Q.Butterbeans Blooms But No Beans??? - I am in southwest GA. My butterbeans are healthy looking, have bloomed their hearts out, and are still full of ...
A.This can happen if pollination is disrupted, which happens if the pollinators are kept from the plants. Bad weather, insecticide, and heat are what can keep bees and other insects from pollinating your garden. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htmRead MoreQ.Possible Grubworms - I have a few brown spots in my yard, but they also look like someone had spilled some gas or ...
A.It sounds more like you may have a fungus. This article may help you figure out which one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htmRead MoreQ.Wintering A Lime Tree - I live in Boaz, Alabama and bring my lime tree indoors every year when the weather gets cold, placing it in ...
A.It is probably lacking the humidity it needs. Either mist it daily or set it on a tray of pebbles to increase humidity. Also, make sure that you never let the soil go dry. This will also cause leaf drop.Read MoreQ.Planting ‘Grocery Store’ Ginger Root - This article gave good information on planting the ginger root, then went into the harvesting of roots when mature. Will the ...
A.Ginger grown for flowers and ginger grown for their roots are two different varieties. The kind that produce fragrant blooms have a less flavorful root and the kind that is grown for its root has rather poor flowers. The grocery ...Read More
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Q.Fuchsias - Our established three-year-old, hardy Fuchsias have somewhat this year been disappointing. Some have not developed late foliage growth and when ...
A.Do you prune them? These plants bloom best when pruned yearly. You can prune them back by a third to a half in late winter or early spring.Read MoreQ.Rosemary Planting - When planting rosemary over or near a septic drainfield, will the root system invade the tiles that are 3 feet deep? Does ...
A.Three feet deep should be deep enough to avoid damage from the rosemary. They don't have root systems that tend to be invasive as long as they get plenty of water.Read MoreQ.Fig Growing - I have one fig tree, that when planted a few years ago, had one fig on it. Since then, although ...
A.There can be a number of factors that inhibit fig fruiting. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.Rust Color On Camellia Leaves - The plants seem to be healthy but have a rust color on the leaves. I use Seasol once every 8 weeks and have ...
A.It sounds like the plant has rust fungus. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htmRead MoreQ.Purple Berries On Mondo Grass - Are the purple berries on mondo grass poisonous, and if they are, what are the effects?
A.They are not poisonous, but probably do not taste very good.Read MoreQ.Grass Growth Under Apple Tree - Not for lack of trying, grass growth under our apple tree dies off every year no matter how much top ...
A.Grass is very difficult to grow under any tree, but there are a few things you can do. First, have the tree's branches thinned out. This will improve the light that makes it to below the tree; and for an ...Read MoreQ.Flower Bed Width - Is 18 inches wide enough to plant roses?
A.That would be a tight space for roses. You may be able to get away with it if you use a climbing rose on a trellis.Read MoreQ.White Powdery Mildew - What are the ratios for the peroxide homemade solution used for treating white powdery mildew?
A.Straight 3% peroxide can be diluted 1 to 1 with water (1 part peroxide to 1 part water). In addition, a weekly spray of milk at a concentration of 1 part milk to 9 parts water may significantly reduce the ...Read MoreQ.Why Does My Lawn Get So Much Thatch When We Pick Up Our Clippings Too. - I have read how great it is to leave grass clipping on the ground for soil nutrients. We pick up ...
A.Thatch is actually not caused by lawn clippings. This is a common misbelief. It occurs when dead material builds up from the bottom of the lawn, rather than the top. Common causes of thatch are overwatering ...Read MoreQ.Dwarf Lime Tree - I have had a dwarf lime tree for about a year. I have it in the small green house. It ...
A.I would give it some more time. Lime trees need to be 3-5 years old before they will bloom. Older if they are started from seed. If the plant looks otherwise healthy, give it another year or two to mature ...Read MoreQ.Trimming A Rubber Tree Plant - My rubber tree is getting too tall to fit in my small greenhouse. Can I cut the tops off, and ...
A.You can cut off the tops and the plant will put out side shoots to compensate for the pruning. The branch you cut will not grow any longer, but other branches will develop to take its place for height of ...Read MoreQ.Vegetables That Tolerate Black Walnut - My neighbor's black walnut tree has made my vegetable gardening difficult. Are there any vegetables which can tolerate their toxin?
A.Hello and thanks for this question. When I lived out on the farm we had several Black Walnut trees that presented me with such a challenge. I found that I could grow corn, squash, melons and carrots okay. Also lima ...Read MoreQ.Black Leaves On Crape Myrtle - We have several crape myrtles on our church grounds. Also, the church is in Orange Beach, AL and is about ...
A.This is sooty mold, a common problem with crepe myrtle trees. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.How Location Affects Plant Growth - Why and how does the location affect plant growth?
A.This is a wide ranging question. Many plants love the sun and will only do well with good full exposure. Some will do okay but never reach their full potential in partial sun and will be stagnant or die in ...Read MoreQ.Spraying Hibiscus For Bugs - We live in Cocoa Beach, FL and our hibiscus is looking bad with bugs, etc. What is the best thing ...
A.I would recommend neem oil. You can learn more about it here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Azalea With Yellow Leaves - My azalea has been extremely healthy all summer but now has lots of leaves turning yellow and falling off. HELP!!
A.Did you fertilize it recently? The are easily burned by fertilizer and this is known to cause sudden leaf drop in the plants.Read More
