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- Q.Why Has My Leaves Gone Yellow - My leaves are not speding out to let new growth out an leaves are yellow
- Q.Why Does Your Shade Plant List Have Flowers That Require Full Sun To Grow? - I need help finding true shade plants without having stop look up listed plants recommendations only to discover that they ...
- Q.When I Grow Root Crops In My Raised Beds (using A Mix Of Potting Soil And Compost), I Get Gigantic Leaves And Very Few Roots. What - should I change? Part Sun, Part Shade location. The sunniest part of the yard.
- Q.When Is The Best Time To Uncover Protected Plants In Spring? - How soon after winter can I remove leaves and mulch that are protecting plants during the winter months. Spring is ...
- Q.Our Photo Is Are All Brown After A Hard Winter. What Do We Do. - We had a very cold winter here in Oklahoma our photo is appear to be brown And dead. Should we ...
- Q.Nighttime Frost - How dangerous is a two-hour period of 31 degrees in mid-April when tender shoots are out?
- Q.SPRAYING OYSTERSHELL WHEN TEMPERATURES GO BELOW FREEZING AT NIGHT - Our cotoneasters look as if they could burst into leaf very soon. However, at night the temperature is falling 3 ...
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pennypurcell1 on
February 23, 2022
7009Q.Why Has My Leaves Gone Yellow
My leaves are not speding out to let new growth out an leaves are yellow
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, and the type of plant, environment, and care practices were not mentioned. I am unable to diagnose the situation.
Depending on the plant, this can happen due to over/underwatering, under/overfeeding, too much or too little light, low humidity, cold, heat, chemical burns, disease and many, many more factors.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 7, 2022Q.Why Does Your Shade Plant List Have Flowers That Require Full Sun To Grow?
I need help finding true shade plants without having stop look up listed plants recommendations only to discover that they require sun. please help
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 8, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Some plants prefer sun but will tolerate shade and they are included.
Here are some options for plants that do well in shade:
Perennials: hellebores, hosta (some varieties need dappled shade), toad lily, astilbe, variegated Solomon's seal, foamflower, Japanese painted fern, Christmas fern, Dixie wood fern, coral bells, bleeding heart.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htm
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Susanr on
March 7, 2022
05403Q.When I Grow Root Crops In My Raised Beds (using A Mix Of Potting Soil And Compost), I Get Gigantic Leaves And Very Few Roots. What
should I change? Part Sun, Part Shade location. The sunniest part of the yard.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like you have too much nitrogen, and not enough phosphorus and potassium. I would test your compost and potting soil (your potting soil is likely the culprit) for excess nitrogen.
If you are going to use compost, then I would supplement with a low nitrogen mix. Seed starting mixtures are great for this purpose.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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vandermeerk on
March 16, 2022
Kalamazoo, Mich. 49009Q.When Is The Best Time To Uncover Protected Plants In Spring?
How soon after winter can I remove leaves and mulch that are protecting plants during the winter months. Spring is near but in the north we often get frost so I dont want to remove to soon.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.That depends on the exact plants in question, their tolerances, and how far out of their native range they are. Native plants require no extra protection, so will not need to be uncovered since they will not get heavy mulch.
Each other plant that is non-native, or requires extra mulch will need to be removed according to when each breaks dormancy. This will be plant specific. Generally, you will want to do this as soon as possible, as well.
Make sure to keep it handy just in case you experience a round of cold weather, later.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-plants-in-winter.htm
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Anonymous on
March 22, 2022Q.Our Photo Is Are All Brown After A Hard Winter. What Do We Do.
We had a very cold winter here in Oklahoma our photo is appear to be brown And dead. Should we cut them back and see or are they gone?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Your photo didn't come through but these articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-damage-of-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/winter-damage-to-roses.htm
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MtnGardener on
April 8, 2022
Asheville, NC (Zone 7a)Q.Nighttime Frost
How dangerous is a two-hour period of 31 degrees in mid-April when tender shoots are out?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 8, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the type of shoots and if it can handle that temperature for any amount of time, unfortunately.
These articles will help you to protect plants from winter:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
April 9, 2022Q.SPRAYING OYSTERSHELL WHEN TEMPERATURES GO BELOW FREEZING AT NIGHT
Our cotoneasters look as if they could burst into leaf very soon. However, at night the temperature is falling 3 or 4 degrees below freezing. Should I treat against oystershell now? Or would it be advisable to wait until there is no risk of frost at night? I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can apply horticultural oil before bud break in spring to suppress any existing scale. The temperature shouldn't make a difference.
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