Q.Pruning Camellia Bush - I need to massively prune my camellia bush. It is at the top of my roofline and I want to cut it ...
A.I would only prune it back by 1/3. You can follow up next year with a pruning of 1/3 again. Any more than 1/3 and most plants start to have problems. Here is an article that you may find helpful: ...Read MoreQ.Staghorn Fern - How do I get babies from a staghorn fern? I have had two growing in a birdbath for 3 years. ...
A.I have never propagated a Staghorn fern myself but I found a web page that I think you will find very helpful! Try this~ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/propagating-staghorn-ferns.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Start A Burning Bush From The One I Have - Is it possible to start a burning bush from a cutting off the one I have?
A.Yes, you can. This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htmRead More
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Q.Growing Dill Inside - I have been trying to grow dill in a clay pot--seedlings come up--and then keel over and die. what am ...
A.It sounds like they may be dampening off. This article will help you fix that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm They may also not be getting enough light. You can try supplementing light with a florescent bulb placed close to the seedlings.Read MoreQ.Harvesting Asian Winter Vegetables - I am very new at gardening and was thrilled when someone gave me plants to plant, including several "Asian vegetables". ...
A.Bok choy (and any Asian vegetables you are growing that look like bok choy), you will remove the entire above ground part of the plant. Just cut it off at the base. You can try leaving the roots ...Read MoreQ.Planting A Tree In Above Ground, Bottomless Enclosure - I want to plant trees inside of a concrete pot enclosure, like in urban streets. The tulip poplar is the tree.
A.I'm not exactly sure what you're asking... Are you asking 'if' a tulip poplar can be grown in a container or maybe 'how' to grow one in a container? Also, what hardiness zone are you in and I'll see if I can ...Read MoreQ.Amaryllis Bulb - I received three bulbs for a gift at Christmas. One of them rotted, the other two are not doing a thing. I ...
A.You may be keeping them too wet. Water them only when the top of the soil is dry to the touch.Read MoreQ.Clay In Raised Beds - I'm going to make raised garden beds and was wondering since under the beds is clay, do I need to ...
A.If you have clay soil, this is a great idea as it will help with drainage. It is less necessary for other soils, but can't hurt to have that extra drainage in place. In addition, you may want to consider ...Read MoreQ.What Are The White Bugs On My Hibiscus - I have hundreds of tiny white bugs on my leaves and flower buds. They eat the flower and the stem ...
A.It sounds like mealybugs. They are common this time of year on indoor hibiscus. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Duration Of Light - I'm starting seedlings with florescent lighting in the garage. How much should light and dark durations be?
A.Seedlings need a high intensity of light~ Your fluorescent lights should be left on 12 to 14 hours per day. Be sure to hang the lights very close to the plants, no more than three inches away from the foliage or ...Read MoreQ.Yucca Plants - I have a yucca plant in my garden and was wondering if the cold weather has damaged it because all ...
A.Yes, it does sound like the cold has damaged it. It can regrow from the stem or roots if they are still alive. This article will help you determine that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Why Does My Hibicus Have Black Powder On It? - My hibiscus has black powder on it. What is it?
A.This is sooty mold. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.How Prune Mature 12′ Fig Originating In New York - (1) Buds are already forming on branch tips. . . is it too late to prune?(2) Can u be more ...
A.Fig responds well to pruning. "selecting fruiting wood" means that you should choose some of the stronger branches as what you will focus on for growing figs and then thin out smaller branches. This will result in better ...Read MoreQ.Coconut Planting - What happens if a coconut is just allowed to germinate and sprout vertically and not 'the coconut point side down'? ...
A.I've heard of two ways to get a coconut to germinate~ One way is to plant the coconut pointed end down with the end that was attached to the tree, pointing upward. This method is used when growing in a container. The ...Read MoreQ.Can Beets Be Transplanted Into Garden - Can I plant beet seeds indoors and then transplant them into the garden in spring?
A.Yes, they can be started indoors and then put out later as long as the soil is at least 40 degrees F. They like to be cool. This article will explain how to grow beets: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beets/growing-beets.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm Already 5′ Tall; Can It Be Cut Back? - I have a sago palm about 15 years old. It is too tall. Can it survive if it is cut ...
A.Sago palms do not respond well to pruning and can be killed by pruning. There is no easy way to reduce the size of this plant, but if you cut back on water and fertilizer, this will help to keep ...Read MoreQ.Applied Weed Killer To Garden - I applied weed killer to my 1200 sq. ft. garden in December. I did not till in the fall, as ...
A.The answer in short? Yes. But why till? Save time, money and backache...try lasagna gardening. Once you do, you'll never touch a tiller again! The mushroom compost will be an exellent addition! For a nitrogen boost, I've always added some alfalfa to ...Read More
