Q.Right Soil… - I want to grow cilantro at home. I have patios that seem to be great for that. I was in ...
A.There is no real easy answer to that, and you are right that there are many soil choices. At a basic level you want a potting soil. This will have lots of organic material in it and will not compact ...Read MoreQ.Outside Yucca Care - Outside Yucca got badly damaged in the heavy snow, leaves are brown and flopping around the stem.
A.I am sorry to hear that your plant was damaged. This article will hopefully help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-cold-weather.htmRead MoreQ.Elephant Plants - When should I plant elephant ear bulbs this year? My address is mid state S. C.
A.It appears you are on the edge of the zone where elephant ears can survive outside year round. Once your last frost date has passed, you can plant them out with no problem.Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree - I have a lemon tree; last year I had 23 lemons of good size. This year I had about 28, but they were ...
A.Sometimes too many lemons on one plant can cause them to grow smaller, so be sure to pick them regularly. This article should help with growing lemon trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htmRead More
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Q.Growing Zoysia Grass In Central Texas - We recently moved to an area of central Texas and the property is very sandy (called sugar sand around here). ...
A.Zoysia should work where you are. You may also want to look at Bahia grass as well. Here is more information on it: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh006Read MoreQ.Zoysia Grass - My lawn is already Zoysia grass but has several "thin" spots. It's not bad enough to re-sod, but is there ...
A.You can reseed, but if zoysia is getting thin, than either it is overshaded or it may have a fungus. I would check the grass in those areas for signs of a fungus and treat the fungus if you find ...Read MoreQ.Over Watered Hibiscus? - I think I may have given my hibiscus too much water. It is in a container and really looks sick. ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/signs-of-plants-affected-by-too-much-water.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.What Is This Plant? - We have been told it is a queens tears, but haven;t been able to confirm it by looking at pics, ...
A.You can send us a picture by attaching it to this email and sending it back. Read MoreQ.Growing Trees In Containers - Is it possible to grow Pagoda Dogwood in a container?
A.You can grow any tree in a container, but it becomes a question of if you can provide the room and the water it needs when growing in a container. Pagoda Dogwoods do tend to stay smaller and they ...Read MoreQ.Is Zoysia Grass More Resistant To Lawn Pests Such As Grubs? - I have Saint Augustine grass and grub control is something that I discovered late in the game and so now ...
A.It is not really any more resistant to grubs than St. Augustine grass. Unfortunately, you will need to address the grubs in order to improve the grass. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htmRead MoreQ.Hydrangea Zone - How often does hydrangea need to be watered, and what planting zone does it thrive in?
A.They need about 2 inches of water a week, either from rainfall or the hose. As far as where they thrive, that depends on what variety you plan on growing. If you tell us the variety, we can tell ...Read MoreQ.When Pumpkins Are Ready To Be Picked - I am getting married in September and I want to have real pumpkins as our centerpieces, but I don't know if the ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/how-to-tell-when-pumpkins-are-ripe.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palms After Freezing - I live in LA and my sagos went through a freeze. Is there any help for them? Should I prune ...
A.Wait until spring to cut back the plant to help protect the new growth in case another freeze occurs. Remove only the yellow and brown fronds in the spring as they will not come back. Do not remove green fronds. ...Read MoreQ.Azaleas - I have azalea plants in which the leaves have become brown and black and sort of bubbled up and curled. ...
A.It sounds like the tree has sooty mold, which is actually an indicator of a pest infestation. Many times the pests that cause sooty mold are too small to see, but they can be damaging. I would recommend treating the ...Read MoreQ.Leaves Falling Off My Orange Tree - The leaves are falling off my orange tree, which is about 4 feet high and eight years old. What can I do to ...
A.Typically this problem occurs due to inconsistent watering. It can cause confusion because a citrus tree will hold onto its leaves while not getting water and will shed them after water returns. Continue to make sure the tree is getting ...Read MoreQ.Passion Flowers - I'm thinking of buying a passion flower plant. I can only do container plants because of where I live. My ...
A.Yes, you can. Here is more information about growing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/the-passion-flower-a-perfect-tropical-vine-for-growing-indoors.htmRead MoreQ.Black Residue Under Some Leaves - My 86-year-old mother has a 30-plus-year-old dwarf tangerine tree in San Lorenzo, CA that started getting a black residue under ...
A.It sounds like the tree has sooty mold, which is actually an indicator of a pest infestation. Many times the pests that cause sooty mold are too small to see, but they can be damaging. I would recommend treating the ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Lime Tree - I have a lime tree in a pot, which I received a year ago. It is about a foot tall ...
A.Yes, I would thin out the fruit. To tell you the truth, for such a small tree, I think that you should not let it fruit at all. Fruiting saps the energy that would be used to grow bigger, so ...Read MoreQ.Last Frost Date - I am trying to determine the last frost date so I can start planting seeds indoors. I'm sure I could ...
A.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/how-to-determine-last-frost-date.htmRead MoreQ.Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) Disease - The leaves of my spider plant are turning a solid light, sweet corn yellow. In some cases, the tips and ...
A.Your neighbor may have overwatered while you were away and the plants may have root rot. Check for that and this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm They may also be suffering from a cold draft. Is it possible that a window ...Read More
