Q.How Do I Get Rid Of Sugar Cane Beetles? - How can I get rid of grubs and sugar cane beetles in a "green" way?
A.I would give neem oil a try. It is effective against other beetles and should work against this kind, both adults and grubs. It is organic and safe for people, pets and beneficial insects. Here is more ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Squash Produced 30 Flowers And Only 4 Veggies - I had planted from seed some yellow squash in February successfully according to my zone. The amount of days until ...
A.This is typical behavior for curbit plants (squash, cucumber, melon). They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you ...Read MoreQ.Insects On Lime Tree - I found three brownish and whitish stripped bugs about an inch long on my lime tree. I am trying to identify ...
A.Here is an article about pests that commonly affect lime trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/problems-lime-trees.htm In addition to citrus oil, neem oil is an effective treatment for many pests. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Powdery Mildew - To combat this mildew, it is said to use a hydrogen peroxide mix. What is the mix? I used about 20 ...
A.Pour a quart of standard 3 percent-strength hydrogen peroxide into a gallon-sized spray bottle. Add three quarts of water and shake the spray bottle to mix its contents thoroughly. If you're using a bigger or smaller bottle, adjust the measurements ...Read More
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Q.Why Are The Leaves Of Gardenia Falling Off - Why are leaves of gardenia falling off?
A.This can happen when the plant is over watered or under watered or if it has a fungus. Make sure that the plant is getting enough water but that it is not in soil that is overly wet. Treat ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Gardenia Plant - What is the simplest way to add chlorophyll to the soil around gardenia bush?
A.You cannot add chlorophyll to the soil. Chlorosis is caused by nutrient deficiencies in the soil. Here is more information on that problem and how to fix it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htmRead MoreQ.When Is The Best Time To Transplant A Lilac Bush? - When is the best time to transplant a lilac bush?
A.Most transplanting takes place in spring or fall (preferably fall). If you can ensure that the majority of the roots and surrounding soil is lifted and replanted in similar growing conditions, you'll have a greater chance of success. To reduce ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Parasite - I have an old Fig tree that produces black figs. I have noticed there is something eating at the branches ...
A.It is a wood borer of some kind, but it is hard to say what kind as there are several that can attack figs and you can only identify it if you see it. This article covers several kinds of ...Read MoreQ.Dogwoods Not Blooming - I planted three flowering dogwoods a few years ago at a home that was a rental property. I have since moved ...
A.It sounds like they have too much nitrogen. Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer to them to get them blooming again. This article will have other suggestions as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-tree-not-flowering.htmRead MoreQ.Edible Flowers - I want to grow edible nasturtiums and calendula in containers. Do I need to grow them myself from organic seeds ...
A.You can purchase either the plants or seeds from a reputable nursery (preferably one that does not use pesticides) to grow edible plants.Read MoreQ.Why Is My Bok Choy Flowering? - I planted it in mid-March in a container with good soil but it never got very big. I thinned it ...
A.It is bolting and is pretty much shot. It happens when the soil gets hotter than the plant likes. It accelerates the flowering process and the plant flowers before it is ready. At this point in time, you can still ...Read MoreQ.Growing Garlic From Seed - I was given German red (or purple) garlic plants two years ago. They produced an abundance of seeds from their lovely ...
A.They should produce a full bulb in their next year of growth.Read MoreQ.Mature Zucchini - How will I know when it's time to pick my zucchini? I can't tell when it's fully grown and ready ...
A.You want to pick it when it is quite small for the best flavor, 6-8 inches long is ideal. Plus, when you harvest when they are small, they produce more fruit to make up for it.Read MoreQ.Removing Dead Grass - We killed our grass on a hillside so we could replace it with ground cover. Now that the grass is ...
A.If the grass is truly dead, you can just plant the ground cover there without removing the grass.Read MoreQ.Lilac Bushes - I was told that lilac bushes attract termites. Is this true? We want to plant one but need to know ...
A.I have never heard of or known this to be a problem with lilacs. For the most part, they are good foundation shrubs.Read MoreQ.My Gardenias Are Wilting What Can I Do? - My wife just recently came home with two healthy looking small gardenias. I planted in an area where they get ...
A.This is transplant shock. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Holes For 10-Inch Pot - I purchased plastic 10-inch pots for my calla lily plants, already bloomed and flowering. The pots do not have holes, ...
A.I would do two or three, to protect against one hole getting plugged up. Yes, callas like well draining soil but like to be watered frequently.Read MoreQ.Moss Rose - I have some moss rose that I got at a plant sale but they are not well. All the "needles" ...
A.They may not recover, but it sounds like they have a fungus. Treat them with a fungicide to get rid of it, but they may be too far gone if they have lost their leaves.Read MoreQ.Yucca Removal - How can I permanently kill a yucca plant growing outside? I live in the Midwest U. S. I hate the ...
A.To kill it, cut it down as close to the ground as possible and then paint the fresh cut with concentrated Round-up. Keep an eye on it and if you see any shoots, you can repeat this process.Read More