Q.Winter Care For Rubrum - I live in Michigan and would like to know what I need to do for my Rubrum to prepare for ...
A.In your area, Rubrum is an annual. You can try digging it up and wintering it in the house. But if you leave it outside over winter, it will die.Read MoreQ.Fall/Winter Care Of My Lace Cap Hydrangeas - I am still not understanding how to prune my lace cap hydrangeas. They are 10 yrs old and I don't ...
A.Try waiting until spring to prune it. Wait until you see what survived the winter and cut off the stems that did not.Read MoreQ.Wintering Over Boston Ferns - We have several Boston ferns in hanging pots near our pool. I want to move them inside my workshop for ...
A.You can put them into dormancy at 50-55 degrees F. Find a cool, dark place and put it there. Cut back on watering to about once every 3-4 weeks. They will look like they have died but they will come ...Read MoreQ.Red Bell Pepper And Winter - Do bell pepper plants live through the winter? I live in Portland, Oregon.
A.They will not survive outside, but you may be able to overwinter them indoors. Here are directions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/overwintering-peppers.htmRead More
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Q.Transplanting Hibiscus From Pot To Ground - My mother has 2 hibiscus potted plants and we wanted to transplant them to the ground around my back porch. ...
A.It sounds like these are tropical hibiscus and they cannot tolerate temperatures under 50 degrees F. Therefore, it would not be a good idea to plant them in the ground. You should overwinter them indoors.Read MoreQ.Lemon Tree – Leaves Dropping Off - I have a lemon tree in a pot and all the leaves are dropping off. . . . . This ...
A.This is normally caused by letting the soil get too dry. Citrus trees are funny because they hold onto their leaves when they are under watered and then drop the leaves once water returns. You need to keep these plants ...Read MoreQ.Cure For ‘Leaf Spot’ - Small brown/yellow spots on edge or tip of leaves (house plant- anthurium ) becoming larger and eroding into the leaf, ...
A.It sounds like fungal leaf spot. If possible, trim away the infected leaves and make sure the leaves stay dry. Normally this issue will clear up on its own if you do this. I would keep it away from other ...Read MoreQ.How Big Hibiscus - How big does a Hibiscus bush get?
A.It depends on the variety, but most, in the correct environment, can get to 6-8 feet.Read MoreQ.Colors Of Hibiscus - Are there different colors you can choose from for a Hibiscus Bush?
A.Yes, hibiscus, both tropical and hardy, come in several colors. They tend to be warmer colors, like shades of reds, yellows and oranges as well as white.Read MoreQ.Cutting Back Perennials - Do I need to cut back my perennials?
A.Some perennials benefit from being cut back, but not all of them. Which perennials do you have?Read MoreQ.Lighting For Indoor Hibiscus - What is the best lighting for an indoor hibiscus plant? -
A.Indoor hibiscus need high light. A south-facing window is best and this can be supplemented by a fluorescent bulb placed 3 feet or less away from the plant.Read MoreQ.Pruning Sago Palms - My Sago Palms, which were planted at the corner of the driveway and the street, have now grown to 5' ...
A.It is generally not recommended that you prune sago palms for height as this will most likely kill the plant. For your situation, however, you may want to consider stripping the lower fronds so that they do not block the ...Read MoreQ.Astrantia - I received 6 bare root astrantia in early November. I live in zone 4. I have started them indoors. Since ...
A.Yes, but they will need to be put into dormancy when indoors. You can do this by placing them in a cool, dark place and cutting back on watering. Bring them out again about a month before the last frost ...Read MoreQ.Planting A Ficus Outside - I have 2 ficus that someone tossed out into the garbage.they are both approximately 5 foot tall and do not ...
A.Most ficus that are grown as houseplants are not cold hardy outside in the winter. It would be best to keep them indoors for the winter. But, in the spring and summer, you can keep them outside in containers.Read MoreQ.Sugar Baby Watermelons - could sugar baby watermelons be grown upside down? -
A.Watermelon tend to grow very long and are not suited to growing upside down. You may want to consider growing them up instead if you are looking to save space. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-a-vertical-vegetable-garden.htmRead MoreQ.WA Winter Weather And Portulaca - Hello, I bought a portulaca plant earlier this summer. Now the seasons are changing and I'm worried that the plant ...
A.The portulaca plants are warm weather plants for sure. All of mine have died back now. But if your plant had time to bloom a few times then it also had time to make seeds. Mine come back every year ...Read MoreQ.When To Plant Parade Roses - I just bought some small parade roses and wanted to know if I can plant them outside before winter comes. ...
A.It is best to wait now until the early spring to plant the mini roses outside as they need some time to get their roots established. Once they have been planted outside and gotten their roots established they should do ...Read MoreQ.Rose Tree In A Container - How do I care for my rose tree that is in a container living in New England ??
A.Caring for a rose tree in a container in New England can be challenging due to the region's variable weather conditions, particularly during the winter months. Here are some tips for caring for your rose tree in a container: Watering: Container-grown ...Read More
