Q.Can I Plant Marigolds, Celery And Mint In A 40 Cm Pot? - Can I plant marigolds, celery and mint in a 40 cm pot? Please give me an answer as quickly as ...
A.I would not recommend planting them all together in one pot that size. The marigolds and mint would be fine in a pot of that size together, but I would recommend a 5 gallon bucket (or comparable size pot) ...Read MoreQ.Eucalyptus Tree Problem - We have moved into a house with beautiful Eucalyptus trees in the garden. Since the hard frosts of last winter, ...
A.This is damage that is consistent with cold damage. If the trees are still alive they should recover. Watch them carefully over the next few months while they recover as pests and disease are more likely to attack ...Read MoreQ.Overgrowth Of Red Tips - I have Red Tips that are 12 to 15 feet tall. I would like to trim them down to 6 ...
A.Sounds like you have the pruning part down--this would be an acceptable method for cutting the plant down without harming it. As for companions, nearly anything sharing the same or similar growing requirements, as well as those complementing the shrub's ...Read MoreQ.Gardenias In Western Australia - Is it possible to take a lower limb off my healthy gardenia (Professor Pucci) and transplant that limb? If so, ...
A.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/transplanting-gardenia-plants-planting-gardenia-somewhere-new.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/propagating-gardenias.htmRead More
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Q.Winterizing Hibiscus - I bought two small hibiscus trees and some bushes. I live in Jacksonville, Florida. Should I plant them in the ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htmRead MoreQ.Trimming Photinias - Should we use an electric trimmer and cut the leaves back, or should we trim using hedge clippers?
A.Either way is fine; however, you should be more cautious when using electric trimmers to prevent any 'chewing up' of plant foliage. Generally, hedge clippers provide a cleaner cut.Read MoreQ.Do I Need To Put A Stake In The Ground To Attach The Mint Plant To? - I am new to gardening and I have planted some mint, it is growing horizontally. I have read on some ...
A.Typically, mint does not require any staking, though it will not hurt the plant to do so...if it makes you feel more at ease. There are numerous types of mint plants, so it growing characteristic depends largely on the variety ...Read MoreQ.Maggots In Tomato Garden - I worked really hard preparing my garden box (about 6 feet by 4 feet) and have a mixture of mushroom ...
A.While it was gross that he did that, this should not cause problems for your vegetables. If you are concerned that they may be larva of a pest, you can treat the soil with neem oil. It is ...Read MoreQ.Edible Sage - Is Cleveland sage edible for cooking?
A.Although it is much more aromatic, Cleveland sage is completely edible and a good substitute for regular garden sage.Read MoreQ.Plants Die - Strangely, we have planted many vegetable seeds (like always) indoors and they sprout and are looking good at 2-3 inches ...
A.Sounds like you may have a problem with damping off. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htmRead MoreQ.Four O’clocks And Cucumber Plants - I live on the top of the Cumberland Plateau in Cumberland County, Tennessee. That is located just a little west ...
A.As long as you leave enough space for the cukes to grow, it should not be a problem to replant your four o'clocks. Also, adding a layer of straw mulch around your plants should help insulate the ground and hold ...Read MoreQ.Deer Resistant - Are gardenias deer resistant?
A.There are no plants that are 100% deer resistant, but many are deer tolerant. One of these includes the gardenia. This shrub does not seem to be as attractive to deer as most others; therefore, it would be suitable to ...Read More