Given that you only have space 2 feet wide to work with, I would opt for a Blue Spires Rosemary which grows 2-3 feet wide. Spring or fall is a good time to plant rosemary. For more information on rosemary ...Read MoreQ.Fertilization - I am brewing a compost tea for the first time this year. Found recipe on Healthy Vegetable Gardening - sounds ...
A.Different plants have different fertilizer requirements so it would be difficult for me to answer this question without knowing the plants in question that you are fertilizing. I also do not know the contents of your compost tea, however, ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lilies Have Dark Brown Streaks In The Leaves - My yellow calla lilies have dark brown streaks in the leaves and I've searched the internet and can't find an ...
A.It actually looks like you may have a sport. That streak does not look like damage but rather a natural color variation in the leaves. Sports are a genetic mutation that can sometimes result in some pleasant variations in a ...Read MoreQ.Weeds In Asparagus Bed - Started out with 12 crowns, which did ok for a while but never really spread out or grew well. I have ...
A.Here is an article on asparagus weed control that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/salt-on-asparagus-weeds.htmRead MoreQ.Sickly Holly Bushes - We two holly bushes planted near each other that are about 10 years old. Both of them look very sickly ...
A.Your sickly holly bushes probably did not succumb to disease or pests but rather to old man winter. It sounds like your hollies got winter burn - more information on winter burn can be found here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/winter-burn-in-evergreens.htm You will want to ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Plant Curling - My young big bog plants, about 10 inches tall, are twisting and curling at the top stems. Looking more like ...
A.The twisting and curling exhibited on the stems of your tomato plant could be attributed to herbicide drift. Tomatoes are very sensitive to herbicides. Wind speeds as low as 5 mph can move herbicides up to a mile and tomato ...Read MoreQ.Do I Need To Repot A New Guinea Impatiens - It looks beautiful in its original pot. Should I repot my new guinea impatiens in a larger container (wash tub)? ...
A.I have read that the recommendation is to plant new guinea impatiens in a pot that is 1.5 times the diameter of the pot it was originally purchased in. Which means, in your case, you would want to re-pot ...Read MoreQ.“skinny” Green Beans - Needing information on a green bean variety frequently found and sold in bunches in Wal-Mart or Sam's that is exceptionally ...
A.I believe that the thin and delicate green beans you refer to are french filet beans otherwise knwon as "haricots verts". They are harvested when the pods are no more than a quarter inch in diameter.Read MoreQ.Peach Tree Bears No Fruit - My peach tree is now 6 yrs old. First year it produced around 20 peaches, second year over 50, third ...
A.In your area, it is a real possibility that late season cold snaps are killing the blossom buds. The past few years have seen many late season cold snaps in many areas of North America. The blossoms are very susceptible ...Read MoreQ.Lawn Has A Lot Of Brown Spots - My lawn has a lot of brown spots this spring, which did not go away with a good soaking rain. ...
A.This article will help you tackle the brown spots in your lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/brown-lawn-fixes.htmRead MoreQ.Brown Turkey Fig Tree Did Not Produce New Leaves - My fig tree Brown Turkey did not produce new leaves this spring. It was planted last year, healthy with some ...
A.I would first check to see if the upper branches are dead. If the upper branches are brittle, they are dead and should be pruned back to where they are pliable and green. If they are pliable, they are still ...Read MoreQ.Should You Pinch Off Flowers - The flowers of my mandevilla drop off naturally. Should they be pinched back?
A.Yes, mandevilla's bloom on new growth, so regularly pinching tips off encourages additional blooms and a bushier plant. To pinch your mandevilla vine, simply use your fingers to pinch off 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the end of each ...Read MoreQ.Does Spirea Lose Its Leaves In Winter - Want to find a flowering bush to plant that will not lose its foliage.
A.Spirea lose their leaves every year so they are considered deciduous and not evergreen. Here are some articles on evergreen shrubs that will offer you many choices to choose from: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shrubs-to-plant-between-the-sidewalk-and-street.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/variegated-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Sap On A Weeping Cherry Tree - Have read what you said about sap on a weeping cherry tree. Pretty sure mine is caused by whacky weather ...
A.I am rather reluctant to recommend removing sap stains from a tree because it has the potential to inflict damage and is nearly impossible to remove completely. However, in my research, I did find recommendations (see below link) to carefully ...Read More