Q.Cherry ‘Bushes’ - I planted a cherry 'bush' (this will be its fourth summer) with the understanding that it did not need another ...
A.Do you see pollinators around the cherry blossoms? Cherries bloom rather early and it may be possible that poor weather is keeping pollinators from your garden that early. Take a look at attracting more pollinators as you will need all ...Read MoreQ.Snow Pea Plants - When is the time to prune your snow peas? My plant is 6 feet tall and had lots of blooms ...
A.After harvesting cut the plant's stem at soil level and dig in the roots to boost the soil's nitrogen.Read MoreQ.Cilantro/Basil - Will rabbits eat the cilantro and basil in my garden? Also, in the area are many deer, chipmunks, and squirrels. ...
A.Yes, they will eat them if they discover they are there. These articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/how-to-keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/chipmunk-control-eliminating-chipmunks-from-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htmRead More
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Q.Outdoor Yucca Plants - I have never had yuccas before and there seems to be a lot of brown, dead leaves. I don't know ...
A.The brown leaves are most likely due to cold damage and can be cut off. These articles should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-cold-weather.htmRead MoreQ.What Fertilizer Is Best To Use To Grow Lettuce, Carrots, Watermelon, Cantaloupe - I want some good tasting veggies. What can I do? Also, want carrots and pumpkins.
A.Rule of thumb is for vegetables where you eat the leaves, you want something that has a slightly higher nitrogen (the N in NPK) and for vegetables where you eat the fruit, you want something with a slightly higher phosphorous ...Read MoreQ.Squash Beetles - Last year, squash beetles annihilated my zucchini, pumpkins, melons and squash. What is a safe bug killer?
A.We like neem oil. This article will tell you more about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Harvest Potatoes - How will I know when to harvest my potatoes?
A.Typically, you harvest potatoes when the foliage dies back.Read MoreQ.Peach Tree Diseases - Year after year my peach tree produces peaches with black spots on them. What treatment can I use to prevent ...
A.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htmRead MoreQ.How To Water A Tree That May Be Sick - Our Red Sunset maple dropped a lot of seeds this spring. Now the leaves look very sparse on the tree. ...
A.Water close to the ground and in the full area that is below the canopy of the tree.Read MoreQ.Gardenia Shrubs Not Growing - There are eight gardenia shrubs with either yellow or no leaves on most of them, and a little new growth but not ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/fertilizing-gardenias-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Care Of Gardenia Bush - My gardenia bush, which is about 5-6 feet tall, has many yellow leaves. What causes this and how do I 'fix' ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm As for pruning the gardenia, you may want to hold off on anything too drastic until its normal pruning time in summer. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htmRead MoreQ.How Long Does Vinegar Contaminate The Soil - I have used vinegar to kill the grass and weeds in my front yard. How long should I wait to ...
A.Vinegar works its way out of the soil quickly. The soil should be fine in a week and if you want to make doubly certain, wait till after a rain or water the soil some to help leech any ...Read MoreQ.Espalier Fruit Trees - I'd like to plant three espaliered fruit trees along my fence. I was thinking of plum, pear, apple, and/or peach. Will ...
A.As long as you can get them enough water, they should be fine.Read MoreQ.Good Hearty Flowers - I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and I just bought a condo recently. I have a balcony that is ...
A.I have the impression your impression is that your glass is half full and I see this situation as a full cup. First you have great geography in that your windows face SOUTH! As for your lack luster flowers there ...Read More