Q.Can A Hydrangea Be Moved? - I have a rather large hydrangea, an old tall rose bush, and a new low and bushy rose bush. They ...
A.You run the risk of losing the plants when are large, as larger plants are more susceptible to transplant shock. I would recommend taking cuttings, regardless if you move them or not. That way if they die when moved, you ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Gardenia Bush With Woolly Aphids - I have an ongoing fight going with some woolly aphids. They're seriously damaging my gardenia bush. I have the insects ...
A.You can cut back up to a 1/3 of the plant in a season. I would suggest trying neem oil on the plant. We have found it to be very effective on aphids and it will also work to combat ...Read MoreQ.Impatiens – Do They Attract Bees? - We are having a backyard bridal shower at the end of June and are thinking of using Impatiens as a ...
A.If you are putting them out as centerpieces, I doubt they will attract many Bees. Bees normally have to send out scouts to find a source of food (flowers) who report back and tell the other bees where they ...Read MoreQ.Frost Bitten Fronds (Sago Palm) - I am located in the South where we don't normally receive snow. This year we actually received approximately 5 inches, ...
A.I would wait until spring 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 spring. Do not ...Read More
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Q.Hibiscus Buds Fall Off - My hibiscus gets plenty of buds, but they fall off before they open up. Could you help me?
A.The plant may have thrips or it could be a watering issue. Here are some articles to help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-flowers-hibiscus-blossoms-falling-off-plant.htmRead MoreQ.King Palm Stump Removal - We had to remove King Palms that were getting into drainage lines and now have the problem of stumps and ...
A.You can kill the stumps by drilling holes into the stump and pouring Round-up into the holes. Repeat every few weeks to make sure it is dead. This will at least stop it from growing further into the drain ...Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus Seeds - I had the chance to cross a yellow Christmas cactus with a lavender one, and it made seeds. I would ...
A.Near the end of this article, there are directions for growing the seeds: https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/cactus/growingcactus/index.htmlRead MoreQ.Care Of Tulips Indoors After Blooming - I have received potted tulips. After they have bloomed, how do I care for them? I would like for them ...
A.You can keep them in the pot or transplant them outdoors. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-soil-for-bulbs-and-fertilizing-bulbs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/care-of-tulip-bulbs-in-containers-in-the-winter.htmRead MoreQ.How Far Apart Should Red Tips Be Planted For Full Hedge? - I have a bed 35 ft. long by 4 ft. wide.
A.These shrubs will generally do well when spaced about 3 to 4 foot apart.Read MoreQ.Light Requirement For Veggies - I live in an apartment that gets very limited sunlight. I was just wondering how much sunlight is required to ...
A.Almost all veggies need at least 6 hours of sunlight to do well. You could try supplementing with fluorescent lights, but it will still be hard. Have you looked into getting an allotment garden? Many times in urban areas, allotment ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Passiflora Incarnata - I live in south central Texas and my passion vine has been beaten up by the unusal frigid, consecutive, below-freezing ...
A.I would wait until spring to cut back the plant. It will help protect the new growth, just in case another freeze occurs. But, it will need to be pruned in the spring. These articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Hyacinths - I bought a potted hyacinth from the grocery store last spring. I followed the instructions on how to keep it ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-hyacinths.htmRead MoreQ.Nitrogen - I did a soil test. Everything looks good except Nitrogen. It did not register at all. If I go with ...
A.For a veggie garden, compost or rotted manure will help with the nitrogen. This article will give you some more ideas on raising the nitrogen in the soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/understanding-nitrogen-requirements-for-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Pine Needles And Eucalyptus Damaging Soil - I have several large pine trees and eucalyptus trees on the hill behind my house. The leaves and needles find ...
A.Both pine needles and eucalyptus leaves in themselves will not hurt your plants, but both needles and leaves are known to raise the acid levels in the soil they decompose in. This will not cause a problem for your plants ...Read MoreQ.Salt Level In Sandy Soil - I live on the coast and have sandy soil - How do I know if there is too much salt ...
A.You will need to take a soil sample to your local extension office. They have a special test that they perform to tell the level of salt in soil and can tell you if it is too high.Read MoreQ.Tree Sap On House - I have two trees in front of my house, which faces east. The one tree is a variegated dogwood that is ...
A.Probably the one that is looking diseased. It is likely not sap but rather honeydew from insects attacking the plant. This is commonly mistaken for sap and pests will attack a diseased tree.Read MoreQ.Mulch - Are leaves useful as a vegetable garden mulch?
A.Yes and no. While leaves make an excellent mulch for helping to protect plants over the winter, vegetables generally do better with a straw mulch, especially since they typically grow throughout spring and summer, when leaves are less likely to ...Read MoreQ.Plant Food - What's the best fertilizer for photinias and Texas privet plants? Also, what is the best month for pruning?
A.An even fertilizer (8-8-8 would be fine) would be good. Fertilize once in spring and once in early fall. Prune from early spring through fall--photinia best done in early summer.Read More