Q.Blood Meal - Do you think it's ok to use actual blood in a garden in place of blood meal? Or would it ...
A.Blood meal, which is essentially dried blood, is used often in the garden as a fertilizer that add nitrogen to the soil (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/blood-meal-fertilizer.htm), so using it is helpful in the garden. There is one thing to consider though. With blood ...Read MoreQ.Spraying - Is spraying for webworms safe after the fruit is already visible? What should I use?
A.Thuricide can be sprayed on any plant, vegetable or fruit without posing a hazard. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is another option. Since this is a selective insecticide, it kills tent caterpillars while remaining safe to humans. Here is an article that ...Read MoreQ.How Do You Trim Hibiscus - How would I do this with a Hibiscus Tree? Trim back the plant – Trimming back the plant allows the ...
A.The same concept applies for trimming hibiscus--cutting by a third. These plants generally regrow and fill out rather quickly. This article may help you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htmRead More
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Q.What Causes My Gardenia Leaves To Turn Yellow? - What causes my gardenia leaves to turn yellow?
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.Leaves On Dogwood - I planted a dogwood tree a couple weeks ago and the leaves are all curled up and dry now.
A.Make sure your tree is receiving adequate amounts of water (at least 1-6 inches per week). Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Reference To Azalea And Burning Bush - We have a very large azalea bush and were wondering how to get a start from it to plant, or if ...
A.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/types-of-plant-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.What’s Eating My Peas? - I have planted peas in my garden from seed (regular, not snap or snow) and most are doing very well. ...
A.It's hard to say for certain what or who may be the culprit. However, for most bug pests, neem oil is an effective treatment. It is also safe for people and pets, as well as friendly insects that don't eat ...Read MoreQ.Plants And Frost - I need to know if some plants have to be protected against cold. The Anthurium and the pony tail, for instance. ...
A.Unfortunately there is no complete list of plants that need frost protection. Your best bet would be to type in the plant's name into Google followed by the word zone or hardiness and this will bring up results that let ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Plants? - My plants seem to be suffering from multiple deficiencies such as yellowing leaves, necrotic leaves, the claw, twisting and curling ...
A.Is this happening across a wide variety of plants of just one species. Some plants, like tomatoes or peaches, have diseases that cause the leaves to do this, so you may want to look into that if it is ...Read MoreQ.Planting Grapes - Is it true that you can plant grapes from cutting its branches and planting them back?
A.Grapes can be started from dormant, new growth (hardwood cuttings) as they are just beginning to bud. Cuttings are usually made in late fall or early winter. Place the cuttings in cold storage (32-35 degrees F) or bury them in ...Read MoreQ.Possible Dying Tree - I have a Leyland Cyprus and the tip of most of the branches are getting brown and brittle. This tree ...
A.This article will help determine if the tree is dead or dying: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htmRead MoreQ.Red Pepper Seeds - If I scoop out the seeds from my red pepper, can these seeds be used right away, or do I ...
A.You don't need to dry the seeds to grow them. You only need to dry them if you plan on storing them. You can plant them as soon as they come out of the pepper.Read MoreQ.Azalea Houseplant Care And Propagation - I need specific information on how to care for my Azalea and how to propagate it (and care for the ...
A.Azaleas can sometimes be difficult to propagatewith semi-hardwood cuttings, so be sure you take several if you go this route.Azaleas root best in winter, but you can still take cuttings now through summerfrom this year's growth. Remove all but the ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lily Care - My calla lily's foliage is turning yellow and the stem is mushy and breaking off. It's in full sun and well ...
A.It sounds like you are overwatering them. They like to be well watered but do not like standing water. Make sure that they are not in standing water. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/growing-calla-lilies-and-care-of-calla-lilies.htmRead MoreQ.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 More