Q.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 More
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Q.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 MoreQ.Tips For Transplanting A Rose Bush - I moved the first of the year and left my beautiful rose bush behind, The new family said I can ...
A.This is really sad to know about your plants. You know the same happened with my plants this winter but then one of my friends shared some botanic article and there I read about certain fertilizers to save plants from ...Read MoreQ.Care For Columbine, Lime Sorbet - I live in zone 6 and we are suppose to have a very bad winter. My columbine is in a ...
A.If you have a spot in the garage where you could put the potted rose and columbine that would be best. Place them up on some wood and not directly on the concrete floor too. Keep an eye on the ...Read More
