Q.White Bird Of Paradise - Our white bloom Bird of Paradise was hit very hard this winter. How far do we prune it? It is outside in ...
A.Just cut of the parts that are brown. They are dead and will not come back. Leave what is green and the plant will recover.Read MoreQ.Caring For Hibiscus - My hibiscus has leaves that are kind of wrinkled looking and the last couple of years it has not bloomed. ...
A.It sounds like it may need some fertilizer. When you moved it outside, it was indeed getting burnt. This article will explain how to keep that from happening: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Bush - My bushes got damaged during an ice storm and some of the branches and leaves are brown and dead looking. ...
A.Once spring is in full swing, you can prune away any of the brown and dead parts of the plant.Read More
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Q.Strawberries Not Blossoming - I have successfully grown strawberries for years, but not in recent years. About six years ago when production had slowed down ...
A.The plants depleted the phosphorus in the soil. This helps with flowering and fruiting. Bone meal is a good organic ammendment to fix this. You can also use a high phosphorus fertilizer (typically sold as a "bloom booster" fertilizer).Read MoreQ.How To Farm Scallions - I would like to know how to grow scallions.
A.This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-scallions.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palms Frost Damaged - The very cold winter along the Gulf Coast this year caused my Sago palms to brown from the top down ...
A.You will need to remove the yellow and brown fronds this spring but only those as they will not come back. Just use sharp shears to do so. Do not remove green parts of fronds. These articles will help you ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus - What are the the little black dots on my hibiscus blooms?
A.They are likely bugs. Many of the smaller bugs attach to the plant and move very little. Treat the plant with neem oil and that should take care of them.Read MoreQ.Hyssop - What growing zone can hyssop be grown in? I live in Wisconsin.
A.Hyssop is hardy to Zone 3, so you should be ok to grow it there.Read MoreQ.Top Dressing - Would dead, black Rosemary leaves be suitable as a soil improver on a flower border?
A.You can use them, but it will take a few months before they break down enough to improve the soil. You may want to just put them into a compost bin and wait for them to breakdown there before adding ...Read MoreQ.Jiffy Pellet System - My seedlings are coming along nicely in the Jiffy Pellet Tray System and under florescent light bulbs. The cucumbers are the ...
A.If your 10 day forecast does not show cold weather, you can transplant now. If it does, as long as you keep them well watered, they can stay inside for another week.Read MoreQ.Winter-Damaged Gardenia Care - The leaves on my two-foot gardenia plants were green and glossy until the last unexpected snow. Now the majority are brown ...
A.If the stems are green, I would not prune them. They can regrow their leaves. Only prune the brown stems off.Read MoreQ.Strawberries, Tomatoes, Lettuce - I'm starting a new garden from scratch. I've composted, put fertilizer (10-10-10) in topsoil, as well as Miracle Grow garden mix. ...
A.The strawberries are ok to plant out now. Lettuce should be ok in a week or two, as long as you are not expecting cold. I would wait until the end of April or even a week into May for ...Read MoreQ.Lilac And Willow - I live in Kamllops, BC. Are lilacs like willows? Can they be planted near a running stream? I have also heard I ...
A.For erosion control, many people like ground covers. It is able to hold onto more soil. Ivy, creeping periwinkle, pachysandra and even creeping phlox are great for hillsides. Most lilacs do not like soggy soil, so I would not recommend them ...Read MoreQ.Is There Romano/Italian Bean That Grows On Pole - We like Romano beans better than regular beans. Is there an Italian/Romano bean that you can grow on a pole?
A.Yes, there is. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend places to purchase. I would check your local nurseries or online.Read MoreQ.Using Juicy Fruit To Get Rid Of Moles - Can strips of Juicy Fruit gum kill moles?
A.There is no evidence to support that this works. I have never seen it kill moles, but the smell of it (being a very human smell) may drive them off. Again, nothing to support this though.Read MoreQ.Types Of Plants For Shrubs Around House - What types of plants look best to create a hedge around the house?
A.If you are looking for simply a decorative shrub, boxwoods are a popular choice. If you are looking for privacy, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creative-screening-with-plants-good-borders-make-good-neighbors.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm Winter Damage - My large outdoor sago plant (10 years old) leaves turned brown due to winter and freezing cold weather. Do I ...
A.You will need to remove the yellow and brown fronds this spring but only those as they will not come back. Just use sharp shears to do so. Do not remove green parts of fronds. These articles will help you ...Read MoreQ.Citrus Fertilizer - I have oranges (Valencia, Washington Navel, Blood) and lemons (Myers). The leaves on all the trees, especially the oranges, are ...
A.I would have your soil tested. Yellowing of the leaves is typically either an iron or nitrogen deficiency. Since you fertilize with a regular fertilizer, I will guess that it is iron, which is not always included in regular fertilizer. ...Read More