Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Laburnum Tree - I have a Laburnum tree and have lived here for 20 years. The tree has always flowered, but this year ...
A.If you had an unexpected frost or freeze during late winter/early spring, this could have affected the buds. The soil could also be lacking phosphorus. Add some phosphorus-rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to help encourage blooming.Read MoreQ.Butterfly Bush - I planted 2 butterfly bushes last year and pruned them in late fall to about 1-2 feet from ground. So ...
A.This article should help determine if the bushes are still alive: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Large Black Spots On Azaleas - Large black spots on Azaleas with light green marshmallow looking things on azalea leaves. Some of the black spots are ...
A.The marshmallowey things sound like azalea leaf gall. This article tells you about prevention and treatment: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/azaleagall.pdf This article includes a section on leaf spots, and pictures of cercospora leaf spot, which may be your problem: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2050.htmlRead MoreQ.Why Does Fig Tree Drop Fruit - My fig tree is dropping dry figs. Why?
A.This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htmRead MoreQ.Annoying Weeds - I have these tree-like weeds that are growing rapidly through my rose bushes and stunting their growth. They're extremely hard ...
A.Can you please send us a picture of your weed so that we can take a look and identify the weed? Identifying the weed will influence what recommendations we make regarding dealing with it.Read MoreQ.Too Much Fungicide - I sprayed my roses with fungicide for rust in March and about 10 days later all the new growth looked ...
A.It sounds like either the fungicide was mixed too heavily or perhaps the fungicide was old and some chemical interactions took place. Water the rosebushes well. The following night water each of them again with a large watering can that ...Read More