Q.Are Hibiscus Leaves Toxic? - I have an indoor hibiscus plant. Are the leaves toxic if eaten by an animal? I have a pot belly ...
A.It is hard to say for certain as applies to pigs, but hibiscus is not toxic to humans. Pigs are very close to humans from a biological standpoint (even at one time being used for heart transplants) so we suspect ...Read MoreQ.Maggots In Peaches - My peaches are full of maggots and dropping off.
A.Is there a walnut tree nearby? It sound like it may be walnut husk flies. They primarily attack walnuts, but will also attack peaches. Here is more information: http://jenny.tfrec.wsu.edu/opm/displaySpecies.php?pn=160Read MoreQ.Gardenia Buds Being Eaten - We have just planted a couple of gardenias, which are healthy apart from the fact that something is eating the ...
A.It sounds like you may have thrips. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm This article may also help if you have not read it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-flowers-gardenia-buds-falling-off-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Name Of Weed - Need to identify a weed in our lawn at Cromwell. It is like a prostrate, creeping clover-like plant with small ...
A.It is probably either Yellow Trefoil or Yellow Oxalis.Read More
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Q.Leaves Curling Up - I just planted four eucalyptus trees and the leaves have started curling up.
A.This is not normal. It may be that the plant has some air pockets around the rootball that were not filled in correctly when the plant was put in the ground. Step firmly around the base of the tree to ...Read MoreQ.Cutting Down Dead Tree - I have a dying tree near the house and need to have it cut down. Should I be concerned about ...
A.No, this should not be a problem. Just make sure to plant grass or some other vegetation there in the near future so that as the root system decays, and is not able to hold the soil together, another root ...Read MoreQ.How Long Will Indoor Grass Live? - I tried to grow wheat grass indoors and I loved the look but it died in three weeks! How long ...
A.It does sound like they may be overwatered and this is killing the plant. Make sure that the grass has plenty of drainage, maybe by drilling holes in the bottom of the troughs or by placing pebbles under the ...Read MoreQ.Composting Leaves To Fertilize Blueberries - I have an abundance of composted leaves (mixed) mostly pin oak. Is this good for my blueberries?
A.Yes, composted leaves are very good for all plants. It will help add nutrients back to the soil.Read MoreQ.Petunias - This summer all my petunias got white and green bugs on them. I bought a commercial spray to get rid ...
A.We recommend neem oil. We like it as a pesticide because it is safe for humans and pets and is very effective against damaging bugs, but does not hurt helpful bugs like bees and butterflies. You can learn more about ...Read MoreQ.Sweeter Blackberries - Even here in Arizona I have been doing well with growing blackberries. What I have are thornless and ever-bearing. The ...
A.Most berries will grow tart if there is some nutrient lacking in the soil. Have your soil tested and then amend the soil according to what the soil tests say is lacking. Normally, your local extension service will do a ...Read MoreQ.Vegetable Seedlings - I've had a vegetable garden for a couple years now and every year I improve it. I was wondering if ...
A.Most vegetables can be started indoors in spring. The only things that do not do well started in spring indoors is really anything that grows quickly, like carrots or radishes. These are best planted in the ground. Starting indoors allows you ...Read MoreQ.Trumpet Plant Over Winter - I live in WV and have a Trumpet plant. What should I do to winter it? Do I cut to the ground ...
A.You don't really need to do anything for it. Trumpet vines are very hardy and withstand even weather that is colder than yours just fine. Do not trim it back. It will continue to grow on the vines it ...Read MoreQ.Keep Gardenia Plant Alive - I have a gardenia plant I bought last summer. It was blooming well. I brought it indoors as the weather ...
A.It sounds like it is suffering from too little humidity. I would set it on a pebble tray with water to raise the humidity around the plant. You can treat the plant with the Safer. That should not hurt ...Read MoreQ.Why Isn’t My Frangipani Flowering - I have a Frangipani bush that is about 3 years old. It flowered beautifully the first year, but the past ...
A.It sounds like it may have too much nitrogen. When a plant has too much nitrogen, it will grow lush and large but will get few flowers. If you are using fertilizer on it right now, cut back. ...Read MoreQ.Bringing Back Poinsettia Plants - I left a good one on the porch overnight by mistake. . . probably 38-40 degrees outside. The leaves have ...
A.Poinsettia are very cold tender (which is kind of funny when you consider it is a "Christmas" plant). The leaves will die when they are exposed to cold and they can't be revived. It may regrow those leaves, ...Read MoreQ.Black Around Leaves/Stems Of Hibiscus - Why are the leaves and stems of my hibiscus turning black?
A.It sounds like sooty mold. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Diagnosis - I grew up with Gardenia bushes and now appreciate my mother's efforts. I planted two gardenias in very large pots ...
A.Yellow leaves on gardenias can be caused by several things. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Quack Grass - Last year my husband tilled our yard and put hybrid bermuda grass seeds. Our lawn looks wonderful but our neighbors ...
A.Unfortunately, there may be little you can do to prevent seeds from blowing your way, other than politely asking your neighbor to mow more often (which depending on your relationship, may not be feasible), you may need to focus on ...Read MoreQ.Overwintering Evergreen Bushes - I was curious how to overwinter big evergreen bushes that will stay in big pots all winter?
A.I would mulch the top of the soil and wrap the base in burlap stuffed with straw or leaves. If possible, move the pots near a large structure like a house or a garage. This will keep it from getting ...Read More