Q.Red Dwarf Kangaroo Paw Infection - I'm at a loss on how to help many of my kangaroo paws (Anigozanthos x `Bush Ballad`, Red Dwarf Kangaroo ...
A.I would start with finding out what the pH is and the nutrient levels of the soil. This will rule out either of these factors. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm If these come back within reasonable ranges, then you can start to look at other factors. ...Read MoreQ.What Is The Best Viburnum That Grows Approximately 3’ In Height, David Viburnum Or Moonlit Lace Viburnum? What Are The Pros And - cons of each of these varieties?
A.Moonlit lace is a hybrid viburnum that grows from 3 to 6 feet in height while David stays below 5 feet. They both are hardy in your zone 7. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/growing-david-viburnum-plants.htm https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/viburnum/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm https://jcra.ncsu.edu/horticulture/our-plants/results.php?search=ViburnumRead MoreQ.Weeds - Why are you praising morning glories? They are an awful weed that can creep into farming fields it is a ...
A.Some plants that are invasive locally may not be invasive in other parts of the world. We have readers from all over the globe. We do try to indicate when a plant is toxic. Thank you for your concern and ...Read MoreQ.What Kind Of Soil Do You Buy To Plant Candy Cane Oxalis And What Do You Mix With It? - I planted mine in regular potting soil and watered and fertilizer the plant and it bloomed out one candy cane ...
A.It goes dormant in the summer, so that is why your efforts during the summer didn't help. It needs very well drained, sandy loam type soil to perform its best. It can take full to part sun. This article should ...Read More
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Q.Amaryllis Plants & Nut Grass - I have quite a few Amaryllis plants in my gardens beds and they are being over run by nut grass. ...
A.Unfortunately, getting rid of these pests is not easy. Hand pulling will be your best bet using natural methods. It takes persistence. There are selective herbicides that will only target the nut grass, and leave the amaryllis alone. This requires ...Read MoreQ.Do I Trim Back Plants In The Spring- Mine Look Dead - Wonder if road salt has killed them?
A.Perennials that bloom in summer are usually cut back in spring. Spring-blooming perennials are usually trimmed if needed after they bloom. If they are planted near the road and salt is used during the winter to melt snow, it can ...Read MoreQ.I’m Searching For 4 Semi-tall, Narrow Trees Or Shrubs For The North Side Of My House That Would Flank Kitchen & Bedroom Windows - I live in zone 5B along Lake Michigan shore.
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/popular-columnar-tree-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/care-of-landscape-hedges.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/false-cypress/growing-false-cypress-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Cherry Bay Leaves Loosing Colours And Have Holes - Hi I was wondering if you would be able to give us some advice please. Last March we planted cherry ...
A.This looks like cherry shothole disease, unfortunately. Depending on the species of the shothole, fungicides may or may not work. It is a good idea to treat it, anyway, because it may help reduce symptoms. Management is thew best bet, here. ...Read MoreQ.Red Thyme As A Lawn - I am thinking of red thyme as a lawn but confused as to how it spreads. You put in a ...
A.Red thyme spreads by rooting stems and seeds and can quickly form a dense, low-growing mat. Once established, it will continue to spread. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/creeping-thyme-lawn/growing-creeping-thyme-lawns.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm 0 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/creeping-thyme-lawn/growing-creeping-thyme-lawns.htmRead MoreQ.Can You Leave A Fruiting Tree Sucker Attached To The Parent? - If I allow a peach tree sucker to grow to maturity without detaching it from the parent tree will it ...
A.It will, likely, kill or reduce the growth of the intended tree. Below the graft scion is a rootstock that is fast and hardy, but will not bear fruit of any quality. It is, simply, used as a hardy rootstock ...Read MoreQ.Psw Pots Versus Terra Cotta Clay Pots - Can you tell me if you have an article on PSW pots and the pros and cons of them? A ...
A.First, I have removed links personally identifiable information with the exception of your name. We wouldn't want your information available to the public. As far as email goes... I can't do that. I don't have authorization. The answer should go ...Read MoreQ.Growing On Acer Seedlings - I have a beautiful Coral Bark Maple in my garden and have noticed just recently some tiny seedlings sprouting in ...
A.You can, but as an open pollinated seedling you will not expect it to resemble the parent. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/growing-maple-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maples-in-containers.htmRead MoreQ.My Weeping Cherry Tree Has No Sign Of Buds. It Is Mid-April In Southwest Michigan. Is It Dead? - It lost its leaves early last year. This would be its 8th year.
A.It does sound like there may be an issue. I wouldn't discount the tree just yet. They should start showing signs around the end of April into may, so it could still be trying to break dormancy. I would snap ...Read MoreQ.Type Of Grass Needed - We live in West End NC and the soil is sandy and many pines in the area. Our yard is ...
A.Centipede grass is only considered a fair grass for shade. Better ones to try include a combination of Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue or a combination of Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and fine fescue. This article tells more: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/selecting-and-managing-lawn-grasses-for-shadeRead MoreQ.White Tomato Leaves - Hi:) All my tomato seedlings have turned whitish please see picture below. Could you guide me in the right direction? ...
A.It could be they are getting too much light too quickly such as moving them outdoors without hardening off or it could be disease. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-turn-white.htmRead MoreQ.Rosella Flowers Dropping Off - My Rosella plants are flowering, opening and closing for a few days now, but suddenly in the morning I see ...
A.Make sure it is getting plenty of sun. Also check for insects that favor buds such as thrips, mites, or lace bugs. Bud blast can occur with environmental problems like temperature extremes or improper watering. These articles should help: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/roselle.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/bud-blast-in-flowers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htmRead MoreQ.Young Japanese Maple Trees Damaged By Heavy Snow; Broken Limbs. How To Repair; And How To Prepare For Next Year’s Snow? - Hello, We have two, beautiful and young Japanese Maple trees that were damaged by the weight of the snow. Some ...
A.Wait till cold weather is past before repairing. Then you can prune away broken or dead limbs. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-winter-damage.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/japanese-maples-for-zone-5.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.I Was Given A Start Of The Night Blooming Cereus Several Years Ago. It Didn’t Do Much Until I Started Putting It Outside Spring - thru early fall. It seems to love the Oklahoma summer heat and humidity. Something eats on the leaves when it ...
A.The long stems are tendrils reaching for more light and is normal. Try to identify the insects or caterpillars that are eating the plant leaves before treating it. These articles should help. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/night-blooming-cereus/night-blooming-cereus.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/how-to-deal-with-succulent-pests.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/nocturnal-pests.htmRead MoreQ.No Leaves On My Azalea Bush But Has Some Flowers - Last year was the first time it didn't have leaves otherwise it was beautiful
A.It could be winter injury or disease. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/no-leaves-on-azalea.htmRead MoreQ.Fungus On My Gardenia Plants - I need to know if my gardenias can be saved. They have some kind of fungus. Is there anything I ...
A.It likely is a mealybug infestation. Try spraying the plants with Neem oil.. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/outdoor-mealybug-control.htmRead More