Q.I Am Moving And Would Like To Take My Smoke Tree, Can It Be Transplanted? - I live in Athens County in Ohio. It has been in the ground here for about two years.
A.The larger a tree is, the more likely it is to experience transplant shock. At this point, it would have a rather difficult time to move to a new location.Read MoreQ.Hibiscus With Yellow Leaves - I live in Cyprus and have a hedge of Hibiscus bushes. They all seem to be getting yellow leaves. We ...
A.It probably has a bit of a nitrogen deficiency. This happens sometimes after heavy rains. Give it some nitrogen heavy fertilizer to help it.Read MoreQ.Will The Wood Rot? - My friend and I want to build a box garden but are afraid that the wood will rot. Right? I ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm Keep in mind that you can make your planting boxes as big or small as your space or needs allow. In addition, when using wood, hardwoods tend to work ...Read More
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Q.Ming Aralia Help - I just bought Ming aralias at Home Depot. I'm new to gardening, so please help me! 1. The window in my ...
A.I would steer clear of drafty locations, but the use of a plant light should be ok in addition to placement in a sunny window. These plants should also be kept moist. Should be ok to divide plants. This article ...Read MoreQ.Red Photinia - My red photinia died years ago from fungus. For about five years, it has been a waist-high wasteland of dead limbs, ...
A.You do not need to remove the roots as long as you are planning on not placing another shrub there. I think the idea of flowers there would be good.Read MoreQ.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 MoreQ.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 More