Q.Oregano And Thyme Seeds - So I have a wonderful little garden on my rooftop. I live in the tropics, so I have a lot ...
A.It sounds like it may not be your seeds, but rather the soil. Sometimes soil, even soil bought from the store, can have weed seeds in them. I would bake the soil at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes and ...Read MoreQ.Vegetable Gardening For Beginners - How high do the plants grow? I am a beginner.
A.It really depends on the plants that you choose to grow. Carrots and radishes stay pretty low to the ground, but tomatoes can easily get 6 feet tall. If you are new to vegetable gardening, I suggest that you take ...Read MoreQ.Killing Grass With Vinegar - My backyard has five feet of land which is full of grass. Recently I used vinegar on the grass per your tips on ...
A.The acid in the vinegar is what kills the plant more than anything. If it is a tough plant, it may take several applications. I would apply it every few days until they are dead. If there are no plants ...Read MoreQ.Ficus Plant Losing Leaves - I have a 'money tree' in a pot and it is growing new leaves, but some of the leaves have ...
A.Some leaf loss from ficus is normal, especially in the winter. If you think that yours is shedding too many leaves, it may be an issue with humidity or watering. Make sure the plant is getting enough water ...Read More
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Q.How And When To Start Seeds In The House - How and when do you start seeds in the house?
A.You want to start your seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Check with the local county extension office in your region for obtaining your last frost dates.Read MoreQ.Rosemary Plant Care - My Rosemary plant is drying up, should I give it more water (tap water) and how much? It is in ...
A.It sounds like your plant is experiencing some shock at a rapid environment change. Anytime you move a plant from indoors to outdoors and vice versa, it needs to be acclimated (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm). I would treat it the same as if ...Read MoreQ.Banyan Tree Freezing - I have a summer home in Port Aransas and we recently had a significant hard freeze for three nights. When we ...
A.This article may help you with getting them to recover: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Garlic - I bought garlic to plant in the fall (instead of my using rather small heads that were grown) but, of ...
A.Yes, as long as the ground is not frozen yet, you can go ahead and plant it.Read MoreQ.Dogwood Not Flowering - I have two dogwood trees planted on the northside of my house. Both appear healthy, with good foliage and are about five ...
A.Based on the comment that they have healthy foliage, I suspect that they have too much nitrogen in the soil. This happens if they are planted too close to a lawn that is fertilized regularly. Have the soil tested and ...Read MoreQ.Turning The Soil To Prepare For Spring Planting - I plan to plan a backyard garden in 2011. I don't have any real power tools for plowing or breaking ...
A.The best time to work soil is in the spring when it has dried out some. If you work it in the winter or early spring, you can actually compress the soil because it is too wet, and this ...Read MoreQ.Camellias - I was given a camellia bush for Christmas. It is in a pot and covered in buds. Due to the ...
A.I would definitely keep it indoors. Provide it with as much light and humidity as you can to keep it blooming. If you place it outside in cold weather, it will die and while it may be a ...Read MoreQ.Re-Planting Christmas Tree - I would like to repot my living Christmas tree. It is about 4 feet tall, and I have no idea ...
A.You would want to use a pot that is at least 2" larger than the one it is in now. This article will help you regarding soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/proper-soil-mix-for-evergreen-container-plants-and-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Trim Time For Princess Holly - When do you trim Princess Holly? My shrub is 4. 5 feet high but is too leggy and has bare spaces. ...
A.They can be pruned anytime, but should be pruned in spring if you would like a better berry display. Try not to take more than 1/3 of a branch off. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm Got Too Cold - We had some extremely cold weather in SC, down to 14 degrees at night. A few of my sago palms got ...
A.I am sorry to hear about your plants. You will need to remove the brown fronds this spring, but only those, as they will not come back. Use sharp shears to do so. This article may help you with getting ...Read MoreQ.Bio-Intensive Gardening - What are the problems encountered in bio-intensive gardening?
A.Since this type of gardening focuses a lot on soil building, it can be realtively extensive for those without the time that may be involved. However, this is a great way to improve the soil quality and produce healthy plants ...Read MoreQ.Drying Garlic - How do you dry your garlic out?
A.First, do not wash off any freshly dug bulbs. Washing after harvesting encourages rot. To dry them, lay them out on a flat, newspaper-covered surface in a cool, dark, and dry area. You may even want to use a fan ...Read MoreQ.Will Crepe Myrtle Survive Winter - I want to plant crepe myrtle tree in spring but need information on whether it will survive winter conditions in Zone ...
A.It depends on the variety. There are some new varieties that will grow in Zone 6. The ones we have seen like this, however, never really take on a tree form, but rather stay bush like as they die back ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lilies - My daughter dug up some tubers now, so they have foliage but no flowers. They are wilting quicker than I can ...
A.I would simply allow them to dry out and then replant them later. This article will tell you how to store them for the winter: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htm Additionally, here is an article on caring for the plant that you may find ...Read More
