Q.Where To Plant Squash - Can you plant zucchini and crook necked squash in the same garden, and should you avoid planting squash and cucumbers ...
A.You can plant all of these in the same garden. Some people who collect seeds do not plant them together so that they do not cross pollinate and affect the seeds they plan to harvest, but if you are not ...Read MoreQ.Austrian Copper Rose Bushes - I have some Austrian Copper rose bushes that grew well for the first two years but last year began turning ...
A.If over watering is the problem, perhaps see if you can build something that will deflect the water and slope the garden soils so that water that does make it to them will run away better. Then I would suggest ...Read MoreQ.White Spruce - Who sells 2'-3' tall white spruce plants with well established roots?
A.Most garden center and nursery retailers should have this tree, or can at least point you in the right direction. You can perform a local search for your area to find someone close. Read MoreQ.Bulbs - I have 2 problems: 1 - I planted bulbs in October. They sprouted but never fully bloomed. Now bulbs are popping ...
A.You did not mention which kind of bulbs you planted, but if they were like tulips, daffodils and hyacinth, then these bulbs cannot be planted in the ground year round where you live, as they need to be pre-chilled to ...Read More
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Q.Azalea Problem - I have an azalea with numerous spots of a pale green growth on it. There are branches with defoliation and ...
A.It sounds like it may be azalea lace bug. These articles will help: https://utextension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/SP290-E.pdf, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-lace-bug.htm If there are no signs of lace bug, then it could also be azalea gall. This disease commonly occurs in early spring on ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea - We had an early spring and the hydrangea bushes started to get leaves. However, we did have one night of ...
A.You can trim off the brown parts but it may be best to wait a little while to make sure there are no more cold snaps. This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htmRead MoreQ.How To Propagate Hellebores - Someone told me you can grow cuttings. Is this true?
A.While I have seen a couple of references on the internet to growing hellebore from cuttings, experts and universities mention only growing them from seed, or from dividing the clumps and planting the rhizomes. This article will tell you ...Read MoreQ.Bean Types - Is there a site where I can get all info for growing and nutrition for types such as bush or ...
A.As far as I know, there is no one comprehensive site for this. But I find that putting the variety name into Bing or Google normally brings up companies that sell that specific variety and these companies will list if ...Read MoreQ.Lavender Growing - I bought a lavender plant a few weeks back and kept it inside, as I was told it was too ...
A.Legginess in plants is often due to a lack of sufficient light, which indoors may not be enough. Generally, as long as the threat of frost has passed in your area and the ground has warmed enough for working, planting ...Read MoreQ.Good Plants To Put In Front Of My House In Pots And Full Sun - Would like some pretty potted plants I could put in front of my house in full sun.
A.How about some miniature rosebushes. They love full sun and are very pretty in such pots. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/miniature-roses-containers.htmRead MoreQ.Black Sooty Disease - Have bad sooty disease on stems and leaves of crepe myrtles, azaleas, and gardenias. Is this the same disease described ...
A.Yes, it is. In addition to the rhododendron article on sooty mold, this article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Weed That Looks Like Irish Moss - I have a weed that is growing in all my flower beds that looks like Irish Moss but is not. ...
A.Could you send a picture of this weed? This would help us to better identify it for you.Read MoreQ.My Lawn - I have a large lawn. It is very uneven and slopes so much that you can't really place table and ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/fill-uneven-lawn-low-spots-how-to-level-a-lawn.htmRead MoreQ.Azaleas - I have many azaleas in my yard and all have bloomed in past seasons. I have 5 groups of George ...
A.Several things could cause this, including a lack in phosphorus. This would cause the plant to stop blooming. Add some phosphorus to the soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm It could also be due to a microclimate in ...Read MoreQ.Planting After Roundup - I used Roundup next to a raised (2' high) vegetable bed before planting in it. Can I plant tomatoes in ...
A.Yes, the tomatoes should be fine since they will be in the raised bed and the Roundup was only used next to it rather than a direct hit within the soil itself. Just be sure to wash them well prior ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lily - I am a VERY new gardener. I planted a small garden of irises and a few species of lilies. I ...
A.It should be ok, as long as there is still some root and plant attached the bulb (rhizome) should be fine. Just replant and take care of as usual. With calla lilies, as with iris, you simply separate the rhizomes ...Read MoreQ.Lemongrass - My lemongrass has taken over the garden. Should I remove half the plant, or prune it back to the ground? ...
A.You can cut the plant back and this should help keep it under control. If the plant is taking up too much room in the garden, simply remove some of the plant. It does root very easily so take care ...Read MoreQ.Holly Bush Is Dropping Leaves - The leaves are turning brown and are falling off. I don't remember this happening before. Is it dying?
A.This article outlines possible reasons for leaf drop: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm You've had a very hard winter, and it's quite possible your holly is suffering from this. Wait until spring is well underway, to see if there are signs of new ...Read MoreQ.Will Hail Cause Holes In Spinach Leaves - Will hail cause holes in spinach leaves? Thanks.
A.It certainly has the potential to, along with any other plant in its path. This article can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/hail-crop-damage.htmRead More