Q.Bedding Out Plants - My bedding out plants start to grow but then the tops of the the plants shrivel up and die. I ...
A.It sounds as of damping off is a problem. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htmRead MoreQ.Storing Tulips Over The Summer - I live in Arizona and want to store tulip bulbs over the long, hot summer. My tulips have lost their ...
A.To tell you the truth, they might be happier in the ground. They really like hot, dry weather in the summer. This article will help explain: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htmRead MoreQ.Tree Without Leaves - I have a white dogwood tree that is two years old. The deer have eaten all the leaves and there are ...
A.It should recover on its own, though you probably won't have any blooms this year. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/how-to-protect-trees-from-deer.htmRead MoreQ.Crape Myrtle - I live in Kansas City, MO and I recently purchased a Tonto crape myrtle, planting it on the northeast corner ...
A.Some are hardy to Zone 6, and given adequate winter protection (ie-winter wrapping), there are some people who have had luck growing these plants in colder areas. As an alternative, you can grow the tree in a container. This article ...Read More
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Q.Severe Pruning Bird Of Paradise - Please advise me on how to trim back (rather severely) the Bird of Paradise.
A.Cut back the plant by no more than 1/3 per year. Cutting back anymore than that will kill it. Another option would be to divide the plant. These articles may help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/dividing-bird-of-paradise.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htmRead MoreQ.Foundation Plants For Shade - I need foundation plants to grow in shade in an area approximately 4 feet by 2 feet next to a yew. ...
A.This article has some suggestions that you may like: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Plants - Just transplanted some hibiscus plants to a container. I watered them, but they are drooping. Is it because of too ...
A.It sounds like they have 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.My Crepe Myrtle Went Dormant In The Fall - My crepe myrtle has not bloomed after our very cold (and much snow) winter here on Staten Island. What should ...
A.Provided that the tree is leafing out and was not killed by the cold, it is very likely that the reason it is not blossoming is that the flower buds were killed by the cold. Flower buds tend to ...Read MoreQ.Fireblight - I would like to confirm once and for all how much to prune below fireblight infection. I see 8 ...
A.Yes, most resources do specify cutting back branches 8-12 inches from the canker margin, or affected area. However, I recommend 12 inches, as the canker margins are not always well defined and at least this way, you're more likely to ...Read MoreQ.Companion Plants - What can be grown alongside mint plants (in a pot to contain roots) in a bed with a western exposure? ...
A.Mint makes a good companion for tomatoes, thyme, sage, and bee balm. Alyssum, Salvia, Lower growing Tulip and other early blooming bulbs, Blue Woodruff, Dianthus are some companion plants that go well with rose bushes. Some herbs that do well ...Read MoreQ.Replanting A Gardenia Tree - I have a gardenia tree. I want to know if I can dig up some of it and replant it somewhere else ...
A.Chances are it is one big plant that cannot be divided. But that being said, you can always check to see if this is the case. If there is more than one main trunk coming up from the ground, then ...Read MoreQ.Narcoleptic Peach Tree - I have one peach tree that is still in bud while all my others have bloomed, set fruit, and leafed ...
A.There are a few things that can be happening. I think the most likely is that the tree is sitting in a microclimate in your yard. This can be caused by hills, buildings, dips in the ground and even other ...Read MoreQ.Can A Lilac Be Planted In A Large Pot - My lilac is planted in the ground, but I have a new, very large deck and very large pots and ...
A.You can plant any shrub in a container as long as you provide it enough space for the roots and enough water. If you would like a patio lilac, I would recommend looking for dwarf varieties as these stay ...Read MoreQ.Depth Of Containers For Growing Herbs Inside - I have to do my gardening inside and need to know the size and depth of containers for as many ...
A.As long as there is adequate room for root growth and good drainage, most herbs do not require anything real deep—at least 4-6 inches should suffice. This article will help with growing herbs in containers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htmRead MoreQ.I Take My Geraniums Inside Over Winter Forgetting To Prune Them - It is now almost May and they are leggy and woody. Is it too late to prune them back now ...
A.Yes, you can prune them now. Cut off about 1/3 to 1/2 of the woody stems on the plant to help get rid of the legginess and encourage new, green growth. They may not look great when you first put ...Read MoreQ.Dwarf Fruit Trees - Why does the newly formed fruit drop from my trees? I have a Meyer lemon and an orange tree both ...
A.Most citrus fruit share many of the same issues, especially lemons and limes. Therefore, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/is-lime-fruit-and-lime-blossoms-falling-off-tree-normal.htmRead MoreQ.Grayish Coloration On Sage Leaves - What is the grayish coloration on the sage leaves? It looks like a fungus; is that common? I have it ...
A.It sounds like powdery mildew. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm Sage needs less water than the other plants that you have in that planter. It will grow better if it is in a container on its own where you can water it ...Read MoreQ.Pine Tree - What do pine tree seeds look like?
A.They are small and brown to dark brown in color—found in unopened pine cones. If the cone has already opened, chances are the seeds have dropped out.Read More
