Q.Pruning Yucca Plant - I planted yucca outdoors on a sunny hill in my yard; however, it gets thicker and thicker. I had planted ...
A.I would choose the best plants for pruning and remove the smaller unwanted plants to help maintain its shape.Read MoreQ.Eucalyptus Propagation - My friend has a well established Eucalyptus tree. She has seen no seed pods. Can this beautiful tree be cultivated ...
A.Eucalyptus cuttings do not usually root that easily; therefore, this method of propagation rarely works. However, the tree does propagate easily from seeds, which can be started directly in the ground or in a container and later transplanted.Read More
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Q.Camellia Bush - I recently bought one and would like to know how to encourage blooming.
A.Camellias usually grow best in partially shaded areas in well-drained soil. Blooming should take place in early spring depending on the plant's maturity and whether it receives the proper growing requirements. Although not always necessary, pruning can sometimes help. Here ...Read MoreQ.Cutting Back Grasses - How can I find out what ornamental grasses shoud be cut back and how much should they be cut back? ...
A.Most types of ornamental grass can be cut back in spring once new growth begins to emerge. Simply cut off the dead/old growth.Read MoreQ.Can You Kill Lawn Weeds With White Vinegar? - Can you kill lawn weeds with white vinegar? A friend told me that you can kill lawn weeds by spraying ...
A.This is true, but the type of vinegar you buy at the store is not strong enough to kill the weeds in one application. You will need to apply it several times without diluting it with water. Vinegar is a ...Read MoreQ.Peppers Have One Single Hole - Last season I noticed single holes on my peppers, no matter the size and/or variety? No insects were found upon dissection ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Red Tip Photinia - When should I prune a 3-year-old red tip photinia?
A.Prune your Photinia anytime between spring and early fall, with late spring/early summer more acceptable. Red Tips are excellent candidates for rejuvenation pruning. To rejuvenate the plant, cut it all the way back to the ground...to about 6 inches from ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Yellow Leaves - I recently transplanted my hibiscus plant from a pot to the ground. Within a week or so, the leaves started ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.What Weed And Feed Product Should I Use For Zoysia? - I live in central Florida and want to apply the most appropriate mid to late spring, weed and feed product ...
A.I am not aware of a zoysia specific weed and feed product. But, you should be adding a weed and feed product to the grass while it is coming out of its dormant period. This is when it ...Read MoreQ.Camellia Blooms Turning Brown - I have a lovely pale pink-blooming camellia. Very shortly after the bloom forms, however, it turns brown. Is that sun ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htmRead MoreQ.Ford Hook Lima Beans Fertilizer - What type of fertilizer is best for Ford Hook lima beans? We live in central Florida.
A.Fertilize with compost or an all-purpose fertilizer as a side dressing. However, avoid nitrogen rich fertilizers because lima beans do not require extra nitrogen. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/how-to-grow-lima-beans.htmRead MoreQ.Bulb Planting - To have a garden blooming both in spring and summer, can I plant summer flowers that bloom in July/August on ...
A.Yes, you can plant your bulbs in succession for seasonal bloom. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/tips-for-adding-bulbs-to-your-flower-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htmRead MoreQ.Poison - I have holly bushes, though I do not know what kind they are. My question is whether the berries are poisonous to dogs. ...
A.They are poisonous, but not typically deadly. They will cause vomiting and nausea.Read MoreQ.Curling Leaves On Lime Trees - We have two lime trees in large pots and we water and fertilize regularly, but the leaves (which start out ...
A.These are signs that it is underwatered, but since you have watered them, that means something else is causing the plants to appear underwatered. I would check the roots for a pest infestation or root rot. Pests on the roots ...Read MoreQ.Fat Maggots - Nectarine growing in container, recently treated for peach leaf curl, began to wilt and leaves stopped growing. Soil was found ...
A.These are grubs. It sounds like the grubs of one of the many kinds of scarab beetles that plague gardeners (japanese beetles being among them). These articles will help: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh037 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/june-bug-beetles.htmRead MoreQ.Shrubs Good For Wet Soil - I have an area near the entryway of my home, and unfortunately, the water collects there quiet easily. Some parts ...
A.So it's bog you've got set up outside your door. reminds me of the middle ages with the moats out front. You should seek out swamp plants that thrive in rich moist warm soil. Ferns are an excellent choice and ...Read More
