Q.Goat Manure - Do goat manure pellets help with getting rid of pesty bugs like fleas, chiggers, mosquitoes, etc. ?
A.While the smell of goat dung may repel insects, I cannot say how effective it is for repelling fleas, chiggers, or mosquitoes.Read MoreQ.How Long Do Bulbs Take To Show Any Growth - I have just ordered a bulb, and the name of it is, Eucomis bi color 'Pineapple Flower'. I planted this ...
A.Some larger bulbs take more time to grow. If it hasn't sprouted yet and you just can't stand it, dig around the bulb with your finger and investigate. You don't say where you're from, but in my neck of the ...Read MoreQ.Rotting Yucca - My Yucca, which is about 20 years old, has begun to rot at the top of each branch. It is ...
A.Prune off the rotting growth. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm Here's an article on root rot that will help determine if this is an issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htmRead MoreQ.Growing An Avocado Plant - I recently planted a 3-4 year old avocado tree, which is now about 8 feet tall. Since planting, the leaf ...
A.It does sound like a watering issue. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-water-a-plant.htm In addition, you may want to have your soil tested to see if it is lacking any nutrients and treat as necessary.Read More
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Q.Six Foot Weeping Willow - I have a six foot tall willow that is permanently in dormancy. It looks as though it will open every ...
A.It may be lacking nutrients. You should have the soil tested to see what it is lacking.Read MoreQ.Putting A 1 LT Milk Carton Over The Celery - Does placing an empty 1 liter milk carton (with both ends removed) around the celery help it to grow straight ...
A.Yes, it will. It will also help to blanch it and make it more mild flavored (which is often desired). Milk carton covers are a common thing for celery growers.Read MoreQ.Compost - I have a big plastic, upright composter. It has 2 or 3 inch holes all around it and a square ...
A.Compost is made up of greens and browns. This means that in addition to food scraps, you should also be adding leaf and plant litter (leaves, branches), grassclippings, newspaper, etc. This should be mixed every so often. This article will ...Read MoreQ.Sage - Is there a sage tree? A tree that has the same smell of sage and can be used to cook ...
A.There is a shrub called Texas sage that could be trained into a tree. Is this perhaps what you were thinking of? As far as I know, there is no official tree that smells like sage.Read MoreQ.Why Are My Leaves On My Peach Tree Turning Yellow And Falling Off? - My tree was very healthy a few days ago, but the leaves are yellowing and thinning. It hasn't rained in ...
A.A week of no water should not have that effect that quickly. But, it would not hurt to provide water. Has the tree been fertilized recently? If not, I would add some fertilizer to the soil (after it is ...Read MoreQ.Longan Fruit Flowering - I have a Longan fruit tree, about 10 years old, in southern California (Los Angeles) in a sunny place. It ...
A.In general, longan trees bear erratically (i.e., not every year) and in some years little to no fruit is produced. However, you can try using high phosphorus fertilizer as well as enticing additional pollinators to the area.Read MoreQ.Taking Care Of Daffodil And Tulip Bulbs After Flowering - What do I do after my bulbs have finished blooming? Can I leave them in the soil, or do I ...
A.Either option will work, but keep in mind that when storing your bulbs for next season, this may vary depending on where you are located. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htmRead MoreQ.Ginger Lily - I would like to know about Ginger lilies. Where to plant. . . sun or shade?
A.These plants require well-drained, moist soil and plenty of sun.Read MoreQ.Red Onions - I planted my red onions from bulbs on Mother's day (May 8th), but now the stalks are 12 to 14 inches ...
A.These are just flower buds. Many people just cut them off so that the onions focus their energy on the bulbs. Here is some information to help you keep them from flowering in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/onion-bolting.htmRead MoreQ.Squash Plants Developing Fruit But Stop Growing - Straight neck squash is setting fruit but stops growing at 2-3 inches, and then end blossom rot occurs and fruit ...
A.It is a pollination issue. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htmRead MoreQ.Bug Dusting - Will dusting for bugs on flowering vegetables keep bees from pollinating them?
A.Yes, it will. We have found neem to be a good insecticide. It will kill the bad bugs but is not harmful to bees, people or animals. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Flower Blooms On Tomato Plants - What do I do to stop the tiny stems and the tomato blooms from dying and dropping off?
A.It is either a pollination problem or the plants are getting too little water. These articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/watering-tomato-plants.htm This article may offer more suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htmRead More
