Q.Rubber Plant Care - My plant is getting too tall for its space. Can it be topped off safely, and how?
A.Yes and this article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Goosefoot Plant - I have got some goosefoot plants. They had become trailers. Last summer I cut off the stems. Now in spring, ...
A.They may have root rot and be dying. This article will explain how to treat it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Care - We live in Hawaii and have planted gardenias. Some of them are planted in full sun and are doing very ...
A.It sounds like sooty mold. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm I like neem oil. It gets rid of both the fungus and the pests that cause the fungus. Here is more info on neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Gardenia Leaves Turned Black - I have two gardenia bushes planted outside that produce a lot of blooms. Suddenly the leaves have turned black with ...
A.It sounds like you have sooty mold. It is normally a sign of a pest infestations. I recommend treating the mold and pests with neem oil. Here is some information that can help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead More
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Q.Using Empty Chicken Yard For Garden - Can I use a recently emptied chicken yard for my organic garden site?
A.Ideally, you would want it to sit unused for a year. If it was more recently emptied and you HAVE to use the space, I would recommend making sure to work in lots of organic material and water it several ...Read MoreQ.Red-Tip Photinia Infection/Disease - I have a completely dead or diseased Red-tip Photinia and would like to know what salvation options I have, if ...
A.Sounds like a fungal disease. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm Burn - We have two Sago Palms in our front yard that are a few years old. This winter has been unusally ...
A.I would wait until spring is fully here to cut back the plant. It will help protect the new growth, just in case another freeze occurs. But you will need to remove only the yellow and brown fronds in the ...Read MoreQ.Tomatoes And Cucumbers - Where my garden is there are a lot of walnut trees and I was told that they affect the growth ...
A.If they are black walnuts, then yes, this is true. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/black-walnut/black-walnut-compatible-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Roma Tomatoes - I wanted to know the best way to keep these tomatoes off the ground. Have staked them and also used ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/best-way-stake-tomatoes.htmRead MoreQ.Leaves And Mulch - I am about to put down some new bark mulch. I left the leaves from trees in the yard on ...
A.You can place the mulch right over the leaves. It is good for the soil if you do that.Read MoreQ.Growing Bell Peppers - How tall do the bell pepper plants get, and should they be kept pruned?
A.They normally don't get much higher than 4 feet tall. Some people do prune them, but they do not need to be pruned. Here is some information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pruning-bell-peppers.htmRead MoreQ.I Have A Sago That Has Grown Way Too Big For The Area - I have an overgrown sago that I'm not really keen on digging up and transplanting it. Can I cut it ...
A.Yes, it would kill it. If it is overgrown, it may be best to remove it and start over with a smaller specimen.Read MoreQ.Tilling - I live in Kansas City, MO and was wondering if I should till my 3-year-old vegetable garden or not. I ...
A.It will not hurt to till your garden each year. In fact, it would do the garden some good. For weeds, you may want to practice better maintenance habits or consider using a weed barrier, such as mulch. This article ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Plant Crocus Outside After Being Indoors - I recieved the plant in February and all of the blossoms are gone now. What do I do next so ...
A.This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htmRead MoreQ.Starting Espaliers - I recently bought two-year-old apple trees and want to train them as an espalier. The lowest branches are too high ...
A.It would most likely kill them to be cut back that severely. Plus, if it did survive and regrow, the growth it would have would not be suitable for espalier.Read MoreQ.Shrubs - I have 59 acres and need some shrubs approximately 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide (no more, no less) ...
A.The following articles should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/landscaping-shrubs-for-nearly-any-purpose.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Desert Lawn - About a year ago my wife and myself had our front and backyard converted to a desert. We had little ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-grass-naturally-kill-unwanted-grass-in-your-yard.htmRead MoreQ.How To Plant Sweet Corn In A Narrow Garden - I only have a 4&1/2 foot wide garden so for good pollenation should I plant 2 or 3 rows of ...
A.With a garden shaped like that, I would recommend that you take a look at square foot gardening, especially for corn. You plant in squares, instead of rows and it is easier for smaller gardens.This article has more on ...Read More
