Q.Fertilizer And Plant Food Help - Hi, this is my first garden. Help!! Should I fertilize or feed the plants? If so, what is a good ...
A.If you started out with good, amended soil, you do not need to fertilize. But, if you did not amend the soil before planting, you can give the plants some fertilizer. I would fertilize once right now with ...Read MoreQ.Yucca Plant Is Dying - Our yucca plant is dying from the bottom up. The blades are dying. The ones that are green have brown ...
A.Yellowing of the bottom (older leaves) is generally ok provided that the remainder of the plant is thriving. Simply keep doing as you are and remove the old, yellowing foliage (carefully, these may still be sharp). Occasionally, this can be ...Read MoreQ.Planting Trees And Shrubs In Clay - Next weekend I will be planting trees and shrubs in my backyard. It is very well clay-like, so we created ...
A.If you can't till, you can use lasagna methods for amending the soil. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lasagna-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/compost-for-organic-gardens.htmRead MoreQ.Proper PH For Apple Trees - I've got a lot of apple trees coming (bare root) and am wondering what the proper pH for the soil ...
A.A good pH will be around 6. Here is a link to all the extension services pages on apple growing. https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples Grapes too: https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-grapes-home-gardenRead More
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Q.Leaves Turning Yellow On My Gardenia - I have my gardenia potted. I had it planted in a garden but grasshoppers ate most o the foliage last ...
A.Yellow leaves normally signal that the plant is under some type of stress. In order to remedy the problem, you must first try to pinpoint the issue. This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm This article may also help: ...Read MoreQ.Tall Container Trees For Sunny Area Along My Fence - I live in southern California, beach city Zone 10-11. I have a sunny, but narrow, area (approx 3-4 ft in depth ...
A.The plants in this article can also be grown in pots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm From that list arborvitae is likely your best bet in terms of height and privacy. Since you are in zone 10/11, I would recommend looking at brugmansias as well. They ...Read MoreQ.Sago Palm Care After Freeze In Texas - Half of our Sagos were exposed to the 17 degree temps we experienced in San Antonio, so one is dead, but ...
A.This cold has damaged many plants this year. You will need to remove the yellow and brown fronds this spring, but only those, as they will not come back. Do not remove any green fronds. These articles will help you ...Read MoreQ.Dog Urine - I have a round fountain in my garden, surrounded by about 12 inches of growing space. This border has a ...
A.Sedums would do well there. They take a wide variety of conditions and spread well in sandy soil.Read MoreQ.We Planted Hibiscus, Now The Leaves Are Turning Yellow - The leaves are turning yellow and looks like it's starting to drop.
A.This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm If you recently planted the hibiscus, it could also be suffering from transplant shock. If this is the case, the following article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Blueberry Bushes - I have three blueberry bushes. One (the smaller of the three, about three years old) produces a few berries. The ...
A.What are the varieties? Blueberries grow best when they cross pollinate. If you have all the same variety, they will not produce well.Read MoreQ.White Lilac - How do you look after a new 5-foot white lilac tree?
A.The care is the same for purple varieties. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-care-growing-and-planting-lilac-bush-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Herbs In Outdoor Containers - Can I plant herbs in an outdoor container with other flowers? For example, can I plant rosemary, basil, or cilantro ...
A.Yes, as long as they have similar water needs. For example, basil and petunias would be good, but I would not plant rosemary with petunias, because rosemary likes less water while petunias like more. Rosemary and marigolds or geraniums would ...Read MoreQ.Taking Care Of Hibiscus In Winter Months - I live in eastern North Carolina and just bought a hibiscus for the first time. I have it on the ...
A.This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htmRead MoreQ.Brown Spots On Yucca Plants - What could have caused massive brown spots, leaves turning yellow and dying, etc. on my yucca plants? We live in ...
A.You may either be overwatering or there may be an issue with the roots. Water only if the soil is dry to the touch. If you are already doing this, check the roots for root rot. ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Gardenia Plant - I bought a gardenia plant. I have it on my balcony. It gets morning sun. I usually water it twice ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Leaf Damage - What type of insect causes large holes (about 1/2 inch in diameter) in tender pear tree leaves? What type of ...
A.Both kinds of damage sound like Japanese beetles. But occasionally, believe it or not, slugs also cause this kind of damage on tree leaves. If you are not seeing the pest, check the leaves at night for slugs.Read More