Q.Yucca Need To Kill (How) - A deck is being built over two yucca plants that I need to get rid of. Is digging out 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. This article ...Read MoreQ.Living Wall Materials - Can you tell me if 'carbon zero' insulation material would work in place of rockwool or sphagnum moss in a ...
A.Do you know the exact kind of insulation you will be using? There are several kinds of carbon neutral insulation. My gut says that it should work, but I would need to know the exact kind to be sure. ...Read MoreQ.My Cabbage Looks Limp And Frail - My cabbage looks limp and frail. How do I keep it alive?
A.It may be going into transplant shock. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Rubber Tree Plants - Can rubber tree plants be kept outside?
A.Rubber trees are hardy to 30F. If it does not get colder than this, they can be outside year round. If it does get colder than this, it can only be outside in the summer.Read More
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Q.Vegetable Plants Eaten - I have planted a garden this year and something is doing substantial damage to my plants. I had lettuce, squash, ...
A.If moles or squirrels are a problem, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mole-control-home-remedies-for-removing-moles-from-your-yard.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm It could also be slugs. This article will help determine if slugs are a problem, and if so, what to do: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Mallow Hibiscus - How tall does the Rose Mallow hibiscus get? Does the Rose Mallow hibiscus also need pruning, and if so, when?
A.Hibiscus plant height can vary depending on the variety; however, most tend to grow upwards to 10 feet. Those grown in containers will be considerably smaller, as their growing space is limited. Pruning can also help minimize the growth of ...Read MoreQ.Can You Grow Peas Upside Down? - Can you grow peas upside down?
A.Due to their need to climb, peas normally do not grow upside down well.Read MoreQ.Japanese Blueberry - My Japanese blueberry has a lot of red leaves. Is this normal or is the plant lacking in water, fertilizers, ...
A.Since there are many reasons for this and I cannot see for myself, here is a site that you may find helpful: http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berrytool/blueberry/leaves/BBphos.htmRead MoreQ.I Want To Separate A Begonia House Plant - I have a large begonia house plant that I want to separate to start another plant. How do I do ...
A.Propagating begonias is normally done by cuttings rather than by division. This article will help you with propagating your begonia: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/begonia-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.Holly Bush Leaf Drop - I have four holly bushes as foundation plantings. One, planted next to the front steps, has lost nearly all its leaves ...
A.This article might help pinpoint the problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Unknown Plant - I lost the labels for my baby plants and have three that I think are wisteria vines, but I can't ...
A.A search for the plant's seedlings should give you some results.Read MoreQ.When To Plant - Yes, I am writing a small section in a little newsletter about gardening and I have had so many different ...
A.It varies depending on the plants you are planting, but for most plants, you want to wait until after your last frost date. The last frost date for Puyallup, WA is about mid May, somewhere between the 13 and the ...Read MoreQ.I Have Two Pear Trees - I have two pear trees that are about two years old. They have good growth this year, but they both ...
A.It sounds like you may have fire blight. These articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/fire-blight-remedies-and-symptoms.htm http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7414.htmlRead MoreQ.Castor Beans - When should I start castor beans?
A.You can start them indoors about 4-6 weeks before you plan on planting them out. You can start them outdoors as soon as all chance of frost have passed.Read MoreQ.Overgrown Yaupon Hollies - I have purchased a home where the Yaupon hollies are way overgrown. What will happen if I cut them all ...
A.They need a type of pruning called rejuvenation pruning. This article contains information on that: http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-4.pdfRead MoreQ.Red Peppers - I planted 14 days ago a red pepper seed. How long will red pepper seeds start to grow?
A.You should see your first sprouts in about 7-14 days, but some peppers can take as long as a month or more to come up. Pepper seeds are notorious for taking their time to germinate, or germinating at different times. ...Read MoreQ.Best Plants For Full Sun In Am But Shade In Pm For SC. - I would like to plant some plants that will not grow extremely high at the sign in front of my ...
A.Most full sun plants will work in a location like this. You might like coral bells, sedums, lady's mantel, cranesbill or yarrow.Read MoreQ.Azalea Care - I purchased four small azalea plants two weeks ago and have not planted them yet. The blooms, of course, are falling off. Should ...
A.I would get them into the ground as soon as possible. You can always fertilize after they are planted.Read More