Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Tomatoes Won’t Ripen - This is the second year now that I have planted Roma tomatoes and they fail to ripen. There are hundreds ...
A.Normally if tomatoes will not ripen, it is an issue with the temperatures and time. Do you start the plants outdoors or indoors and have you noticed that it has been cooler (or not)? Tomatoes need heat to ripen well ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Back Hydrangeas - I forgot to cover my hydrangeas before a soft freeze. The plants look awful. Have I killed them or can ...
A.As long as the stems are still green, it should recover. I would not trim it back yet, the leaves may regrow where the old ones died back. Give it a week or two and see if you see leaf ...Read MoreQ.Transplanting Rubber Plant - I help care for the plants at an indoor butterfly conservatory. The conservatory is basically a greenhouse with tropical plants ...
A.This article is about repotting, but the steps would be essentially the same: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm You may also consider pruning the plant and then starting new plants from the trimmings. These articles will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Using Coffee Grounds In Garden - I understand that coffee grounds are good for plants. . . . all plants? Also what is the best way ...
A.Yes, coffee grounds are good for the garden. Some people add them to their compost, others use them for vermicomposting (composting with worms) and others use them straight into the soil. All are great ways to use them. They ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Leaves Are Turning Yellow And Dropping Off - It is still flowering profusely but nearly all the leaves are gone. Is this normal? I give it plenty of ...
A.Hibiscus in the winter indoors will lose their leaves. They are fighting to go into dormancy. You can try to keep it from going dormant by providing more light and keeping it a little warmer (though it will ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Butterfly Bush - What does a pruned butterfly bush look like? Mine is about 20 feet and against a fence (now Dec. ). ...
A.Butterfly bushes will take severe pruning. Some people even cut them back to the ground yearly. The next time you prune, simply prune it to the height and shape you would like. It can handle this with no problem. This ...Read MoreQ.How Much To Water Tomatoes — In Gallons Per Hour - I'm doing drip irrigation. what size, space, and flow rate should be used for Tomatoes?
A.I would also add that you should check the manufacturer's website. They may have a drip irrigation calculator for their specific product that will help you figure out (without having to do the calculations) what setting are best for ...Read MoreQ.Winter Hibiscus Care - I read your care for hibiscus over the winter. Your suggestions mention that as long as the leaves do not ...
A.If all the leaves have fallen off and the branches are still pliable, this indicates that plant has gone into full dormancy. It will come out of it in the spring. Place it in a cool dark place ...Read More