Q.Breadfruit Tree Dying - Our bread fruit tree leaves and fruits are falling. Is there any medicine or pesticide? I think the tree is ...
A.In order to know what measures to prescribe, we first need to know what is wrong. The following article might help you begin to save your tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htmRead MoreQ.Peach Fruit With Gel On It - My peach is new. Fruit is coming on but the fruit has spots and a gel substance. What do I ...
A.The gel is often a sign of peach borer. It may be dripping from the borer wounds. Borers can also affect plum trees. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htmRead More
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Q.Plum Trees - We have plum trees that are now three or four years old and every year they bloom fully. They set ...
A.It is possible that your tree is aborting its fruit due to an over abundance of fruiting. This is normal and the reason why thinning is often performed on fruit trees. Fruit thinning (removing excess fruit) can help produce better ...Read MoreQ.Beet Greens Being Eaten By Bugs - When I grow beets, as the greens come up out of the soil, I think bugs are eating them at ...
A.Garlic water may help to repel them. Is the whole green top gone, or are you finding them laying near the plant. If the whole top is gone, it may be a rodent causing the damage. If you are finding ...Read MoreQ.Orange Tree - I planted orange seeds and now I have 3 plants about 13 to 18 inches tall and I keep them ...
A.Unless you want three separate trees, you might want to thin them down to the strongest one. Otherwise, you should pot each one of the seedlings in a containers of its own. I would keep them potted up this way ...Read MoreQ.Small Celandine Ranunculus Ficaria - I know this plant is invasive, but it is not illegal to plant it in NYS. It is such a ...
A.I don't necessarily think it will threaten your peony but without suitable measures taken, this plant could get out of control. I would ensure that it stayed within its bounds by implementing some type of edging and installing it a ...Read MoreQ.Onion Sets - I bought some onion sets that were on sale. Can I store them in the refrigerator or can I put ...
A.Storing them this way is not recommended. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/how-to-store-onion-sets-storing-onions-for-planting.htmRead MoreQ.Grapefruit Tree Not Producing - My grapefruit tree has not been producing the last two years. I got my Ruby Red grapefruit tree in March ...
A.The following article will tell you some general facts about grapefruit: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapefruit/grapefruit-tree-not-producing.htm. Grapefruit don't reliably fruit for several years. Continue a good program of care, and your tree should start to bear fruit when it's ready to ...Read MoreQ.Spraying Neem Oil On Plants - Will spraying neem oil on a bush, vine or tree hurt or repel nesting birds?
A.Neem oil is perfectly safe for people, animals (and birds), as well as most beneficial insects. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Fertilizer For Bhut Jolokia - I was using fish emulsion for the vegetative part (2-4-1). Two weeks before flowering, I've tested my soil and was ...
A.Yes, seaweed fertilizer is good for what you need to amend in your soil. Foliar fertilizing is good and what the plant does not absorb through the leaves will drip off into the soil and be taken up through the ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Foam On Stones And Plants - I have a question regarding a yellow foam that has been shown on two occations in my backyard. First time ...
A.You have a slime mold, which some people also call dog vomit fungus. It is not dangerous and normally goes away on its own. This is oftentimes seen in areas with lots of mulch. The best way to avoid these ...Read MoreQ.Leaning Mature Tree - I'm wondering whether I should have a particular tree cut down. It is a pine tree. To me it looks ...
A.I recommend you consult with a registered arborist. They would be able to determine if the tree could be strengthened be removal of one of the codominant stems, and/or selective pruning of the side branches, or if the ...Read MoreQ.Weeping Peach Tree - I purchased a young weeping peach tree (5.5 ft tall) and planted it around the middle of March in my ...
A.It is really hard to give a tree too much water when you first plant it. It would have to be in nearly standing water for it to be too much. It sounds like the extra stress from the storms ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Lemon Tree - I recently planted a small lemon tree in a full morning and part afternoon sunny area. Some of the leaves ...
A.It sounds like the trees may be in transplant shock. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Flowers On Iris - Can I deadhead my iris blooms?
A.While deadheading irises is not necessary, if you want to cut the spent flowers, it will not harm the plants.Read MoreQ.Thuja Green Giants - I am getting ready to plant 1' Thuja Green Giants. Are root stimulants a good idea when planting (such as ...
A.Root stimulants are not necessary when planting these trees, especially if all their growing requirements are supplied. Mulch around the trees should be adequate, so no need for the protector rings, though as you say keep this at least 2-3 ...Read MoreQ.Butternut Squash Leaves Turning Black - My butternut squash leaves suddenly started turning black and curling up. I live in FL; this started about same time ...
A.It's hard to tell, but from the description, it could be an issue with stem blight. This article will help determine if this is the problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/gummy-stem-blight-control.htmRead More
