Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Nearly Wild Floribunda Rose - I just recently purchased two Nearly Wild Floribunda roses. I was attracted to them because they looked so different than ...
A.It sounds like to me that you have purchased what is known as a tree rose. They graft a rose bush of some kind on top of a hardy tree stock and thus you have a rose bush growing and ...Read MoreQ.Ground Cover For Shady Areas - I have a north facing house and by my porch I have an area that I would like to plant ...
A.Creeping juniper is normally very popular for those kinds of areas.Read MoreQ.The Tips Of My Sunflower Leaves Are Turning Black - Some of the leaves are turning black and starting to curl. The plants look healthy otherwise. I'm watching the amount ...
A.I would increase the amount of water they are getting. You want to water them just as the top of the soil gets dry, but not dry all the way through.Read MoreQ.Camellia Japonica - The camellia is in a very large tub which stands on bricks to allow air underneath. It was in bud ...
A.Did you fertilize it lately? These can be signs of over fertilization. It may also be caused by under-watering. Make sure the plant is getting enough water.Read MoreQ.Harvesting Lettuce Leaves - How close to the base of the plant can leaves be harvested?
A.If you are harvesting with the intention of harvesting lettuce from the plant again, I would leave 1-2" at the base on the plant.Read MoreQ.Veggie Garden For Hot, Humid Climate - I was wondering if anyone could help with suggestions for what to plant in a tropical veggie garden. I am ...
A.Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tomatillo will certainly do well there. They like warm, humid environments, but all of those have varieties that can deal with weather changes.Read MoreQ.Cassian Fountain Grass Not Growing - My Cassian fountain grass grew extremely well last year and I was so looking forward to its second year. We ...
A.They require patience, as they’re slow to get growing but will by late spring/early summer.Read MoreQ.Plant Needs - We need to know how much water and sun a plant needs every month.
A.It depends on the plant. What kind of plant are you caring for?Read MoreQ.Kohlrabi - What garden vegetables are compatible with kohlrabi? What is not good to plant near it?
A.Beets, onions, cabbage, and lettuce make good companions. Do not plant kohlrabi with pole beans, pepper, strawberry, or tomatoes.Read MoreQ.When Will Caladiums Emerge - My caladiums have been planted approximately a little over two weeks. When will they emerge?
A.Generally, these tender bulbs emerge in early summer.Read MoreQ.When To Replant Tulips - I live in Zone 5 and have just dug up mega tulip and daffodil bulbs. They had to be dug ...
A.If they still have green leaves, I would replant them now. After the green leaves are gone, you can dig them up (if you still want to) to dry them out and replant them in the fall.Read MoreQ.Sago Palm Freeze Damage - We have Sago palms at our restaurant in Conroe, Texas that were damaged by several nights of below freezing temperatures. ...
A.Remove the yellow and brown fronds this spring as they will not come back. Do not remove green parts of fronds. These articles will help you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle Problem - Something is biting off 6- to 8-inch branches off my crepe myrtle at a rapid rate. I don't see scale ...
A.The only animal that I could think that might do that would be deer or a human. How tall is the tree? And when the branches are removed, are they clean cut or gnawed? Insects normally will attack the leaves ...Read More