Q.Holly Berries - I live in Western PA. Every year my hollies get lots of berries in the spring, then fall off before ...
A.Oftentimes, this is due to poor pollination. If not properly pollinated, the berries will drop before they are fully mature. Lots of times changes in temperature, lots of rain, of a lack of pollinating insects are the cause. There is ...Read MoreQ.Need To Kill Vine Growing In Flower Bed - There is a vine/bush growing in my flower bed. It has a unbelievable root system with sprouts growing everywhere. This ...
A.It really depends on the type of vine (may send a picture if you like). Roundup may help eradicate it, but you would need to use a shield to protect your other plants.Read MoreQ.What Pesticide Is Best To Kill Squash Vine Borers In The Ground - I have tried rotation, traps, physically removing worms...need to kill the larvae in the ground before I plant.Paul
A.Here are a couple of articles that may help you with your problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/squash-vine-borers/Read More
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Q.Peach Tree Blights - Peach tree leaves have bumps and curl up and fall off tree.
A.Sounds like peach leaf curl. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-leaf-curl.htmRead MoreQ.Thornless Blackberry Turned Brown - After transplanting my thornless blackberry, all the leaves and blossoms have turned brown. I have a three year old bush ...
A.The most important things you can do are making sure the bush has plenty of water, and cut the branches back 1/3 - 1/2. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Cucumbers - My cucumber plants have white streaks on the leaves. What is this and what should I do about it?
A.The most likely cause is leaf miners. Read more here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htmRead MoreQ.Planting More Tomatoes - I live in deep south Texas (Zapata, Texas to be exact). I have some determinate tomato plants that have already ...
A.You can do this, as it will not hurt anything to do so. Also, it is recommended that you not grow tomatoes in the same spot every year, but rotate them at least every 3 years or so to fend ...Read MoreQ.Nasturtiums - I have Nasturtiums that have gone invasive and spreading all over the backyard planters and part of the lawn. Pulling ...
A.You may want to try spot treating the nasturtiums with Round-up. If chemical warfare is not your thing, you can also spot treat the invaders with boiling water or white vinegar. Be sure to target just these plants, as all ...Read MoreQ.My Wisteria Appears To Have Died - It is May and our 6 year old Wisteria vine has no buds whatsoever. There is a very small growth ...
A.The plant could be suffering from crown gall. This article will help determine if this is the issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-diseases.htm If crown gall is not the issue and the vine is still alive and seemingly ok otherwise, I would ...Read MoreQ.How Should I Water The Watermelons - My grandson just planted the seeds for six plants (we only have a small amount of soil). How can I ...
A.A soaker hose (with the holes in them) is a great idea. However, you can also use your regular hose and just water deeply (at least 20-30 min.) each week (or more, depending on how warm it is). Here is ...Read MoreQ.Holly Bush - My holly bush is dying. Leaves are falling off.
A.Start by checking for common diseases: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm If you can eliminate these kinds of problems, chances are that the hard winter is what is causing your plant to lose leaves. Bend the branches to see if they are still ...Read MoreQ.Mandevilla - I brought my Mandevilla home a week or so ago and it was full of leaves and blossoms. Now all ...
A.Mandevilla plants favor humid conditions. If your plant is exposed to the sun, the soil may be too hot. Try misting/spraying the leaves with water in the mornings and keep the soil moist (NOT wet). You may also want to ...Read MoreQ.Bell Peppers - My bell peppers are nice and big and green but not making blossoms or little bell peppers. What is the ...
A.There may be too much nitrogen in the soil, which leads to lush green growth but little to no blooming. Add some phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to help encourage blooming and subsequent fruiting.Read MoreQ.Problem With Crepe Myrtle - We planted 3 five foot crepe myrtles about four months ago. They all leafed as soon as it got warm ...
A.Your new plants sound like they are stressed. This article has some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm Here is an article about reducing the alkalinity of your soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Plants For China Texas - I live in China, Texas next to Beaumont, Texas. The temperature here is 80 to 90 degrees. I wanna plant ...
A.It's helpful to know your plant hardiness zone, which is based on the coldest winter temperatures, so you don't waste money and time planting things which won't grow where you are. Here's a map for Texas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/texas-planting-zones.htm\ ...Read MoreQ.Need Help - I woke up today to quite a sad sight! ALL of my cucumber plants (17 I think) have what I ...
A.They may be damping off (which is cause by a fungus) or root rot if they were over watered. Make sure the drainage is good and add some fungicide to the soil to keep off the fungus. Here is more ...Read MoreQ.Lucky Bamboo Turning Yellow - I have had this Lucky Bamboo, about 5 stalks in size, for 2 years. I left someone caring for it ...
A.Yes, remove all that excess water, as this will lead to rotting of your plant. You may even need to let it dry out some.Read More
