Q.Sycamore Seeds - Have been living next door to three sycamore trees for 16 years and never had any problems. This year, almost ...
A.The bad weather this winter likely sent the trees into "survival" mode where they over produce on seeds when they have been through weather that could have killed them. To tell the truth, the best thing that you can do ...Read MoreQ.Beans – Seeds ‘Disappearing’ Before Germination - We have grown beans in previous years and have never encountered the problems which we have had this year. We ...
A.Even though the soil is not disturbed, I still suspect that some small animal is taking it, possibly from below. Possibilities include voles or chipmunks. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/chipmunk-control-eliminating-chipmunks-from-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/vole-control.htmRead MoreQ.Rust On Camellia Leaves - I have found what looks like large rust spots on the leaves of a young camellia. The plant is in ...
A.It is likely a fungus, so you can go ahead and treat the plant with a fungicide if you like to try to start to get rid of the disease.Read More
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Q.Helpful Planting - I have a small raised garden and I need to plant as many things together as possible with the idea of ...
A.I recommend an all natural plant that wards of many a vegetable loving bug.I plant simply marigolds between my rolls of vegetables. If I do see a problem the only thing I would ever consider using is a dilution of ...Read MoreQ.Best Indoor Tree – Phoenix, AZ - My wife and I just moved into a new home and we're looking for the best indoor tree(s). I know ...
A.I was gonna suggest a ficus too, you could always get a variegated one, which offers more color and variation, ficus can be braided too to add extra interest. Only thing about the ficus is that if they like a ...Read MoreQ.Growing Chives Indoors From Seeds - Do I spread the seeds around the flower pot or put them in all together in one spot? What size ...
A.Spread them out or you'll have to thin them down once they come up. The following article should be of some help to you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/chives/how-to-plant-chives-growing-chives-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Molding Yucca Tubers - A friend gave me some yucca tubers. I put them in a big box out on my deck. I just ...
A.As long as they are still firm, they will grow. You can use a damp cloth to wipe the mold off, but as long the tubers are staying firm, you don't really need to worry about removing the mold ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Foliage - My big yellow fig produces lots of fruit but doesn't have much foliage. I held off on fertilizing this spring ...
A.It might be low on nitrogen. Nitrogen will help it grow more leaves, but be warned that more nitrogen will most likely result in fewer fruits.Read MoreQ.Rose Bush Yellowing – Shoots And Opened Leaves - I have several antique rose varieties (one each) and one bush has had a yellowing problem from the start. The ...
A.It sounds like you have everything that the rosebush needs, however the regular watering could be part of the problem. If the soils are holding water well it could be getting too much water thus the yellowing that clears up ...Read MoreQ.Perennial Plant - I have a plant that has green foliage, and every morning tiny flowers open by noon. Then they are gone ...
A.Without a picture, it is difficult to tell you what plant you have.Read MoreQ.Skummy, Mucky, Smelly Grass Clippings - My landscaping neighbor, at my request, often drops off copious amounts of grass clippings. I'm usually unable to collect them ...
A.They are still ok to use, but I would put them in the compost pile. This is part of the reason you are suppose to have "greens" and "browns" in the compost pile. When balanced, it keeps it from ...Read MoreQ.Need Help! - What if you grow watermelons on concrete? Do they sometimes get squishy? Also, what soil or mixture is best for ...
A.To keep them from becoming mushy or moist, you should place the watermelons on newspaper, cardboard, or a bed of straw. As for chicken manure, this is best used when composted. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/chicken-manure-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.Dwarf Hollyhocks Will Not Bloom - We planted dwarf hollyhocks last spring. They are full and dark green, but have not yet produced one flower. What ...
A.They lack phosphorus. Give them a phosphorus rich fertilizer. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmRead MoreQ.How To Prevent Tomato Blossom End Rot - How do you prevent blossom end rot on tomato plants?
A.This issue is due to a lack of calcium in the blossom end of fruits. It is also more prevalent on the first fruits to ripen. Improve the soil quality around your tomato plants, cut spots off the affected tomato ...Read MoreQ.Weigela Shrub - Can you tell me if I can cut the shrub back NOW. It doesn't flower enough and has looked woody ...
A.If you do not mind losing this year's blooms, it is ok to prune now. At the bottom of this article, there is a section on rejuvenation. That is the type of pruning you need to do: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/pruning-weigela.htmRead MoreQ.Killing Out Grass In Vegetable Garden - I just tilled out a spot for my garden. What should I do to keep the grass from coming back ...
A.Many people like to use weed barrier cloth in their garden to keep the weeds down. If that is not appealing, mulching around your plants as you plant them will also keep the weeds down.Read MoreQ.Eucalyptus Leaves Turning Brown - We have a eucalyptus tree about 30 feet tall. For the first time, some of the leaves are turning brown. ...
A.There are several things that could cause this in your tree. If you have had colder than usual winters for the past two years, the stress from the cold may have hurt it. The tree may also have a pest ...Read More
