Q.Sick Tree - I have 2 Filicium decipiens (Japanese fern trees). One of them is turning yellow while the other is beautiful and ...
A.Chlorosis (yellowing) is common in these plants and is often the result of an iron deficiency, but may be attributed to unseasonably cooler temps as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htmRead MoreQ.Wisteria - My wonderful wisteria of 17 years has been miserable this year and only half of it is in bloom at ...
A.If you are seeing ants, it is likely the plant is suffering from aphids. Ants don't normally bother plants unless there are aphids on the plant (aphids are like cows for ants - they maintain 'herds' to get food from ...Read MoreQ.Beans - My bean's leaves are white with a fungus but the beans are nice, big and plenty. Can I eat them, ...
A.Your beans could well have powdery mildew. This article has more information on common bean diseases: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/information-on-common-bean-problems-tips-on-growing-beans.htm If it is powdery mildew, the beans are perfectly all right to eat. However, if you have any questions, take some ...Read More
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Q.Is Ericaceous Compost Ok For Planting Indoor Gardenia? - I wish to pot a newly acquired gardenia plant.
A.Yes, since gardenias are classed as ericaceous plants, compost (potting soil) mixed for acid-lovers should work. Gardenias grow best in pH of 5.0 - 6.0, you may want to do a simple pH test now and then. ...Read MoreQ.Mossy Growth On Crepe Myrtle Tree - What is the mossy growth on my crepe myrtle tree? It is also on some other trees also. How do ...
A.It is lichen, which is harmless to the tree. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htmRead MoreQ.Tomatillos - I have two tomatillo plants in my garden bed, both are full of flowers and both have set a few ...
A.It's fine for them to set fruit around the same time. As for cross pollinating, this is only a problem if you plan on growing the seeds from this year's crop the next year. Cross pollination does not affect the ...Read MoreQ.Using Steer Manure Compost - I'm setting my garden up in 4'x 4'x 7" raised beds. Each bed needs 8 cubic feet of soil to ...
A.Most Steer manure is available in two cubic feet (2 ft³) size bags. The following should help you determine how much Steer manure you will need in your application. One bag of Steer manure per 200 ft² (20'*10') at a ...Read MoreQ.Hosta – Dividing It - Our hosta has already come up and is fairly large. Can we cut it back and divide it now?
A.Most definitely and now would be the ideal time to do it, before it gets too hot. You can normally divide these plants anytime from spring through fall. Simply dig up the clumps you want to divide and split them ...Read MoreQ.Mint Indoors - How to successfully grow mint indoors. I potted it successfully but not sure how it could get more leafy/bushier, as ...
A."Pinching the plant back will help promote a bushier plant. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/making-herbs-bigger-through-pinching-and-harvesting.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-mint-indoors.htm" Read MoreQ.Small Yellow Spots On Tomato Plant - I just bought some gardener's delight tomato plants last week. They were in very small pots and tended to top ...
A.If the spotting is affecting only a couple of leaves, remove those leaves as well as the yellow ones - it's nothing to worry about. If many more leaves become infected, however, you might have one of several ...Read MoreQ.Potted Hibiscus - I live near Houston, TX., so it is getting hot! I have an entwined potted hibiscus which continues to flower ...
A.The soil may have dried out (from evaporation) and is repelling water, especially if conditions are hot. Try soaking the pot in a bucket or tub of water overnight. Due to the excessive heat, the plant may also be stressed. ...Read MoreQ.Kumquat Trees - My Kumguat trees seem to be dying. They are 10 to 11 years old and were doing well, with the ...
A."I want to say it's either fungal or pest related. Many types of fungus affect these trees as do many insect pests, all of which can lead to symptoms like this. Generally, a liquid copper fungicide and removal of dead ...Read MoreQ.Transplanting A Rose Bush - It is the last of May and I live in Gering, NE. We now think we live in Seattle with ...
A.When it is more overcast is a great time to transplant rosebushes! It gives them a chance to get their root system going before the heat makes big demands on the root system to keep the upper parts of the ...Read MoreQ.Knock Out Roses - I have 12 knock out rose bushes. This morning I saw that the older ones (4 months) have a lot ...
A.Here is a link to an article I wrote on this subject, please give it a read: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/yellow-rose-leaves.htm Here is another article for you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/leaves-falling-off-roses.htm Please let us know if you have any questions.Read MoreQ.What To Do When Banana Leaves Dry And Crinkle - What to do with crinkled, brown banana leaves?
A.This could be one of a few things: Overly dry or drought-like conditions, or the result of some type of fungal problem (there are many). First, check that the soil is not too dry and, if necessary, give the plant ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lily - I have a very beautiful calla lily plant which looks very healthy except that the flowers are not pure white ...
A.Calla lilies' flowers normally start out green and will gain color as the flower ages. This is normal. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/green-calla-lily-blooms.htmRead MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle Yellow Leaves With Green Veins - New leaves on our crepe myrtle come out green but after awhile turn yellow, although the veins are still green. ...
A.The tree may be suffering from an iron deficiency. This commonly causes this kind of coloration on the leaves. This normally happens either when the plant is watered too much and the nutrients get leeched away or if teh pH ...Read MoreQ.Rose Of Sharon - How do you get starters off of the rose of Sharon?
A.If by "starter" you are referring to rooting of cuttings, this article tells you the basics: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-8702.html It may also be possible to dig up offshoots from the roots that carry some roots with them, and plant those.Read MoreQ.Abundance Of Blooms On My Tree - My Pomegranate tree is just covered with blooms. Should I remove some of them to allow the fruit to get ...
A.Congrats. Many pomegranate growers would give anything to have your kind of problems. I haven't seen anything in the references specific to pomegranates, but since it's recommended for most fruit species to remove some of the flowers ...Read More