Q.Pruning Back Hydrangeas - I forgot to cover my hydrangeas before a soft freeze. The plants look awful. Have I killed them or can ...
A.As long as the stems are still green, it should recover. I would not trim it back yet, the leaves may regrow where the old ones died back. Give it a week or two and see if you see leaf ...Read MoreQ.Transplanting Rubber Plant - I help care for the plants at an indoor butterfly conservatory. The conservatory is basically a greenhouse with tropical plants ...
A.This article is about repotting, but the steps would be essentially the same: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm You may also consider pruning the plant and then starting new plants from the trimmings. These articles will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Using Coffee Grounds In Garden - I understand that coffee grounds are good for plants. . . . all plants? Also what is the best way ...
A.Yes, coffee grounds are good for the garden. Some people add them to their compost, others use them for vermicomposting (composting with worms) and others use them straight into the soil. All are great ways to use them. They ...Read More
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Q.Hibiscus Leaves Are Turning Yellow And Dropping Off - It is still flowering profusely but nearly all the leaves are gone. Is this normal? I give it plenty of ...
A.Hibiscus in the winter indoors will lose their leaves. They are fighting to go into dormancy. You can try to keep it from going dormant by providing more light and keeping it a little warmer (though it will ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Butterfly Bush - What does a pruned butterfly bush look like? Mine is about 20 feet and against a fence (now Dec. ). ...
A.Butterfly bushes will take severe pruning. Some people even cut them back to the ground yearly. The next time you prune, simply prune it to the height and shape you would like. It can handle this with no problem. This ...Read MoreQ.How Much To Water Tomatoes — In Gallons Per Hour - I'm doing drip irrigation. what size, space, and flow rate should be used for Tomatoes?
A.I would also add that you should check the manufacturer's website. They may have a drip irrigation calculator for their specific product that will help you figure out (without having to do the calculations) what setting are best for ...Read MoreQ.Winter Hibiscus Care - I read your care for hibiscus over the winter. Your suggestions mention that as long as the leaves do not ...
A.If all the leaves have fallen off and the branches are still pliable, this indicates that plant has gone into full dormancy. It will come out of it in the spring. Place it in a cool dark place ...Read MoreQ.Tomato Leaves Turning Yellow - Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow? They are in containers on my deck and seem okay otherwise. There is ...
A.It sounds like it may be a lack of nutrients. Add some slow release fertilizer to the container. It may also be a problem with water. Make sure that you are watering at least once a day if the temperatures ...Read MoreQ.How To Stop Pests Eating New Passionfruit Leaves ? - I have 2 new passionfruit vines and both are under attack from pests that are not visible. The new leaves ...
A.If you are seeing night time damage with no visible pest, it is typically slugs or snails. They do like new growth best and will move on to older growth when new growth is gone. These articles will help ...Read MoreQ.Cedar Bushes In Plastic Pots - I had purchased a home with 12 - 6' cedars that had been planted by the builder in their original ...
A.Yes, actually they probably are. Leaving them in the pots would not have allowed the roots to spread out and they would have eventually outgrown the pots with no where to go, and would start to die because of ...Read MoreQ.Christmas Trees - Is there anything I should add to the water to keep the Christmas tree fresher longer?
A.There are many additives on the market that are supposed to help keep the tree fresh. However research has shown that just plain water is really all that is needed. Before placing the tree in its stand you should cut ...Read MoreQ.Water And Plant Growth - I would like to know more about basic plant growth.
A.I recommend that you go to the Gardening Know How website and do a search on this topic. There are alot of great articles there on various plants and tips on how to grow the ones of interest best. When ...Read MoreQ.Protecting Hibiscus From Cold - We are in Houston. It will be getting down to 25 degrees F tonight, with the next day 50 degrees ...
A.Cover the plant with a sheet or blanket. Make sure to remove it first thing in the morning. This will help insulate it from the cold.Read MoreQ.How Much Water (in Liters) Does Aloe Vera Need? - Could you tell me how much water (in liters) does an aloe vera plant need? I am developing a project ...
A.The aloe vera are very drought tolerant so they do well on not much water. They do not tolerate frosts and also alot of water will kill them quickly. When grown in a container I let the plants get dry ...Read MoreQ.Cottony Disease On Indoor Palm Plants - My indoor palm plants have been dropping leaves due to a cotton-like substance at the base of the leaves. What ...
A.That is mealybugs. This article will help you get rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Winter Storage - I have about 10 Hibiscus that I would like to save over the winter but do not have the room ...
A.Yes, you can do this. Make sure the location is cool (not cold) and that you dip the roots in water once every 4-5 weeks while you are storing it. It will look dead during this time, but ...Read More
