Q.Does Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum Need Cross Pollination - Does Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum need cross pollination?
A.It should not unless you plan on getting seeds. Even then, they will produce seeds without cross pollination, but will produce more seeds with cross pollination. Your average owner is not aiming for that. Here is a ...Read MoreQ.Invasive Roots - Do Clerodendrum quadriloculare and gardenias have invasive roots? I want to plant them for a privacy fence outside my fenced pool.
A.If a plant's water needs are met, they will not become root invasive. Plants that have high water needs have a higher chance of becoming root invasive because it is harder to meet their water needs. But even plants that ...Read MoreQ.When To Uncover Fig Tree In Spring - I'd like to know when to uncover a fig tree in spring in central New Jersey. I've also heard it ...
A.You can unwrap it once temps generally are above 40 degrees F. If you get a few frosts after that, it will not harm the plant. Some figs can survive in your zone. It depends on the variety. I would still ...Read MoreQ.Indoor House Plant Problem - I have white dandruff-like specs on one of my plants. I know this a common disease, but maybe you can ...
A.It sounds like an issue with powdery mildew. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmRead More
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Q.Freeze Damaged Yucca Plant - My yucca plants froze this winter and they are spongy. Can they be saved?
A.If the stems are still alive, they will regrow their leaves and there is also a chance the roots are alive and they will regrow from the roots. I would give them a month, and if you do not see ...Read MoreQ.Evergreen (Perennial) Shrubs For Mostly Shade Areas - I would like this evergreen shrub to be flowering, if possible. We are in Hendersonville, in western North Carolina.
A.This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm Mountain Laurel is a popular flowering shade shrub in your area.Read MoreQ.Dead Dogwood Tree - We have a patio in back with a square brick garden in the middle (5x5). There is a dogwood in ...
A.If you enjoy the flowers from the azaleas, you can wait until they are finished blooming. In my own yard, when a dogwood tree died, I simply planted a climbing vine at the base and it now serves as a ...Read MoreQ.Can Boston Ferns Be Left Outside If The Temp Is 40-45 - Can Boston ferns be left outside if the temp is 40-45?
A.They should be able to withstand those temps, but you may see some cold damage to their outside fronds.Read MoreQ.Hardiness Zone - I'm interested in planting some blackberry bushes, but I'm not sure if I can grow them in the zone I ...
A.That is on the upper end of what they can take, but they should be able to live fine where you are. Make sure that the specific variety you select is also suitable for your zone.Read MoreQ.Gardenia Diseases Or Insects - I have had prolific blooming bushes for about eight years; however, last spring they did not have one single flower! Now, ...
A.Give the plant some balanced fertilizer or compost and I would recommend treating it with neem oil for the pests. I like neem oil because it effectively kills most pests that damage plants while not affecting people, animals and beneficial ...Read MoreQ.Holly Bushes Turning Yellow - We have several large holly bushes surrounding our patio. We feed birds in this area (4 feeders of different kinds). ...
A.It is possible that the nitrogen from the bird droppings is causing this. I would recommend having the soil tested at your local extension service. They will be able to confirm the nitrogen levels. This article will help too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/understanding-nitrogen-requirements-for-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Why Do My Broccoli Plants Look Like Strings - I planted broccoli seeds three weeks ago and they look like thread. What did I do wrong? Will they get ...
A.They do not have enough light. Add more light by either putting them in a brighter window or using a fluorescent light to supplement the light the seedlings have.Read MoreQ.Transplanting Hollies - I have six hollies that I had to transplant last spring due to them getting so big in the area I ...
A.I would try pruning them back some. When moving plants, you prune the roots. The plant can't support the plant above the ground. I suspect that the roots are just not able to support the large plants above, so the ...Read MoreQ.Planting Dwarf Fruit Trees - Is it ok to plant into a container now, then later transplant into the garden, say later this spring, fall, ...
A.Yes, this is fine. The following article should be of some help to you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htmRead MoreQ.No Drain Hole - What do I put in the bottom of my pot when there are no drain holes? I don't want to drill ...
A.A layer for the water to drain to is advisable. Some people use rocks and others use styrofoam peanuts. Both will work.Read MoreQ.Sago Palm Damage From Below Freezing Weather - The sago palms planted around our yard have yellow and brown fronds after several nights of below freezing weather here in ...
A.If the stems are alive, they have a chance of recovering. Do not prune them until spring comes. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Planting Rose Bushes - When is the best time to plant rose bushes?
A.For the rose bushes that come in pots and are growing and blooming, usually the end of May is okay, but check your location for the last hard frost date in your area. If a hard frost coming once it's ...Read MoreQ.Sago Palm-After Freezing Weather - I have two (2) large sago palms I bought last year. We experienced lots of hard freezes this past winter. ...
A.This cold has damaged many plants this year. 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 ...Read More
