Q.Growing A Lime Tree - How long does it take for a lime tree to produce limes? Does it look like a tree or a ...
A.1. It can take anywhere from 3-6 years for a lime tree grown from a seed to mature enough to produce fruit. 2. It really depends on what variety you buy and how you prune it as to whether it takes ...Read MoreQ.Moving Caladiums - I want to relocate my caladiums and need to know what time of year would be best to this in ...
A.Spring is probably the most ideal time for transplanting caladiums; however, with proper care, it is possible to move them in early summer as well. Here is an article that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/when-to-plant-caladium-bulbs.htmRead MoreQ.Dogwood Care In Planters - I live in Manhattan, NY. and I have just planted two 7-foot dogwoods (Kousa) in large, thick concrete planters. I amended the ...
A.Typically, you should treat a plant in a pot as though it is one zone lower than the one you live in. Many dogwoods are hardy to zone 3 or 4, depending on the variety. As for watering, most ...Read More
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Q.Infected Tomato Plants - I planted two tomato plants in my vegetable garden about 2 months ago. They have been doing really well until ...
A.It does sound like a disease. It is likely a blight (there are several) as these tend to move from the bottom of the plant upwards. There is not much you can do for the plant. While the ...Read MoreQ.Maple Problem - I have a very beautiful maple in my backyard. It's been flourishing nicely for the past 6 years, but suddenly ...
A.It sounds like an infection of some kind got into the wound when the branch fell. The tree may have rot inside, which would explain the bark and leaves. Without being there, we would not be able to help you ...Read MoreQ.Green Moss On Bushes - What kind of organically formulated spray can be used to treat green moss growing on bushes?
A.This is likely lichen and is not harmful to the plant. But, if you want to get rid of it, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htmRead MoreQ.Mandevilla Blossoms Fall Off - I have a yellow mandevilla. It looks very healthy, but the blossoms start to open, and then they fall off. ...
A.It could be that it is just a little underwatered, just enough so that it can't support its flowers and so it drops them. It could also be that you have thrips. These are tiny pests that attack the base ...Read MoreQ.Evening Primrose - I had about a 4' x 3' section of green stalk-like plants come up in a section of my front ...
A.Yes, you can plant the primrose seeds now. They will do fine through the winter. Is it slugs or grubs you are having trouble with in the lawn? Grubs are normally what will cause dead spots in the yard (as well ...Read MoreQ.White Bugs On Hibiscus - This past week my hibiscus has gotten little white bugs on it and I need to know how to get ...
A.That sounds like it is either spider mites or mealy bugs. Fortunately, both are treated the same was with various kinds of pesticides. I prefer neem oil myself, as it is very effective, organic and safe for pets ...Read MoreQ.Outdoor Ivy And Pine Trees - Our home is surrounded with several large pine trees and some type of ivy as ground cover (thanks to the ...
A.You do not need to rake out the ivy. They are amazingly resilient plants and will grow through the debris just fine until it composts. In terms of not letting the ivy grow within 3 feet, that advice was sound but ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Red-Tip Bushes - When is the best time to prune a red-tip bush?
A.Spring is a great time to prune red tips.Read MoreQ.Is Yucca Plant Poisonous? - We've been propogating a Yucca cutting for several weeks. However, it seems our dog has been drinking from the water, ...
A.It is hard for us to say if the yucca plant was related to your dog's health issue. Yuccas are considered poisonous, but we could not find anything that linked it to your pet's health problem. That being said, if ...Read MoreQ.Midnight Butterfly Bushes - Planted some Midnight butterfly bushes and they have been blooming since they were put in, but I know nothing about ...
A.You can normally deadhead the shrubs without any ill effects; however, with winter weather on its way, it may be better to leave it until spring, as the dead flower growth may actually provide some winter protection. This article should ...Read MoreQ.When To Prune Crape Myrtle - What is the best time to prune crape myrtle? We live in Napa Valley, California and get some freezing ...
A.Regardless of where you live, the best time to prune is in late winter or early spring. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/best-crepe-myrtle-pruning-time-when-to-prune-crepe-myrtle.htmRead MoreQ.Rhubarb Winterizing - What, if anything, do I do to the rhubarb plant for winter? Do I cut back the existing leaves and ...
A.Rhubarb is native to Siberia. It needs absolutely no winterizing and actually performs better when it gets a healthy does of cold weather.Read MoreQ.Can I Grow An Orange Tree Inside? - I want to grow an orange tree in a pot indoors. Is this possible?
A.As long as you give it enough light, yes you can grow an orange tree inside. I keep my own orange tree indoors about half the year. The other half of the year, I place it on my ...Read MoreQ.High Potassium Fertilizer - I'm reading about the high potassium fertilizer. Can I make this at home, and if so, what does it entail?
A.This would be difficult to make at home easily.Read MoreQ.Lime Tree Not Thriving - I bought a lime tree for my brother. It was a beautiful little tree with fruit. He transplanted into the ...
A.When first planted, trees should be getting water daily for at least a week or two to help them get established. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm If he is doing that already, the root ball may have some air trapped around ...Read More
