Q.Hydrangeas – Pruning Mistake - I cut my dead hydrangea bushes to the ground, not understanding the proper pruning of hydrangeas. Have I ruined them ...
A.They will grow back fine, but you will most likely not see blooming this year. Next year it will bloom fine.Read MoreQ.Nutrients In The Soil - Recently I purchased a soil testing kit. In it one can test pH, nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. However, the accompanying ...
A.It doesn't say because it can vary greatly depending on age and variety of plants you are growing. For that style of soil test kit, you are looking for a rating of medium (or equivalent) to low-high in any of ...Read MoreQ.Herbs, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley - Is it best to plant herbs in pots due to the fact that some plants tend to grow and take ...
A.Only a few herbs are invasive and these would be mint and lemon balm. The rest are well behaved. But you can grow them in pots or in the ground, whichever is more convenient for you. They do well in ...Read MoreQ.Dying Tree - I had to dig up my spiral Alberta spruce and replant it. It looks like it's dying because the bark ...
A.It's probably in shock from the transplanting. If it's not too far gone and with some TLC, it should bounce back. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htmRead More
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Q.What Flowers – Acidic Soil - What annual or perennial flowers will grow in acidic soil? I have a rhododendron in a huge pot and want ...
A.You might want to look at lantana. Sweet peas would not work as they do not like acidic soil.Read MoreQ.Brown Spots On Outdoor Yucca Plants - Our outdoor yuccas have round brown spots on them. How can I get rid of this? I have already pruned ...
A.You may either be overwatering or there may be an issue with the roots. Water only if the soil is dry to the touch. If you are already doing this, check the roots for root rot.Read MoreQ.Red-Tip Photinia Fertilizer - What fertilizer do you use on red-tip photinias? I have several that are about 20 inches tall, and I don't ...
A.An even fertilizer (8-8-8 would be fine) would be good. Fertilize once in spring and once in early fall.Read MoreQ.How To Transplant A Sago Palm - Large, very old sago wanting to move from beach in Alabama to east Texas. We have other sagos surviving here. ...
A.Sago palms do not like to be disturbed so any transplanting needs to be done with great care. Mature palms can be transplanted in early spring or late fall. Be sure to relocate the plant in a similar area, under ...Read MoreQ.Ailing Rope Plant - I have a rope plant or Hoya carnosa that I've had for a few years, but recently it has started ...
A.I would suspect root rot from possibly overwatering (even once can do it though root rot can happen in some cases without overwatering). This article will help you determine if it is root rot: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htmRead MoreQ.How To Get Rid Of Bugs On My Poinsettia Plants - I have white gnat-like bugs living on the underside of the leaves on my poinsettia plants. What are they, and ...
A.It could be whiteflies, though I am not positive. Nonetheless, I prefer treating these pests, and most others, with neem oil. It is very effective and safe. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/control-whiteflies-on-houseplants.htmRead MoreQ.Moving A Gardenia Outdoors - I've had my gardenia indoors all winter. I live in CT. Temps are in the high 40's at night and ...
A.Once the threat of frost and freezing temps are passed, you can move the plant outdoors. However, you'll want to acclimate the plant first. The following articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Cherry Tomatoes - I only have room for a few plants. Can I plant a cherry tomato plant with two full size tomatoes?
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-cherry-tomatoes.htmRead MoreQ.Lemon Tree My Leaves Are Being Eaten!?? - Something is eating the leaves on my lemon tree. I can't see any bugs or anything. Any ideas?
A.It may be slugs. They only come out at night and they have been known to attack tree leaves then hide in nooks in trees during teh day. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htmRead MoreQ.Have I Ruined My Squash Plants? - I manipulated some of my squash plant's leaves so they wouldn't cover a couple of my pepper plants. Some of ...
A.It depends on where you broke them and how completely they were broke. If the break happened further down the plant and there are plenty of leaves behind the break, then the plant will like grow branches and be ...Read MoreQ.Replanting Tulips - Can I transplant tulips that have already bloomed?
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htmRead MoreQ.Goat Manure In Composting - When do I add my goat manure to my compost pile? It says to alternate green and brown.
A.Manure is a green compost, so you need browns (like leaves) to offset it.Read MoreQ.Calla Lily Rebloom - I received a pot of calla lilies last year. In the fall, I took the rhizomes out and stored them in ...
A.It is still a little early, but sometimes they can be tricky to get to rebloom. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/make-calla-lily-bloom.htmRead MoreQ.Coconut Liners - How do you plant in a coconut liner?
A.The best way to get the most out of your coconut liner is to do the following and like me you will love them repeatedly for many years to come. First I soak mine in a diluted solution of Miracle ...Read More
