Q.Wilting Cucumbers - My outdoor cukes have all wilted and seem to have root rot. Can they be saved or do I have ...
A.It sounds like you may have bacterial wilt. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/bacterial-wilt-cucumbers.htmRead MoreQ.Common Pokeweed - Common pokeweed was growing last year at the edge of my property and has left unsightly large white stalks. Since ...
A.I would not recommend burning the plants. If you wait until the soil is saturated and use a good shovel for the job, you may find it easier than you think to pop the large fleshy roots out of the ...Read MoreQ.Goldfish Houseplant - I would like to have a goldfish houseplant but don't know where to get one. I live in Fort Worth, ...
A.Here again are general growing instructions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/goldfish-plant/goldfish-hanging-plant.htm Since houseplants are kept in houses, the difference between Texas and Colorado are negligible. However you (and your son) should be warned that these are extremely difficult plants for the home amateur to grow. ...Read MoreQ.Black Spots On Leaves - I bought a dwarf fig tree. I replanted it into a larger pot with better drainage. Now, one of the ...
A.There are a number of common disease that can infect fig trees. Read about them here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm In addition to theses, there are a host of bacteria and fungi which float around in the environment and can cause ...Read More
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Q.Houseplant Depth - How deep does a pot need to be in order for impatiens to last the summer? I don't want to ...
A.The pot size should be approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the potted pot purchased. That means a 6” plant should be planted into a 9”–10” container. Three to four 6” plants should be potted into a 14”–16” container. This ...Read MoreQ.Grubs And Fertilizer - I've stripped my lawn to dirt and found grubs (lots). Should I put a grub treatment down before laying new ...
A.Yes, treat now, lay sod, and then treat again in the summer. It will at least keep the grubs manageable until the optimal time to treat them. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm As for fertilizing, if ...Read MoreQ.Young Oak Tree - I have a young oak tree that is still alive even though the bark has been eaten off it by ...
A.Do you know for certain that these are in fact the pests attacking the bark? How high up is the damage? Most likely your culprit is due to rabbits. Rabbits feed on and damage the bark and twigs of landscape ...Read MoreQ.My Crepe Myrtle Leaves Have Holes Between The Ridges - The holes look like one per vein with no other symptoms.
A.Can't really tell what the problem is from that description, aside from its being a bug of some kind. Look out especially for Japanese beetles. This article has more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Perennial Tomatoes - I heard that Cherry tomatoes can be grown as perennials. I have grown them in the pot for years, but ...
A.Tomatoes are actually tender perennials, so they can live for years in the right environment. But tomato plants are susceptible to a dizzying number of diseases, so it is unusual for them to survive more than a few years even ...Read MoreQ.Pepper Fertilizer - Is Miracle Grow a good fertilizer for peppers?
A.Yes, you can use that if you would like. This article has additional information on fertilizing peppers that may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.Make Peach Fruit Sweeter Tasting - Is there anything one can do for peach fruit that is still on the tree in order to make the ...
A.Of course, having sweet fruit begins with nurturing the healthiest possible trees. This article starts you off in that direction: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm Read MoreQ.Tiny Black Mite On Bing Cherry Tree - I have a tiny black mite on the Bing Cherry tree that congregates on the leaves and causes them to ...
A.Since the ants are "tending" them, I think the black bugs are probably some specie of aphids. This article should give you some ideas about dealing with them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm Don't give up. Keep your tree healthy as possible, ...Read MoreQ.Yucca Plants - I propagated some yucca tips, but now they have gone soft after about 5 weeks. Are they ok or how ...
A.It sounds like rot, which means you'll most likely have to start all over again. This article has directions on how to root these cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Leaves And Buds Turning Yellow - I have my gardenia plant in my sunroom, which isn't that warm this time of year but it's at least ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Strawberry Plants - I very much need info on using laterals of our strawberry plants, which have been grown in a strawberry tower ...
A.This is a good article on doing it, but it is meant for people here in the states, so the months would be off for you. July-August would be mid summer. Mid-August - September would be late summer. http://www.gardenhive.com/fruit/strawberries/grow/runners/Read MoreQ.Borwn Leaves On Old And New Plants - I planted ten new Azalea plants this spring following the planting instructions on the company's website. The edges of the ...
A.This could be a number of things--too little or too much water, over fertilizing, leaf scorch (if planted in too much sun), etc. It may help to prune the plants to help rejuvenate it. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Boston Ferns - I would like to put some Boston ferns on my outdoor patio. Can they tolerate approximately 8 hours of full ...
A.It would be better to provide these plants with a bright, shady location that does not receive direct sunlight, as this could scorch them.Read MoreQ.Holly Bush Leaves Turning Yellow - Last spring I had three cone shaped holly bushes planted. They did well all summer, fall and winter until recently. ...
A.If you have had a lot of rain and the drainage in the area is not good, it can cause problems with leaves. Is the ground swampy? If the ground stays wet, the roots can't 'breathe' and falling leaves or ...Read MoreQ.White Queen Bulbs? - We have bulbs labeled White Queen and can't remember what they are. Help!
A.Most likely these are White Queen caladiums. This article will help with growing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/when-to-plant-caladium-bulbs.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.How Deep Do You Plant Virginia Bluebells? - Can't find anywhere that says how deep to plant them, just how far apart they should be. Thanks.
A.In case you want to find out more about them, here's an article on Virginia bluebells: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bluebell/virginia-bluebell-flowers.htm Plant them with their pointy end upward, about 2" below the surface.Read More