Q.Brugmansia Pruning - What is the correct time of year to trim back the brugmansia?
A.Mid to late spring is best, but brugs can take pruning just about any time. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Calla Lilies In Small Water Pond - I'm growing some Calla lilies in one of my ponds at work. The winter here is starting to get cold ...
A.They need to be stored for the winter, most likely. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htmRead MoreQ.Prolific Lima Bean Growth-Few Beans - For years we've tried to grow limas of different types. We do pole beans and get what looks like terrific ...
A.It sounds like you may have a high nitrogen problem. High nitrogen will produce big plants, but few seeds/pods. Have your soil tested and cut back on nitrogen while increasing phosphorus. The phosphorus will help bring the plants back ...Read MoreQ.Cypress Tree - I bought a small cypress tree for Christmas with the idea of planting it outdoors in the spring, but it's ...
A.Many times live trees for Christmas are sold after being stored outdoors. This means that they are already in their dormant phase and when you bring them back indoors, they get confused and start to die. As soon as ...Read More
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Q.Cutting Geranium Roots - This is the first time I started to winter bare root geraniums. My question concerns the long geranium roots. Can I cut ...
A.If you really want to, you can trim the roots, but don't do so by more than a third. They can survive a root trimming, but it may stunt growth for next year.Read MoreQ.My Eggplant Flowers Keep Falling Off - I was just wondering why my eggplant bush is flowering but only keeping six flowers on at a time and then falling ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/what-to-do-for-eggplant-blossoms-drying-out-and-falling-off.htmRead MoreQ.Plants And Water - I'm doing a project for school and need to know if a plant would drink more salt water or more tap water?
A.Not too many plants would be particularly fond of the salt water, though they would still take it up. Generally, any type of water, with exception to salt water, is beneficial to plants; however, the use of distilled water can ...Read MoreQ.Yellowing Climbing Rose Leaves - I have a lovely climbing rose, but its leaves are turning yellow and have black spots on them. This is ...
A.Hi there and don't give up on that rosebush! You may have some Black Spot fungus trying to attack the rosebushes foliage. Spraying the rosebush down with a good fungucide will help get rid of the black spot fungus and ...Read MoreQ.Holly Berry Shrub - What do I do with a holly berry bush that I just received? Will it live in my home or do I ...
A.Most potted shrubs will survive outdoors during winter, especially holly bushes; however, you can move them to a protected area, if desired, until the return of warm weather. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/potted-shrubs-growing-shrubs-in-containers.htmRead MoreQ.Lime Tree Insect Nests - I live in north central Mexico where it's mostly sunny but gets chilly from November-January. At the first cold, these ...
A.Yes, you can prune out the affected portions of the tree. Also, I would treat it with neem oil. It is effective for ridding the plant of pests, but is still safe for people, animals, and even beneficial insects, like ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia Pests - I think my gardenia has aphids. I was told that I should purchase a soap bath, specifically insecticidal soap, which ...
A.I would recommend spraying the plant with neem oil. It is very effective against aphids. In addition, it is organic, being safe for other plants as well as harmless to pets and people. You can find more information here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.How Far Apart Must I Plant Margaret Roberts Lavendula To Grow As A Hedge? - How do I grow this as a hedge? How do I grow separately along my driveway? With a bit of ...
A.For Margaret Roberts Lavendula, you can space them about 2-3 feet apart for a hedge. For a normal planting, you would space them 4-6 feet apart and for a hedge, you would want this tighter (hence 2-3 feet). In order ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My 22 Year Old Potted Grapefruit Tree Dying? - Please help me-I grew this tree from a seed 22 years ago when my son was fighting brain cancer. It ...
A.It does sound like it is a water issue and it likely related to being root bound. You simply can't provide it with enough water and it is losing leaves. Most likely, when the roots were drowning before, ...Read MoreQ.Frozen Hibiscus - We had a hard freeze in Houston a couple days ago and now they (hibiscus) look to be dying. Should ...
A.I would wait. If the stems and branches are still alive, they will regrow their leaves. You should see leaf buds develop where the old leaves were in 1-2 weeks.Read MoreQ.What Grass Does Well Growing Under Mesquite Trees? - What kind of grass can I plant under my mesquite tree?
A.These trees tend to grow where other things cannot and they also tend to grow in more arid locations. I am not certain as to your exact conditions, so I will advise based on the typical environment of the ...Read MoreQ.Brugmansia Frost Damage - We had an unexpected frost last night and my brugmansia is now all wilted from the frost. The tree is ...
A.The tree will look unsightly for awhile, but it will regrow its leaves with no extra care as long as the stems and branches are still green. You should see new leaf buds develop where the old leaves were in ...Read MoreQ.Planting Turnips And Rutabagas - I live in Hawaii and would like to grow turnips or rutabagas. I know I will have to grow them ...
A.Your best bet to grow them will be to do so in the winter when the temps are slightly cooler. Also, keep them in a partly shady place and mulch around them well to keep the ground cooler.Read MoreQ.Dropping Leaves - The leaves keep dropping. I've had it about 2 weeks. It had so much water on it when I bought ...
A.It may have root rot from being overwatered by the people you bought it from. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htmRead MoreQ.How Many Times A Week Should I Water After I Fertilize - After fertilizing my houseplant, how often do I need to water it?
A.For most houseplants, you should be watering on the plants needs rather than a schedule - regardless of when you fertilized. What your plants needs are can vary. Some plants, like cactus and succulents need the soil to be ...Read More