Q.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 More
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
Q.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 MoreQ.What Should I Feed Hibiscus In Winter? - What should I feed hibiscus now, early December? It is indoors and still flowers, but needs help. It has never ...
A.I would wait until spring to fertilize. No matter what you do in the winter, your hibiscus is going to look a bit ragged. They are not an indoor plant and being indoors is just good enough to ...Read MoreQ.Trimming Rubber Tree Plant - I have a plant that is too tall. I don't want to kill it by cutting the top out of ...
A.Yes, you can top the plant without harming it. Just make sure you cut at the proper spot on the branch just above a node. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Ancient Live Oak Damaged By Names Cut Deep Into Bark - I volunteer at a tree perserve. Our oldest oak tree has been marked with knives and the outer layer of ...
A.I am sorry to hear vandals did this to your tree. You can't exactly hide the damage and the tree will repair itself, but you can make it so that the names are no longer there. Method 2 ...Read MoreQ.Is Zucchini Still Edible If It Turns Orange In Storage - My pepper squash are doing the same, they were all very dark green when I stored them but now 2 ...
A.They are safe to eat. The squash just reached their fully mature color is all. I imagine that the flavor will not be what you are use to from this squash now that they have changed color, but it ...Read MoreQ.Star Jasmine Outside In Summer - My star Jasmine is drying up. . . since I brought it inside. It is on a trellis and by ...
A.These plants love high humidity. You can try misting it daily or setting it on a tray of pebbles with water in it to raise the humidity. If the vine itself is not dead, it should recover once the humidity ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Wintering/Flowering/Feeding - Plant was outside all summer with many blooms and beautiful color. . . . now flowers have weak color. Do ...
A.The issue is probably more about how much sunlight the plant is getting. It can be very difficult in the winter to get a hibiscus enough sunlight to both grow and flower, particularly if you have brought it indoors. Winter ...Read MoreQ.My Wisteria Is Dying..Leaves Are Yellowing And Drying Up - It is summer in Australia. It does not have gall. Some roots were cut last week for paving.
A.The cut roots are likely the issue, especially if the tap root was cut or damaged. The plant is trying to reduce its size to something the roots can still support. I would recommend a heavy pruning of ...Read MoreQ.Starting New Rubber Tree Plants From Old - I have a large rubber tree plant that I keep indoors in winter and out in summer. Can I cut ...
A.Cuttings are best started in soil. Here is an article that can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Overseed Zoysia With Rye Grass To Keep It Green In The Winter.. - I live in North Georgia. Can you overseed for the winter to keep zoysia green? What is the best grass ...
A.The experts are mixed on whether or not this is a good idea. Some feel that zoysia and rye grass can't work well together, because they grow at different rates and one will eventually push out the other. ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Squash Molding - Why are my yellow squash molding? Also why are they really bumpy?
A.Many varieties of yellow squash are just naturally bumpy. This is normal. The reason for the molding varies. I am assuming that it is molding on the plant. If this is the case, it is likely that the ...Read MoreQ.Lime Tree’s Flowers And Fruits Dropped Off - I have a lime tree which was flowering at the end of the summer and showing signs of producing fruit. ...
A.There are many reasons why this might happen. This article will help you pinpoint what it might be: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-leaf-drop-why-a-lime-tree-is-losing-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.How To Winter A Three Foot Plus Hibiscus That Is Growing Outside In MS - I believe we are in zone 8.
A.If it is a hardy hibiscus, than it needs no winter protection. If it is a tropical hibiscus, it is iffy if you can winter it outside in your area, but it is worth a shot. Mulch the ...Read More
