Q.Grape Hyacinths - I need to move clusters of grape hyacinths. Some are too crowded to bloom and I am redoing garden area. ...
A.While it is not necessary to remove the tops, it won't hurt the plants, so go ahead.Read MoreQ.What Comes First, The Squash Or Blooms? - I have squash plants that are blooming but there are not any squash behind the blooms. I wanted to know ...
A.Squash plants always produce male flowers first, female (with the fruit behind) will come in later. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossoms-falling-off-vine.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Plant Mushrooms And Mold - I noticed this morning that my potted rose plant had a mushroom growing out of it and mold on the ...
A.Sometimes the outdoor use potting soils will be less sanitized than some of the other indoor or even indoor & outdoor use potting soils. Remove two to three inches of the potting soil from the pot (depending on the size ...Read MoreQ.Can You Split Rubber Tree - Can you split a tree into several smaller ones? I have had this rubber tree for several years now.
A.This article will go over the best way to make additional plants from rubber trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead More
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Q.Mounds For Cucumbers - I have no idea how to and how far apart to make mounds for different plants. Can you help me?
A.Generally, cucumber mounds are spaced about 3-4 feet apart with the plants themselves thinned down to about 3 per mound. As an alternative, you may want to consider growing them along a fence or similar structure. The following articles should ...Read MoreQ.Getting Rid Of Tent Worms - How can I get rid of tent worms? They are too high up in the tree to reach from the ...
A.I would recommend Bt on the tree. Since the parent moth flies into the tree to lay eggs, treating the base will not help. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/tent-worms-tent-caterpillar-home-remedy.htmRead MoreQ.Calla Lily Blooms - When the blooms start to brown and green over, do you remove the whole stem from the base or do ...
A.You can remove the entire stem.Read MoreQ.Small Insect Infestation - I have found on my roses and columbine large numbers of a small black insect, at most 1/8 inch long ...
A.It sounds like thrips to me. They can be extremely tough to get under control and many times the use of a systemic insecticide is needed. There are also some sticky yellow pads that you can buy to catch many ...Read MoreQ.Planting A Sapling - I have an 8-month-old White Oak sapling and I live in southwest AZ. I am wondering when is a good ...
A.While the sun may be harmful, keeping it indoors will be almost as bad as it will have trouble getting enough light. If you can find a shady spot outside, that would be best. Fall would be a ...Read MoreQ.Azalea Bush - How can I root a cutting from an azalea?
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Grape Hyacinth Bulbs - I have just received a bag of grape hyacinths that was pulled from a friend's garden. Can I plant them ...
A.Here are some articles that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-grape-hyacinths.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-grape-hyacinths.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htmRead MoreQ.Location For Planting…. - Hi! I live in central Florida, and I was wondering if I can plant a blackberry bush here? We have ...
A.Yes, you can plant blackberries but you will want to prepare the soil beforehand to improve the growing conditions for the plant. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm Additionally, this article will provide info on growing blackberry plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Bushes - My gardenia bushes have suddenly acquired many very yellow leaves. There is a lot of new growth but almost half of both ...
A.Gardenias are notorious for yellow leaves and they are caused by many things. This article has a few suggestions on what could be causing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.White, Watery Residue - My pine trees have a white foamy, watery residue. Is this bad for the tree?
A.Sounds like a spittle bug problem. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spittlebug-control.htmRead MoreQ.Rabe - My son has a very big garden now and it is full of rabe. He asked me to check it, ...
A.You can eat them. They will be a bit more bitter but still edible.Read MoreQ.How Can You Split A Large Boston Fern To Make Two Plants Out Of It? - I am wanting to make two plants out of one large Boston Fern.
A.sorry about my typo, I meant to type cut it in half through the soil from the top and down, into two parts, two plants.Read MoreQ.Eggplant Seedlings - It's my first time starting eggplant seeds indoors. The first true leaves, though large, are starting to turn yellow. The ...
A.The yellowing sounds like they need nitrogen, so yes they are tall enough to feritlize. Do the new green leaves turn yellow as well as they grow? If so then yes they need nitrogen. Still it does not hurt to ...Read MoreQ.Tomatoes After Garlic - Do tomato plants need to be rotated each year or can they be grown in the same spot as last ...
A.With crop rotation, you typically do not plant the same family of plants two years in a row. Ideally, you should rotate crops every three years. Tomatoes should not be replanted in the same spot unless the soil has been ...Read MoreQ.Coleus Seedlings - I started coleus indoors this year and they are now about 3 inches tall with 3-4 sets of leaves. Since ...
A.I would simply harden off as usual and then plant in a partially shaded area.Read More