Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Transplanting Fig Bush - We have been given an established fig bush (approximately 10 years old) and wondered how big the roots will be - ...
A.The rule of thumb is that the root ball will extend a few feet beyond the canopy of the tree itself, so if the tree is quite large, you may need a backhoe to move it. If it does ...Read MoreQ.Growing Beans In Morning Sun Or Afternoon Sun - Could you tell me if it makes a difference if my pole beans receive morning or afternoon sun? I have ...
A.Afternoon sun is considered to be the stronger sun and is certainly warmer. All things being equal, afternoon sun is better for vegetables, but there are things that could make afternoon sun not as good for the plants. For ...Read MoreQ.Lily Beetle - Can I plant new lilies in soil that has had previous issues with lily beetles? If so, what treatment is ...
A.I would treat the soil with neem oil, as this will kill any larva that may still be in the soil. This article will help you if any of them reappear after you plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/lily-leaf-beetle.htm Here is info on neem oil too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Centipedes - We have a rubber tree plant that I bought from a grocery store about two years ago. It is doing quite ...
A.These little pests like damp soil, so to get rid of it, I would recommend letting the soil dry out a bit more between waterings. As I am not sure if they are centipedes (not harmful) or millipedes (harmful), I ...Read More
