Q.Yellow Powder On Hibiscus Buds - I just bought some hibiscus plants and there is yellow powder on the buds. Is it a form of aphid? ...
A.It may simply be pollen from other plants. This article will help you determine if it is aphids: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmRead MoreQ.Black Mold On Camellias, Plus Scale Insects - I have two beautiful camellia bushes, which have obviously been in this garden for many years and are well established, ...
A.These two problems frequently go hand in hand and scale causes sooty mold. If you treat the scale, the sooty mold will go away. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Propagating Peaches - How do you start a peach tree from seed, and do you use the complete hard seed or do you ...
A.Yes, you just plant the kernel. The stone is only a protective covering.Read More
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Q.Dog Safe Weed Killer - Lots of weeds and dandelions. Looking for a dog safe formula to kill the weeds.
A.If you are killing weeds, the normal vinegar that you buy from the store will do. There is no need to dilute it as it is already diluted when you buy it. And, the vinegar from the store will ...Read MoreQ.Grow Pumpkins In A Container - I want to try to grow some pumpkins (not real big ones) for food in large 10-gallon containers or whiskey ...
A.Yes, pumpkins can be grown this way. They are very water thirsty plants, however, so I would recommend making sure that they get plenty of water in the container. You may also want to consider trellising the vine to save ...Read MoreQ.How To Train Cucumbers In A Cold Greenhouse - I have recently errected a small lean-to greenhouse and would like to grow cucumbers in a grow bag this year. ...
A.I would use a trellis. You will find this article interesting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/planting-cucumber-fence.htmRead MoreQ.Drought Resistant Lawn Substitute - I live on 7 1/2 acres in Los Angeles. My home is an east coast looking home with an expansive ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/lagen/plant-alternatives-to-traditional-lawn-grass.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/lagen/using-lawn-substitutes-for-your-yard.htmRead MoreQ.Will It Bloom Again? - I have a hibiscus plant that we have outside in warm weather and bring in the house for winter. It ...
A.It likely needs some more fertilizer, especially phosphorus which helps with blooming. Use a "bloom booster" fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil to help add some phosphorus. Have you considered pruning it? Sometimes, a good pruning ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Leaves On Gardenia Bushes - I've noticed that just recently the leaves on my gardenia bushes are more yellow and falling off. I'm wondering if ...
A.Gardenias are notorious for yellow leaves and they are caused by many things. One of the most common is overwatering, so unless the soil is dry, I would hold off on the watering. This article has a few suggestions on ...Read MoreQ.Growing Blackberries - Will blackberries start from the berries put in the ground?
A.No. Blackberries are normally grown from established plants, or propagated through cuttings, suckers, and air layering. These articles will help with growing blackberry plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Red Spider Mites - I seem to have a recurring infestation of red spider mites. They seem to be the most noticable and infested ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/red-spider-mites.htm We have found the best way to treat spider mites is with neem oil. Not only is it effective, but it's also quite safe to both plants and animals (as well ...Read MoreQ.Squash Hills - I'm planting yellow crookneck squash and have read several articles that advise planting them in hills. How big is a ...
A.After the soil is well tilled, create hills or mounds of dirt about 12 inches across and 3-4 inches high.Read MoreQ.My Rosemary Plant Has A White Substance On It - What is it? And should it be removed?
A.This is powdery mildew. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/white-powder-on-rosemary.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmRead MoreQ.My Poor Plant - I bought a hyacinth on Easter and have it in my house. I water it just so the dirt gets ...
A.Sounds like you could be overwatering. Also, try leaving it outdoors to enjoy the sun permanently. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-hyacinths.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htmRead MoreQ.Trimming A Yucca - I have had my yucca for almost seven years, and in the past, have trimmed the dead stalk leaves in the ...
A.Yes, the plant will normally come back, and in some cases are even quite difficult to get rid of due to this. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htmRead MoreQ.Grasshoppers - How do I get rid of huge, big green grasshoppers (about 50 to 60 mm long) from my vegetable garden? Live in Perth ...
A.Have you considered using need oil? Neem oil is normally watered down pretty heavily due to the fact that it is pretty potent stuff, but a little bit goes a long way. When you use it, I would apply it ...Read MoreQ.Pepper Growth - I am growing jalapeno, cayenne, and banana peppers for the first time. I have the plants individually in 10-inch diameter ...
A.If the plant becomes too large and is already fruiting, we would recommend staking the plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/stake-pepper-plants.htm However, if the plant has not started fruiting, you can prune them. Here is more information on this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pruning-bell-peppers.htm Be aware though that ...Read MoreQ.Straightneck Squash - Will the straightneck squash climb a trellis, so I can harvest them easier? I'm in a wheelchair.
A.Straightneck squash is a summer squash, which doesn’t tend to spread like the winter vining varieties. However, you can still place a trellis or similar structure next to the plant if needed. You may also want to consider growing your ...Read More
