Q.How Much Heat Can A Japanese Lily Withstand - How much heat can a Japanese lily withstand?
A.As long as it gets enough water, it can take temperatures into the upper end of of most area's summer. The hotter it is, the more water it will need.Read MoreQ.Identify Edible Plant - Is Murdock an edible plant, and how do you tell it from rhubarb?
A.I believe you mean Burdock, and yes this plant is edible, though not popular. Dig up roots after the first year’s growing season, before it goes to seed in its second year, then dry for future use. Take leaves and ...Read MoreQ.Deadheading Calla Lilies - How should I deadhead calla lilies? I have the large white variety. Literature says to remove new bulbs, but not ...
A.Yes. You can cut back flowers after they die and prune the withered stems as well.Read More
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Q.Tomato Skin Toughness - What types of tomatoes can we grow in our own garden that won't have tough skins?
A.Most types of tomatoes are not thick skinned. Their skin can be affected by water amounts and temperatures. Stay away from varieties that are mostly used for canning or pastes, like Roma and Plum, as well as the crack-resistant varieties.Read MoreQ.Outdoor Cactus Garden - I want to know how to find the right cactus and if sago palms work in cactus gardens.
A.These articles should be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-landscaping.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm The sago is an extremely hardy plant and can withstand many conditions, including drought and brief periods of freezes and cold snaps. It’s well suited to both indoor and outdoor environments, can tolerate ...Read MoreQ.Dying Gardenia Bushes - I have had 5 beautiful, healthy gardenia bushes for ten years. They bloom twice a year and are lovely. Suddenly ...
A.It is possible that the shrubs could simply be suffering from cold damage, as this past winter has been damaging to many plants across the country. You can cut away the brown or dead parts of the plant and within ...Read MoreQ.Weed Killer For Liriope - What is the best weed killer to use on liriope (monkey grass) to kill crabgrass and dollarweed?
A.You have a few options: I would recommend pouring boiling water on the areas where the weeds are growing. Boiling water will kill whatever it comes into contact with. Alternatively, you could cover liriope clumps with cardboard boxes or use a ...Read MoreQ.Planting Grape Hyacinth - I just received 24 grape hyacinth bulbs. Can I plant them now? If not, how do I store them until ...
A.Yes, you can plant these bulbs now without worry about storing them until fall. They require a little time to establish themselves in ground and should begin popping up next spring. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-grape-hyacinths.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/is-it-too-late-to-plant-bulbs-when-to-plant-bulbs.htmRead MoreQ.Leaf Question - My bell pepper plant leaves are flipped upside down, and my jalapeno has a goldish tan color on its leaves. ...
A.This article should help pinpoint the possible problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Rust - Will rust in the ground affect pecans? I have a pecan tree many years old that use to produce pecans; ...
A.It is possible, though other factors could contribute to the demise of pecans as well. This article will help determine if the issue is rust and what to do about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htmRead MoreQ.Dividing Roots - I have a prayer plant calathea that is getting very large and thick. Is it ok to split the root to ...
A.Yes, this is fine and can be done during spring repotting. You can also take summer cuttings of the plant to make more.Read MoreQ.Poison Ivy - Poison ivy has invaded my blackberry patch. I sell these berries commercially and I need a way to get rid ...
A.This article should help you with your poison ivy problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/poison-ivy-control.htm Even with organic control, I would make sure to wash the berries thoroughly before selling/eating them.Read MoreQ.Identifying A Shrub - I'm trying to identify a shrub which has green leaves (similiar to hydrangea leaves). It has white tips, and does ...
A.Do you have a picture? If you send us a picture, we can identify it for you.Read MoreQ.How To Grow Bell Peppers - What type of soil is required to grow bell peppers?
A.They grow best in loose, organic-enriched, well-draining soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htmRead MoreQ.Garden Layouts - Are there any plants that grow better together or can cross pollinate together in Alabama? We have very sandy soil.
A.This article will help with companion plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/companion-vegetable-garden.htm As for the sandy soil, you may want to consider amending it. This article will tell you how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Digging Up Tulip Bulbs - The tulips have bloomed, the leaves have turned brown, and I've dug up the bulbs. Must I replant them now? ...
A.You can store them for the summer and replant them in the fall. Place in a warm, dry place for the summer. They need a little warmth over summer to form blossoms. Storing them in a paper bag or in ...Read More