Q.Mouse Droppings - I was storing a large bag of garden soil in my shed over the winter, and when my husband opened ...
A.It will not cause any problems. It is actually good for the soil. Manure from vegetarian animals (which mice are) adds nutrients to the soil and does not have the risk of pathogens that are found in meat eating animals ...Read MoreQ.Why Would The Leaves On My Tomato Plant Wilt - Why would the leaves on my tomato plant wilt?
A.This article will help you with the possible reasons: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Arborvitae Pine Trees - I have three arborvitae pine trees and they have what looks like cocoons all over them and they have spikes ...
A.It is a bug called a bagworm. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/treatment-bagworms.htmRead MoreQ.What Are The Best Small Trees To Grow In Container - What are the best small trees to grow in a container - full sun - patio - in Austin, TX?
A.Personally, I would go with a citrus tree. There are dwarf varieties that stay small and still produce fruit. Brugmansias are another fun option.Read More
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Q.Root System Of A Gardenia - My sister wants to plant a gardenia (the low growing one) at the corner of her house but is concerned ...
A.Gardenias have shallow root systems and do not pose a great threat to foundation damage or otherwise.Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Citrus - What would cause our young citrus tree leaves to turn yellow? How can I remedy this?
A.It is most likely not taking iron up properly. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm This article has some other suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.My Jade Plant - Why are the leaves falling off my jade plant? Is it dying? There are also dark spots on some of ...
A.It sounds like the plant is over watered and may possibly have root rot. Cut back on watering. Water only when the soil is dry 1 inch on top. This article will help you determine if the plant has root ...Read MoreQ.Iris Weed Control - I have a large iris patch and have a lot of clover and violets. What can I use to control ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/getting-rid-white-clover.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/kill-wild-violets.htm Note: To prevent harm to iris plants, you should either pull them up by hand or spot treat carefully. Boiling water can also help kill these and other weeds, but care should still be taken as ...Read MoreQ.Discoloring On Blackberry Leaves - Why are the leaves turning a burnt orange color and curling up? Otherwise, they are healthy looking plants. All other ...
A.It sounds like it may be rust. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Care - Our newly planted braided trunk hibiscus tree has a few leaves turning yellow. What do we do?
A.It is probably a little transplant shock. Provide more water and some phosphorus. This article will help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning Of Hibiscus Bushes - When is the best time to prune back Hibiscus bushes in Florida? The bushes need to be pruned back about ...
A.You should be able to prune them now, in spring. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htmRead MoreQ.When Is It Safe To Plant Tomatoes - When is it safe to plant tomatoes?
A.As long as local weather is not below 50F on average, you can plant out now. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/planting-time-for-tomatoes.htmRead MoreQ.Frost On Asparagus - We have 10 acres of asparagus and about 80% of it froze last night. I was told that it should ...
A.Yes, you can cut, or mow over, the plants to remove the cold damaged foliage. Your asparagus has a hardy root system, so if you got some cold kill, other shoots will soon sprout.Read MoreQ.Pole Beans And Treated Lumber - This year I was planning to build an arbor for my pole beans to grow on. The top and sides ...
A.You should be leery of using ANY type of treated wood around edible plants, regardless of whether they are deemed safe, as apparently this type is. According to the EPA, this type of wood preservative is supposed to be safe ...Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree Problems - I live in northern Spain. A lemon tree required replanting after being partially uprooted in a winter storm. It is ...
A.Yes, it can recover. It will need proper care and then it will regrow its leaves. Citrus trees are odd in that when they lack water, they do not shed their leaves until they get water again. So, when ...Read MoreQ.Amaryllis After They Bloom - I have a beautiful pink Amaryllis. It has six blooms on one stalk this year and it's had babies for the last ...
A.If you don't want seeds, remove the blooms as they fade. Making sure it does not go to seed will make for larger blooms in the future as it will focus energy on blooms instead of seeds. If you want to ...Read MoreQ.Watering Plants - What kind of water is best for plants and flowers to grow--tap water, drinking water, salt water, or sugar water?
A.Generally, any type of water is beneficial to plants; however, the use of distilled water can cut down on salt buildup resulting from fluoride in regular tap water. Rainwater can also benefit plants, as it is filled with nutrients.Read MoreQ.Chicken Manure And Vegetable Gardens - I read about composted chicken manure and how good it is for a vegetable garden. What if my chicken coops ...
A.No, but you may want to consider putting up some type of barrier.Read More