Q.This Is My Second Year Farming A Vegetable Garden - I was trying to get a list of veggies and possible fruits to grow this spring. My family is not ...
A.It’s usually better to grow vegetables that you and your family already enjoy in addition to those that are easier to grow. Beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are all good choices for beginners. Here's an article ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Damage - I live in northeastern Ohio and I keep my plants in my attached garage. One day we went away, and ...
A.As long as the branches are still alive (they will bend instead of breaking), the tree will regrow its leaves.Read MoreQ.Green Leaves - The leaves of my poinsettia are turning green. How can I keep them red?
A.There is no way to keep them red. They turn red on a cycle, like tree leaves turn colors in the fall. This article will explain how to make them turn red next year: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poinsettia/how-to-make-poinsettia-turn-red-make-a-poinsettia-rebloom.htmRead MoreQ.Wisteria Never Grew Or Bloomed - I paid a landscaper to do my backyard. I requested Wisteria to cover the pergola he put up and two ...
A.Wisteria are amazingly resistant plants, so I have no doubt they will bounce back. It takes them a year or two to get established before they really take off and bloom. If you foresee the weed whacker continuing to be ...Read More
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Q.What Is The Best Variety Of Cabbage To Plant In Zone 8? - I live in a warm climate. Is there any variety of cabbage that will do well here?
A.This article has several great suggestions for both varieties to grow and tips for help to grow cabbage in areas with warm weather: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/growing-cabbage.htm Read MoreQ.Covering Plants - It's been raining here all day and expecting frost tonight. Can we still cover the new plants with sheets even ...
A.You can still cover them. Give the plants a good shake to get as much water as possible off before covering. If it is also still raining, add a plastic sheet over the cloth sheets.Read MoreQ.Rubber Tree Leaf Drop - My very healthy-looking rubber tree is dropping leaves - some are yellow, some are still green. What do you suggest? ...
A.Repotting can't hurt and could be the cause of the leaf drop. This time of year, I would also look for drafts or humidity. That may also be the problem. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-tree-plant-leaves-falling-off.htmRead MoreQ.Rosemary Tree - Do Rosemary trees' leaves fall off in the winter time?
A.No, it is an evergreen plant. If the leaves fall off, it is dying.Read MoreQ.Twisted Fronds On Indoor Sago Palm - My small indoor Sago Palm's fronds have recently started to twist. Why?
A.This can be an indication that the sago is not getting enough light. Move it to a brighter location and that should help. Less likely, but possible, is that it is flowering. This does not happen often and only ...Read MoreQ.Fig Ivy On Wire Mesh Fence - Will fig ivy do well on a 1-inch by 2-inch wire mesh fence in southern Texas? What is the estimated growing ...
A.These are actually fairly quick growers, so it should take too long to cover the area once established. In fact, you'll probably find yourself having to prune at least a couple times each year to keep it under control. Here's ...Read MoreQ.Yucca Cold Damage - We have a large outdoor yucca with lethal points on it for around five years now. This winter it completely bent ...
A.There is a chance that the trunk was damaged and this is why it is not able to support itself. It may or may not make it. Only time will tell. Put a splint on the trunk and leave that ...Read MoreQ.Upside Down Vs. Soil - I am venturing forth into an actual garden this year- just did two tomatoes in pots and potted herbs last ...
A.Broccoli will not do well upside down, but that being said, one of the nice things about using the upside down method is that you can make use of both ends of the bucket. The broccoli can certainly be planted ...Read MoreQ.Astrantia Cold Stratification - I have some Astrantia seeds that needed cold stratification in the fall. Well, it's January, what can I do so ...
A.Since they require a cold period in order to germinate, fall is really the most ideal time to plant the seeds. However, once they are cold treated, you can also plant them indoors in well-draining potting soil, keeping the soil ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea Never Flowers - I have had a hydrangea for about five years. It came from a cutting my friend gave me. The mother ...
A.If a cutting from the plant produced blooms in another location, then the location is the issue. Judging from your comment that the leaves look beautiful, there is probably too much nitrogen in the soil where it is located. This ...Read MoreQ.Houseplants - What causes the leaves of houseplants to turn black, wilt and falloff?
A.There are a few things that can cause this. The first maybe that the plant is underwatered. The second could be a fungus on the leaves. The third could be root rot, which is commonly caused by ...Read MoreQ.Will Monkey Grass Grow In New York State - When visiting in NJ I fell in love with monkey grass as a low border and would love to grow ...
A.Monkey grass is hardy to zone 6. If you live in a zone lower than 6, it will not survive in normal parts of your yard. That being said, if you are in zone 5, you may have ...Read MoreQ.Freeze Protection - How does putting a sheet over a plant protect it from freezing? I know a sheet over me would not ...
A.It helps to keep the stored heat from the plant and ground localized to the plant and helps keep the truly cold temps at bay for a short period of time. It works similar to the insulation on your house.Read MoreQ.Lucky Bamboo - im growing lucky bamboo in a large mason jar with water. I've had it for about 3-4 yrs. and it ...
A.What kind of water are you using for the plant and/or how often do you fertilize? This yellowing can be an indication of too much salt, which comes from either watering with tap water or from fertilizing. Switch to distilled ...Read MoreQ.When Is The Best Time To Plant Pumpkin Seeds In Middle Georgia - I want to plant pumpkins. When is the best time to do this in middle Georgia?
A.When the soil temp in your area reaches 60F, you can plant pumpkins. If you are not able to take the soil temps, another general rule of thumb is when the night time temperatures are routinely 64F or higher.Read MoreQ.Cutting Back Asparagus - Have not yet cut back my asparagus (first planted in 2009) and now we have heavy snow. What should I ...
A.Since it is under heavy snow, wait until very early spring to cut it back or when the snow has melted away. The foilage will be dead at that time and ready for being pruned.Read More
