Q.Seedling Transplant Shock - I have about 15 organic tomato seedlings that I started from seed. I moved them from the peat moss starter ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/when-to-transplant-a-seedling-plant-into-the-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm I would not apply any root hormone, as this could do more harm than good—burning up what remains of the seedlings.Read MoreQ.Failure To Bloom - I have many flowering plants on my property that produce flowers for a season or two and then fail to ...
A.Have you pruned lately? Sometimes this affects blooming. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rhododendron/pruning-rhododendrons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/pruning-azaleas.htmRead MoreQ.Wisteria And Cold - My wisteria is in full bloom, it's about 7' high and 6' wide. It is fully covered with blossoms at ...
A.Yes, I would definitely cover the plant. These articles should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Is Killing The Grass Necessary - When making a raised flower bed, is killing the grass necessary? Or can you make your edgings and then put ...
A.Yes, this will work. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htmRead More
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Q.Is There A Gardener Out There That Specializes In Hibiscus? - I just bought my first two trees and already have problems with pests and yellow leaves. Help?
A.Treating the plants with neem oil should help with controlling the pest problem. It will also help in treating any fungal-related issues that may occur. Here is additional info on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm As for the yellowing, this is probably stress ...Read MoreQ.Soapy Water For Hibiscus Leaves? - I found what looked like dark brown on my new buds on my Hibiscus plant and when I rubbed it, ...
A.I would suggest using neem oil on the plant. It is effective for treating numerous pests, especially those that commonly attack hibiscus--like aphids, scale, whiteflies, mites, and thrips. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Tomatoes Died, Need Help - I planted several tomato varieties in a bed about two months ago. This is the first year in our new ...
A.It sounds like you got tomato wilt. There are several diseases that will cause this general condition and they all look very similar to each other. All of them have no cure and you cannot plant any tomatoes ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Has Yellow Leaves - We planted a gardenia bush two months ago. Just this week the leaves are starting to turn yellow and the ...
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.My Celeste Fig Tree Leaves Are Turning Yellow - My Celeste Figs were planted two months ago. They grew quickly (doubling in size) but this week the leaves started ...
A.Most likely, it is either under watering or a lack of fertilizer. Make sure that the tree is receiving regular water and that you fertilize around the tree in a radius of about 20' to make sure the fertilizer ...Read MoreQ.What Is The Best Fertilizer For A Lime Tree? - What is the best fertilizer for a lime tree?
A.Lime trees, whether in pots or the ground, typically require a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htmRead MoreQ.Eliminating Creeping Liriope - How can I get rid of the creeping monkey grass or creeping liriope? It is taking over everything in the ...
A.Spot treating with Round-up may be necessary but you'll have to be careful not to get it on your other plants. You could try using a product called Finale. It breaks down easily so that it doesn't remain in the ...Read MoreQ.Purple Fountain Grass Died - Last year I purchased three plants and enjoyed them all year. They did not come back; all I have is dead stalks. ...
A.Purple fountain grass is generally not hardy if the temps go below 20F. This year we experienced a lot of cold weather in the US, so the cold may have killed it in your area. Give it a ...Read MoreQ.Propagating Rosemary - Can you propagate rosemary by putting the stems in water?
A.You won't have much luck by simply sticking rosemary in water. However, the following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/how-to-propagate-a-rosemary-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Placement Of Rubber Tree Plant - Have been given a very large rubber plant, which needs to be staked to straighten it up. Can it be ...
A.They are cold hardy to 30F. If it gets colder than that where you live, you will not be able to plant it outside. However, you can prune it to keep it smaller. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Hibiscus - I live southeast of Houston, Texas. I want to plant a Hibiscus in my yard. Should I keep it in ...
A.Keeping it in a pot would certainly help, as it can be easily moved indoors for overwintering. Of course, it also depends on the type of hibiscus you are growing. Hardy varieties can be grown outdoors in your area without ...Read MoreQ.Bird Of Paradise Question - I have a bird of paradise that has been growing for almost 4 years now. It is super healthy and ...
A.For the repotting, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/should-you-repot-your-plant-happy-root-bound-house-plants.htm You may want to consider root pruning since it is growing out of the bottom. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htmRead More