Q.Outdoor Gardenia Bush - The leaves on my outdoor gardenia are turning black.
A.It sounds like it may have sooty mold. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Removal Of Large Tree Sucker - I have an eight-year-old, semi-dwarf Apricot tree that developed a sucker from ground level. It is now as large as ...
A.I would try to remove the sucker. The tree should be able to handle it and you will see an improvement in production from the main trunk once the sucker is removed.Read MoreQ.Pansy Watering - How much water does a pansy need every day?
A.That really depends on how and where they are planted. If in the ground, 2" of water a week. If in a container, they will need to be watered once a day normally and twice a day when the temps ...Read More
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Q.Growing Cauliflower And Broccoli - Could you please tell me why my cauliflower and broccoli sprouts grow to between 5-6 feet tall? I am not ...
A.It sounds like the soil has too much nitrogen. have the soil tested, and add some phosphorous to offset the nitrogen.Read MoreQ.How To Care For A Lemon Plant? - My lemon plant is a foot tall and I had planted it one month ago. It has flowers and one fruit on it. ...
A.Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning Of Peach/Nectarine - I have one of each peach and nectarine trees. They are early fruiters--Nov/Dec. I would love some advice as to ...
A.The best time to prune is in late winter so that you can cut away wood injured by low temperatures. cut back the tall-growing limbs and 1/3 of all new growth. Cut out all dead, broken, diseased branches. Remove old ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Seeds - Where is a good place to purchase heirloom tomato seeds?
A.I like Baker Creek Seeds or Seed Savers for heirloom tomatoes.Read MoreQ.Preventing Garden Pests - How do you pretreat your garden to minimize bugs and other insects that destroy your produce?
A.We are HUGE fans on neem oil for that. It is safe for humans and animals and beneficial bugs but is very good for keeping away damaging bugs. It is as effective as a pre-treatment as it is as a ...Read MoreQ.Yucca Plants Outdoors - Our yuccas have been planted for over four years now, maturing very well and reaching heights about 2 meters. They have ...
A.Whether you cut back the mature yucca is up to you. They do not need it, but it will not hurt them. In terms of the retaining wall, there is a chance that the roots could damage the wall in ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Indoor Plant - How do I know if my plant is going 'dormant?' It got white flies and I think I got them, ...
A.It definitely sounds like it is going dormant, but never fear, the active season is coming very soon. In the next month or so, you should see leaf growth return to the plant. As long as the branches are still ...Read MoreQ.Mushrooms Not Growing! - I bought a pack of Suttons mushroom dry spawn and followed the instructions carefully. The pack is in date. After ...
A.You may have gotten some defective spore. I would contact the company that you bought them from and ask for a replacement.Read MoreQ.Fertilizer For Amaryllis - Can you tell me what type of fertilzer I should be using on my amaryllis? I live in Phoenix, AZ ...
A.Use a high phosphorus fertilizer or bone meal. The phosphorus is what plants use to make the blooms and helps with blooming. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htmRead MoreQ.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 MoreQ.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 More
