Q.Yucca Hasn’t Bloomed Last 3 Years - My Yucca plants have not bloomed three years in a row. They have put out new pups, yet do not bloom. The ...
A.Try giving them some phosphorus. This helps encourage blooming and is a common reason for plants that do not bloom when they should.Read MoreQ.What Different Types Of Ornamental Grasses Are There? - What different types of ornamental grasses are there?
A.There are really too many to conveniently list, but this site will give you a good overview of the most popular: https://urbanext.illinois.edu/grasses/types.cfmRead MoreQ.Leaves Are Yellow On Hibiscus - Why are the leaves on my Hibiscus turning yellow? I planted some and now they are turning yellow. I also ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.When Do Lime Trees Blossom? - When do lime trees blossom?
A.It depends on where you live, but in most areas they bloom in winter or early spring. They actually blossom when slightly stressed and the cold weather in winter will stress them. Drought at any time of the ...Read More
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Q.How To Care For A Rubber Tree - In the office I work in, we have a rubber tree that is outgrowing its pot. It is probably about ...
A.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Rubber Plant Tree - We had a rubber plant for two years on the front patio then decided we'd like to plant it out back ...
A.Basically, you will want to nip the ends of the branches off. This will force the plant to grow new branches along the existing branches and will result in a fuller tree. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Care Of Gardenia Bush (Yellow Leaves) - Just purchased two gardenia bushes and one has developed a couple yellow leaves. What does it need? Is that an ...
A.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.What Are The Crop Yields Per Square Foot For Vegetables - I'm looking for information concerning crop yields per square foot for baby carrots and nugget potatoes (and possibly several types of ...
A.I am afraid I do not have information on crop yields for these plants, but you may find these articles interesting in regards of tips: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-9.html https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/smallacreage/crops-guides/vegtables/onions/Read MoreQ.How Do You Cure A Gardenia Bush With What Appears To Be Fungus? - How do you cure a gardenia bush with what appears to be fungus?
A.I would recommend treating it with neem oil. It kills both fungus and harmful pests but leave the beneficial pests alone. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Establish Fig Tree – Transplanting - We bought six months ago and we have a fig tree which was planted too close to the house. As we ...
A.For a tree that size, you would need to have it professionally transplanted. There are companies that do this, but they tend to be expensive.Read MoreQ.Trouble With Butterfly Bush - The bush is 13 feet high, but for the last two summers it has not bloomed. This year it hasn't ...
A.My mother always taught me to severely prune butterfly bushes. I prune mainly in the spring as I like to leave the seeds for the birds (mainly bush tits). I do prune throughout the growing season if it gets to ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria Blooming - I have one (1) wisteria that I've had for several years but has never bloomed. The foliage does great but ...
A.There are several reasons for a wisteria not blooming, but the most common is too much nitrogen. I would recommend trying root pruning to see if that will jump start it. This article can give you some other ...Read MoreQ.Walnut Wilt - I was wondering if there was a list of vegetable plants that walnut trees will affect besides tomato plants.
A.Squashes, Melons, Beans, Carrots and Corn are known to be tolerant of black walnuts. Everything else is susceptible to the toxicity.Read MoreQ.How Do I Prune A Gardenia - I have a gardenia. It's growing good butI want to know how I have to prune it so it will get ...
A.To make a gardenia grow taller, trim only the sides of the bush. That will focus the energy on the upward growth. It should bloom this spring/summer. But if it is does not, it may be lacking something. This article ...Read MoreQ.Evergreen Bushes - When can you prune evergreen bushes?
A.Early spring is the best time to prune evergreen shrubs.Read MoreQ.Can I Plant Magnolia Or Gardenia Close To The Walnut Tree? - Can I plant Magnolia or Gardenia close to the walnut tree?
A.If it is a black walnut, than no, I would not recommend planting them near the tree. But if it is another variety of walnut, this should be fine as only black walnut is allelopathic.Read MoreQ.Yucca Propagation - My yucca plant is sending out several side shoots. How do I take one off to grow it?
A.The following article should be of some helpto you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/propagation-of-yucca-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Grass Fungus How To Get Rid - We have a grass fungus which is spreading. The main affected area is very moist, like a sponge, and has ...
A.You will need to use a fungicide on it. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htmRead MoreQ.Lavender - I want to know why my lavender plant never blooms.
A.The soil most likely lacks phosphorus. Plants need phosphorus to bloom. Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer to the soil. This article will help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmRead More