Q.Jello-like Substance On Grass - After snow and rain in the metro Denver area late April, I went to mow and found clear jello blobs ...
A.Thanks, Shelley, I guess I just need some sun shiny days to dry out my lawn and a good thatch rake.Read MoreQ.What Is This Disease And How Do You Treat - What is this disease and how do you treat it? It is on azaleas and rhododendrons and the main branches ...
A.I believe you have what is called "sooty mold". For more information and recommended treatments, please visit the following links: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/rhododendron-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.How Cool Can It Be In Order To Leave Plants Outside? - I'm not ready to transplant plants. I just bought some but don't know if 40 degrees is too cool to ...
A.40 degrees is probably too cool to leave them out at night - but it really depends on the type of plants you have. However, a good majority of plants prefer night temperatures 50F+.Read More
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Q.Thicken Up Azalea - How do you get azaleas to thicken up after some start to die at ground level? Plant has only one ...
A.To encourage bushier growth, trim azaleas after their blooming period has expired. This article will give you good suggestions on how to go about trimming your azalea: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/pruning-azaleas.htmRead MoreQ.Mandevilla Dropping Leaves - Purchased pink hardy mandevilla plant about 6 weeks ago, two plants in 1 gallon containers. Transplanted to larger 5 gal ...
A.This article discusses yellow leaf curl in mandevillas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/yellow-leaves-on-mandevilla.htmRead MoreQ.Picking Leaves Off My Kaffir Lime Tree - I was given this plant almost 3 years ago. Do I pick the old leaves off the old stems to ...
A.What you are seeing after pruning is very normal. Pruning encourages branching and a more bushy plant. That long wayward branch can actually be pruned again! I would recommend continued modest pruning over leaf picking at this point. ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Kill English Ivy? - Here in Medford, Oregon, I have sprayed English Ivy with Round Up at the highest label rate. I have also ...
A.I understand your frustration - English Ivy is not easy to get rid of! This article will give you some good suggestions on how to eradicate english ivy, such as lacerating or cutting the plant's stems prior to herbicide ...Read MoreQ.Maranta Plant Leaves Curled And Becoming Yellow - My prayer (i.e. Maranta) plant's leaves got curled and are becoming yellow. Please help me.
A.Yellow leaf curl could be attributed to under or over-watering or not enough humidity. How often were you watering? The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Feel the soil - if it is dry, then I ...Read MoreQ.Water On Zucchini Leaves - Should you get zucchini leaves wet when watering? When my wife waters our vegetables, she always gets the leaves wet. ...
A.Use a soaker hose or other method to water zucchini plants below their leaves. Watering overhead manually or with a sprinkler can cause the zucchini plants to develop powdery mildew. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/growing-zucchini.htmRead MoreQ.Peach And Nectarine Leaf Curl - We sprayed in the fall and we are beginning to see peach leaf curl. What can we do now that ...
A.Unfortunately, there is not much you can do at this point. Control is impossible once symptoms appear. It is recommended however, to "maintain tree vigor by thinning more fruit than normal, reducing drought stress with irrigation, and applying extra ...Read MoreQ.Rhododendron Planted In Pachysandra - Can pachysandra inhibit growth of the rhododendron?
A.My research indicates that a rhododendron and a pachysandra might not make a good marriage. Rhododendrons have shallow roots and may be deprived of nutrients and water by the pachysandra, which is a thirsty and aggressive evergreen cover. For more ...Read MoreQ.Star Jasmine Leaves Are Turning Red - Star jasmine leaves are turning red in the spring, warm weather. What is wrong with a star jasmine leaves turning ...
A.This is a normal occurrence and is not cause for concern. Here is a link with more information on why star (confederate) jasmine leaves turn color: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/jasmine-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Juniper Bush Died - One of our 30 plus juniper bushes died. Why? It was the largest bush we have and, like many others, ...
A.Thank you. The bush changed color to brownish and yellowish. All of the others are deep green. At the end of winter, there was some growth on the tips but then it started changing color and appears ...Read MoreQ.Little Black Flies All Over Top Of Soil - My elephant foot palm has been in storage at a friend's place for a couple of months while relocating. I ...
A.It sounds like you have fungus gnats. Here is an article that will give you more information on these pests and how to deal with them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htmRead MoreQ.Do Fritiliarias Go To Seed? - Do these plants go to seed? I have two Imperials, yellow and orange.
A.Yes, they do go to seed. Seed formation will happen if you do not remove the faded flowers. Allow the seed pods to dry on the plant, break them open and collect the seeds. For more information on the care ...Read MoreQ.How Much Lime And Fertilizer For A Garden - My garden area is about 400 square ft. I tilled up an area where grass was. The soil has a ...
A.I would recommend a soil test for your new garden plot. This would eliminate the guess work as to what your soil needs or doesn't need. I have listed several links including a link to help your locate your local extension office. They ...Read MoreQ.Ground Cover For Sewage Leach Bed - What is the best ground cover for very wet soil, especially over a sewage leach bed? We need a low ...
A.Here is an extension article that details the trees, shrubs and ground covers that are tolerant of wet sites: https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fact-sheets/trees-shrubs/trees-shrubs-and-groundcovers-tolerant-of-wet-sitesRead MoreQ.Composted Hay In My Vegetable Garden - I have composted hay in my vegetable garden. Can I plant directly in this with seeds and/or with young plants? ...
A.There can be some concerns using hay compost; if herbicides were used on the crops. I personally have added some hay to my compost with no negative results. You do say your having weed and mushrooms growing in amongst the ...Read More
