Q.Pole Beans And Pinching Off The Tops - I am growing Kentucky pole beans from seeds in my house. They are now small plants. They are spindly, a very ...
A.They are not getting enough light and this is why they are leggy. Move a light source closer to them. I would wait to pinch them until they have a half dozen sets of true leaves, if you still want ...Read MoreQ.Why Are The Leaves On My Cyclamen Turning Red Underneath? - Why are the leaves on my cyclamen turning red underneath? Why does it sprout new flowers but then die and ...
A.I believe it may be having nutrient issues. While I am not 100% sure on cyclamen, I know on other plants a phosphorous deficiency will cause a reddish-purple cast to the leaves and will cause flowering to fail. ...Read MoreQ.My Plant Is Leaning - My plant just started to lean. I don't know why. Can you tell me what's going on?
A.I am going to assume that this is an indoor houseplant. If it is, it is leaning towards its light source. If you give it a quarter turn once a week, this will stop its leaning.Read MoreQ.When To Plant Onions In Dallas - When is a good time to plant onion transplants in Dallas?
A.Around the beginning of April, or whenever the temperatures in your area stay a consistent 50 degrees F. or higher during the day.Read More
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Q.Yucca Plant - Just want you to know the yucca has all dead leaves on it. Can I just take them off not causing ...
A.yes it's fine, you can remove them it won't cause any problems. they should be removed anyway, just cut them off as close to the trunk as possible 🙂Read MoreQ.Planting Impatiens - I live in Vacaville, CA. When can I safely plant impatiens? Also, is there an organic pesticide for fruit trees? ...
A.Your last frost date was this past week, so it should be safe. That being said, the weather has been crazy this year, so check your 10 day forecast to make sure that the weather is not predicted to turn. We ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Plants Withering Away - I have 2 Dracaena Anita's that will not survive in my house! They continue wither and fall off! How can ...
A.These plants are normally killed by too much care. I suspect that they have root rot from overwatering. This article will help you check for that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm Allow the soil to become a little dry between watering to help ...Read MoreQ.Major Pruning Of Large Bird Of Pardise Plant - I have an over grown Bird of Pardise plant in front of my house that is about 15 feet tall. ...
A.You should not cut off more than 1/3 in any one year. Any more than this will put the plant at risk.Read MoreQ.What Are Small Black Spots On New Hibiscus Buds - I have noticed small black marks on the new buds of my hibiscus plants. Are these ants? Do I spray ...
A.It sounds like it may be scale. We recommend spraying neem oil to treat them. Here is information on scale and neem oil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Upside Down Vegetable Planter - I was recently given an upside down vegetable planter, but no instructions came with it. It is soft plastic, about ...
A.The foliage will protrude through the hole.Read MoreQ.I Have Two Indoor Yucca Plants, Do I Water Them From The Bottom Or The Top - The leaves are going brown around the edges. Why is this? They are quite big now and I would hate ...
A.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm If they are very large, I would suspect that they may be root bound, which would cause brown edges on the leaves. This article will help you determine if this is the case: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/root-bound-symptoms.htmRead MoreQ.Ailing Lemon Tree - My well established lemon tree has leaf curl and the fruits have spotted skins.
A.It sounds like the tree has a pest, maybe scale or aphids. It is hard to say as there are several pests that cause this kind of damage. We recommend treating these kinds pest with neem oil. It is safe ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Fig Tree That’s Running Sap - Usually when I prune our fig (Black Mission fig in San Jose, CA, about 40 years old), the sap is ...
A.If you see sap, then you should stop pruning. While it should be in dormancy, a warm spell can start to bring it out. This year has been funny with the weather, so the tree may be a bit confused ...Read MoreQ.My Azaleas Have Golden Brownish Leaves, Is This Normal At This Time Of Year - Are brownish green leaves normal on azaleas this time of year, and if not, what needs to be done to ...
A.If you have had a rather cold winter, than this will do this to azaleas. They will be fine and will regrow new leaves in the spring.Read MoreQ.Ficus Tree - I have a ficus tree planted about three feet from my house. The tree is about four years old. I'm ...
A.Tree roots are actually pretty lazy. As long as the tree has the water it needs and the space on the other side from your house to grow, it will not be a problem. Tree root problems occur when a ...Read MoreQ.Improving Soil - I'm ready to rotovate my rear garden and then cover it with approximately four inches of topsoil. My soil is ...
A.As long as the manure is well-rotted, it never hurts to add manure to the soil anywhere you will be growing plants. It will help condition the soil and will also add valuable nutrients.Read MoreQ.Whiteflies - I live in El Paso, Texas and last year I had an infestation of whiteflies on my (15) potted geraniums. ...
A.I would either get rid of the soil or sterilize it by literally cooking it in your oven at 400 F for 30-45 minutes. This will kill any pests and pathogens in the soil. Here is more information on controlling whitefly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htmRead MoreQ.Cold Hardy Trees For Container - I live in Brooklyn, NY and need a tree that will provide some privacy on my balcony. The area gets ...
A.If you are looking for privacy on a balcony, I would recommend using a vine and trellis instead of a tree. It will provide the screen that you are looking for quickly and would not take up the space that ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangea Paniculata ‘Vanilla Fraise’ - Is Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Fraise' suitable for a small garden? Can it be pruned?
A.At full maturity it gets to be about 6 feet wide, but that being said, hydrangeas are not usually rapid growers. You can prune it back to keep it smaller.Read More
