Q.Gardenia - I have a gardenia plant and I would like to clip it and make another one. How do I do ...
A.This article will help you with propagating gardenias: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/propagating-gardenias.htmRead MoreQ.Lilac - My lilac bushes seem to have a problem. Their leaves are turning black and shriveling as if it's got leaf ...
A.It sounds like your lilac has lilac blight. This article will help with that: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/lilacbacterialblight.pdfRead MoreQ.Problem With Young Red Bell Peppers - My young bell pepper plants are not looking well. The bottom leaves are turning yellow (a yellow leaf on each ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htmRead More
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Q.Sweet Corn On Sweet Corn - Is there any special thing I need to do if I had sweet corn planted in the same spot as it is ...
A.This article will help with growing sweet corn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/grow-sweet-corn.htmRead MoreQ.Surface/Ground Growth Around Forsythia Bushes - We pruned (radically) our very old forsythia bushes that hadn't been tended to for years. Around the base of the ...
A.Those are suckers. When you radically prune a shrub, they are common. You can dig them up and plant them elsewhere or let them grow and further fill out the current shrub.Read MoreQ.Rhubarb L - Are the leaves ok to put in the compost bin?
A.Yes, it is ok to put rhubarb leaves in the compost bin.Read MoreQ.Eucalyptus Tree - Our eucalyptus tree seemed to have survived the winter but now seems to be dying. The leaves have turned brown ...
A.The leaves may be turning brown due to a delayed reaction to cold damage. but it might also be a fungus. If the stems are still alive, the leaves will regrow without help if it is cold damage. ...Read MoreQ.Can You Tell Me What Sort Of Fungicide To Spray My Azaleas With? - Can you tell me what sort of fungicide to spray my azaleas with?
A.I personally like neem oil, but you can also use copper sulfate many others. This article has a list of all the different kinds of fungicide there are: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp154Read MoreQ.When And How To Trim Pussy Willow Tree - I am confused by the article because when I am reading about the tree, I suddenly find that they are ...
A.It is a tree, though it is sometimes referred to as a shrub/bush. The article also states: “Using coppice pruning means that you will severely cut the pussy willow back. The best time when to prune a pussy willow tree ...Read MoreQ.Thai Herbs - Where can I purchase Thai herbs to plant?
A.Many online garden retailers are available that specialize in these herbs. Doing a local search online may also provide you with nearby nurseries/plant specialists in your area that can point you in the right direction.Read MoreQ.Leaves Turn Yellow On Tomato Plants - My tomato plants are approximately three weeks old and producing tomatoes. I noticed the leaves are turning yellow.
A.Tomato plant leaves turn yellow for many different reasons. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Planting Seeds - What will happen if you plant the seeds too deep in the soil? I planted watermelon, squash, and cucumbers; and ...
A.Nothing really. They will just take a little longer to germinate.Read MoreQ.Lilac Bushes Are Scraggly With Few Blooms - My husband 'trimmed' back my beautiful lilacs three years ago, during the summer. I've had these bushes approximately 20 years ...
A.Your tree may simply be in need of some trimming. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Potting Trees - Should you put plastic containers in the bottom of a large pot you are planting a tree in to keep ...
A.No, this is not necessary, though it won't hurt either. These articles will help with growing potted trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htmRead MoreQ.New Shoots Falling Off Crepe Myrtle - It is late April and the new shoots on my Crepe Myrtle are about a foot long and healthy looking. ...
A.Did you add fertilizer to the tree when you pruned it? If so, the roots may have been burned when you fertilized. How much water has it received? The tree may be lacking water and in an effort to save itself, ...Read MoreQ.French Lilac Bush - Why does my French Lilac that bloomed last year, now have no blooms and cupped leaves? There is another one ...
A.It is probably a lack of phosphorus. Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer (normally sold as a "bloom boosting" fertilizer) to the soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htmRead MoreQ.Why Are The Leaves On My Impatiens Hanging Baskets Turning Yellow? - Why are the leaves on my impatiens hanging baskets turning yellow?
A.The leaves usually turn yellow when the plant lacks Nitrogen. Perhaps water stagnates and the roots get too much of water. See whether the pot is packed with roots, if so transfer the plant to a bigger pot. If the ...Read MoreQ.Lilac Bush Withering - I have a lilac bush that has been at my home for over eight years. The last three springs in a row, ...
A.Your tree may simply be in need of some trimming. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Powdery Mildew On Roses - I have a limited budget. I would like a recipe to make spray that removes powdery mildew. I heard that ...
A.If this is still too costly, then here is a recipe you can try: 3 tablespoons baking soda plus 1 tablespoon of Murphy's oil soap or a lightweight horticultural oil in 1 gallon of warm water. Mix well and ...Read More
