Q.Getting Tulips To Blossom On A Certain Date - How close can you get tulips to blossom on a certain date?
A.This would not be possible for a home grower, especially with tulips. They would need to have a great many variables tightly controlled and you just can't do it at home. What you can try is planting new bulbs in ...Read MoreQ.Can Fuchsias Be Grown From Cuttings? - Can fuchsias be grown from cuttings?
A.Yes, this is the most common way to propagate them. Here is more information on how to do that: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2014/02/Fuchsia.pdf (bottom of the article)Read MoreQ.What Family Does The “orange Star” Belong Too? - Can the orange star be planted in my garden, or should they be left in pots?
A.The botanical name for this plant is Ornithogalum (if it is the variety I think it is). This Orange star grows from a bulb and can be planted in the ground in zones as low as 3-5, depending on ...Read More
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Q.Blooming Time For Gardenias - My gardenia bush has lots of buds but they haven't started blooming yet. Will they still bloom?
A.Give it some bone meal. That will add phosphorus. Gardenias that have too little phosphorus will look lush but will lack flowers. This article will give some other tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htmRead MoreQ.Self Seeding - I am putting down several inches of (cedar) mulch in my butterfly garden, as here in Dallas it gets up ...
A.Self seeding flowers should still be able to sprout. The mulch breaks down over the course of the year and creates a good base for the seeds to grow in.Read MoreQ.Foliage But No Blooms - Our hibiscus has lots of leaves but has not flowered for several years. We are fertilizing it as told. What ...
A.It sounds like the plant has too much nitrogen. Cut out the nitrogen for awhile and balance it with phosphorus. These articles will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-fertilizing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmRead MoreQ.Is Milky Spore Safe For Pets? - Is Milky Spore treatment safe for pets who may accidentally get on your lawn?
A.Milky spore is safe for animals, so they should be fine.Read MoreQ.My Azaleas Have Tiny White Dots On All The Branches - The azaleas are 10 years old, never had problems. The tiny white dots are all over the branches and the ...
A.It could be mealy worms, but there are several it could be. All of them can be treated with neem oil. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.About Geranium - Can these flowers be in direct sunlight?
A.Yes, these plants require full sun for optimal growth; otherwise, you may get leggy plants and poor blooming.Read MoreQ.Mushrooms In The Flower Garden - Last year we cleaned out an old, overgrown garden. We planted perennials and annuals. This spring it is over run ...
A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm It applies to the garden as well.Read MoreQ.Frost And Fuchsias - When I saw fuchsia baskets in the neighborhood, I was sure it would be alright to get one of my ...
A.It will probably lose the leaves, but as long as the stems survived, they will regrow their leaves fairly quickly. Give it some time to recover and it should look lovely again in no time.Read MoreQ.Soil Sterilization And Nutrients - I have some potting soil and a bit of sea soil. How can I sterilize (kill the mold, especially) it ...
A.You can place about 4 inches of soil in a shallow, oven-safe pan covered with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees F. to sterilize the soil.Read MoreQ.Epsom Salts - What are the benefits of Epsom salts to plants?
A.It helps add calcium to the soil. Plants need calcium to grow well, particularly fruiting plants like tomatoes and squash.Read MoreQ.My Grass Is Dead - I moved into a house 3 years ago. My lawn was beautiful, then in the 3rd year it looks terrible ...
A.It is possible that the previous owner (unscrupulously) planted a short life grass, like ryegrass. It grows quickly, looks lovely for about 1-3 years and then dies. It is normally mixed with another kind of grass seed to ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plants - I recently moved three hibiscus plants from pots to the front yard, which gets the afternoon sun here in northern ...
A.It sounds like it may have 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.Lavender Seed Growing - I am currently trying to grow lavender by seed. I have a small pot, filled it with Miracle Grow soil, ...
A.Lavender can take up to 2 months to germinate. While you are waiting for it to germinate, I would keep the soil moist. While the plant likes dry soil, seeds need moisture to help germinate.Read MoreQ.Killing Aphids Naturally - I have found (during weeding) what seems to be aphids. How do I kill them organically? I need something soon ...
A.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm I would also recommend using neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead More