Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Holly Bush Looking Very Sad - We moved to our house three weeks ago and transplanted our holly bush that we brought with us. We planted ...
A.The older a plant is, the more likely it is to experience transplant shock. I would keep it where it is and continue to water. If you did not prune it when you moved it, I would prune it back ...Read MoreQ.Care Of Crepe Myrtle - When should I trim Crepe Myrtle and how far back? Also, how often do I fertilize and what is recommended?
A.This article will help you with the pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm As for fertilizer, once a year is fine, in the spring. Use a phosphorus heavy fertilizer.Read MoreQ.Passion Vine - I live in northern West Virginia and I want to know when my passion vine will start to grow? It ...
A.With the unusual cold that happened in many areas this past winter, it is possible that the plant did not survive the winter. If you do not see it sprouting by the end of this month, it did not survive. ...Read MoreQ.Killing Bamboo - How do you kill bamboo? It's coming in under the fence from a neighbor, who knows nothing about plants, in ...
A.Removing bamboo is difficult but can be done. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/kill-bamboo.htmRead MoreQ.Watering Transplanted Tree - I just had a small maple tree transplanted, and it is not leafing out. It seems that the water is ...
A.If the root ball was planted in a soil mix that had peat moss, it is possible that the peat dried out and is repelling water. I would take a long stake or something long and push it into the ...Read MoreQ.Bell Pepper Plant - I planted three bell pepper plants in my small garden this spring. They were all doing well, but the other night, ...
A.It sounds like it might have wilt. This article will explain more about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-wilt-on-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Have Clear Substance On Peaches - They are like little balls hanging from each peach. What is it, and how to treat?
A.This is a sign of peach borers. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htmRead MoreQ.Soil To Use To Grow Fig Tree In A Pot - How big a pot needed for growing fig?
A.It is hard to say how big a pot you will need as it depends on how big the fig you have is. If it is a baby, say under 3 feet tall, you will only need a 12-18 ...Read MoreQ.American Holly Bush - This past fall (in CT) I transplanted several holly bushes. They greened nicely but this spring, the leaves on several ...
A.How has the weather been where you are? Has it been unusually cold? Are the leaves that are turning light green or brown dropping? Let us know this and we can better advise you on how best to fix ...Read More