Q.Best Trees For Patio Pots - I have two large clay pots (22 inch and 24 inch diameter) and would like to put a tree in each. ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htmRead More
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Q.Dying Pine Tree - My mother-in-law lives in Hemet, CA and has many pine trees, two of which are mature and completely dead. Two ...
A.Do you know the varieties and, other than brown needles, are there any other signs of problems, such as bugs or anything like that? This information will help us diagnose the trees. It sounds like the trees may be succumbing to ...Read MoreQ.Green Beans - My pole bean leaves are curling and turning brown on the edges. What's up with this? I have looked for ...
A.The plants are underwatered. Increase watering. If they are currently getting water, check for bugs on the roots that are restricting water.Read MoreQ.Scale On Evergreens - I have a Swiss stone pine with little white spots (scale?). How do I get rid of it ?
A.It is most likely scale, but could also be aphids. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Light Requirements For Herbs - I would like to plant a small herb garden - basil, thyme and rosemary mostly- and need to know how ...
A.While most herbs require full sun, here are some shade tolerant herbs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/shade-tolerant-herbs-for-your-herb-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Azalea Care - I have two azalea plants that I keep hoping will grow stronger and actually bloom. They are Northern Lites, which ...
A.It is not a stupid question at all. You can place pine boughs around the plant. That will work fine.Read MoreQ.Weed Killer For Lawn – Pet Friendly - I've read the article on organic weed killer for the garden and pets. However, I am looking for my lawn. ...
A.Yes, the same would apply for the lawn. Simply spot treat wherever necessary. These articles on dandelions and wild violets (most likely your purple flowered culprits) should offer suggestions as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/dandelion/dandelion-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/kill-wild-violets.htm Here's a recipe that may help for both types ...Read MoreQ.How Deep Do You Plant Caladium Bulbs - How deep do you plant caladium bulbs?
A.About 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart.Read MoreQ.Holes In Azalea Leaves - What is chewing holes in the new growth of my azalea leaves? I see many small white moths flying around. ...
A.I suspect it is an Azalea Caterpillar Moth. This article will help: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in294Read MoreQ.How Can I Transplant Tulips While They Are Blooming - There are tulips in the empty lots by my house and by the time the tulip flowers wither, the weeds ...
A.You can do this, but they do not transplant well in general. This article will help with moving them in a way that they will bloom next year: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htmRead MoreQ.Killing Grass - I have grass growing out from within a large patch of English ivy in the front of my home. The ...
A.Unfortunately, if the grass is located within the ivy, you may have no choice but to pull it up. However, there are organic weed killers that may offer relief and deemed safe for other plants--check with your local garden center. ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Disease - My fig tree is beginning to bloom and tiny greenery is appearing on the branches, but I still have the ...
A.The fig may be affected by sooty mold, which previous pruning of the tree did not eradicate. Oftentimes, this fungus is caused by pests. Try treating the tree with neem oil, which should take care of both the pest problem ...Read MoreQ.Bird Of Paradise Pruning - My son just purchased a 60-year-old house with a very old Bird of Paradise that is about 5 feet tall ...
A.I would not cut it back by more than 1/3 a year, unless you are removing dead material. All dead material can be removed. It is easiest to prune before you divide.Read MoreQ.Apricot Tree Diseases - My apricots have a brownish color on them about 1/4 to 1/3 of their skin surface. Is this a disease? ...
A.Most likely this is caused from pests or a fungus (which is often due to pest attacks) and spraying the tree with insecticidal oil before it buds will reduce the number of pests on the tree that can cause damage. ...Read MoreQ.Daffodil Transplanting - I had to remove over 100 daffodil bulbs from an area that was going to be dug up for basement ...
A.They need the foliage to help generate energy for next year's blooms. If you can replant them now, I would, with the leaves intact. But daffodils are pretty hardy. If you need to store them until fall, I would let ...Read MoreQ.Worm Compost In Upside Down Tomato And Cucumber Buckets - I have a very large red wiggler worm compost container and can add this to my soil and perlite mix ...
A.Amounts vary for compost use, and it is possible to use too much. However, an application of about two to three inches of worm castings to your soil as a top dressing should be ok. This article should be helpful ...Read More