Q.Front Lawn Landscape Dilemma - I recently purchased a home. Well, the previous owner had a large ivy bed in the front lawn with a ...
A.These articles may help with plant suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Soil PH - What is the desired pH for growing Zoysia grass?
A.The ideal soil pH for zoysia grass is typically is 6 to 7.Read MoreQ.Rotten Spots On New Tomatoes - All of my new tomatoes have rotten spots on the bottom.
A.That is blossom end rot. It is actually a nutrient deficiency that is normally brought on from rapid growth on the plant or too much water. This article will tell you more about it and how to deal with it: ...Read More
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Q.Yellow Upper Leaves On Tomatoes - Nikki-Thanks for your answer. I have been growing tomatoes for about 40 years, and I frequently see lower leaves turning ...
A.Well, this one has me stumped as well, though I did poke around a bit through all my books and such...I did find one possibility: "Tomato yellow top (TYT), a destructive disease of tomato caused by tomato yellow top virus ...Read MoreQ.How To Get Rid Of Gooseneck Loosestrife - Indianapolis residence - I inherited some of this invasive plant, thought I had dug it all out a couple years ...
A.Yes, it is known for that. Any small pieces of the root will result in this plant coming back. Persistence is the key with getting rid of it. Dig it up as best you can and then treat ...Read MoreQ.Viburnums – No Blooms - I have three viburnums that were selected and planted by a well-respected local nursery. Since they were planted, they have ...
A.If your viburnum doesn't bloom, it could be because the species you have planted isn't appropriate for your growing zone. Too much fertilizer that is nitrogen-rich can also discourage viburnum from blooming. The age of your plant can be another ...Read MoreQ.Clethra Alnifolia - I purchased a Clethra alnifolia about a month ago. It is still in its pot, but is diseased with Eriophyid ...
A.Although typically pest free, this particular plant is occasionally affected by these pests. Eriophyid mites feed deep within the plant tissues sucking out plant juices, which causes deformation of plant growth but seldom kills plants. Rust mites, a similar species, ...Read MoreQ.Does Lobelia Need More Shade Than Sun? - I put one plant of lobelia in a pot with other plants and it died. It was a 6 pack, ...
A.It is not a fussy plant with watering, but if the root balls of the plants were dry when you planted them, this may be the cause of their dying. If the root balls are very dry, they may ...Read MoreQ.Rhododendron - Need to cut back rhododendron bush. It's up against the house and getting too tall. When and how should we ...
A.This article should help with your rhododendron: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/pruning-rhododendrons.htm As for the peach tree, this sounds like a pollination issue. If the flowers are not pollinated, the tree will shed them when they are small. These articles may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Crocus Blooms - When do crocus bloom? I planted them in April and just found them in a move.
A.They bloom in the spring. Since you planted them in the spring, they will likely not bloom until the following spring.Read MoreQ.Watermelon Bloom End Rot - Our watermelons are rotting on the end. What do I need to give them? We water them weekly. We live ...
A.Like tomatoes, peppers, and squash, watermelons can also be affected by blossom end rot. This condition happens due to a calcium deficiency. Calcium helps a plant create a stable structure. If a plant gets too little calcium while the fruit ...Read MoreQ.Deadheading Spent Gardenia Blooms - Should I remove the spent flowers from the plants or let them drop off eventually by themselves?
A.Either method is acceptable and will not harm the plant.Read MoreQ.Oak Tree Sap Cycle - My neighbor has an oak tree which hangs over our driveway and is dropping little specs of sap continuously. Is ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Weeping Cherry Tree - What do you use to spray weeping cherry trees with to stop insects from eating the leaves?
A.I personally like neem oil. It is often sold as fruit tree spray and is used on fruit trees for this very purpose. It will work just as well to keep bugs from an ornamental tree too.Read MoreQ.Red Capsicum - I want to grow red and yellow capsicum. What is the production capacity per plant (i. e. how much would ...
A.There is no solid answer. It depends on many factors such as your planting zone, light exposure, moisture, condition of your soil, how many other pepper plants you plant, access to pollinators, fertilizing and plant quality. Here is an article ...Read MoreQ.How Much Water Is Needed To Grow Mushrooms At Home? - I bought a mushroom growing kit that has so far refused to yield the slightest sign of a mushroom. How ...
A.It sounds like it has a fungus, just not the kind you are looking for. You may want to have a fan blow gently on the area. This will help keep unwanted fungus from growing on the surface ...Read MoreQ.Corn - We are growing corn for the first time. I was told to clip off the side shoots at the bottom ...
A.I have never heard of this before. This article will help with growing corn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/how-to-grow-corn.htmRead MoreQ.Caring For Crocosmias - A friend gave me some crocosmia corms, which I planted in my backyard over a month ago. The plants have ...
A.Leave you crocosmias alone and hope for the best. They may have been too old, or maybe they are taking their time. Crocosmias are best planted in the fall, so you may not see much action this year, but may ...Read MoreQ.Planting Carrots - Can I plant sprouting carrots to grow a bunch?
A.The following article should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/how-to-grow-carrots.htm You can sprout carrots from their tips and even plant them; however, whether these will produce a 'bunch' of them, I do not know. I guess the only way to know for ...Read More
