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- Q.How Do I Get My Flowering Plants To Bloom In Ft. Myers, FL. - Because of all the rain we've had all summer, the bougainvillea bush has never been as green as it is. ...
- Q.Plants Are Dying…why? - Recently, I have bought some plants of chilis and strawberries from nursery and transplanted. Big pot contains mixed soil (cocopeat, ...
- Q.Problems Growing Grapes And Quality Olives - Can you help me grow good table grapes instead of these tiny, mildew covered grapes and healthy olives too, pest ...
- Q.Covering For Frost - I leave for 10 days at Christmas. I know frost covers are to be removed daily but this is impossible. ...
- Q.Weed Killer - Is there any way we can test our plans for weed killer damage apart from waiting to see if they ...
- Q.Wood Ash Accident - I'm wondering about damage control in my flower bed. My 8 year old has often seen me add compost to ...
- Q.Can I Cut My Stem? - My new plant is long and straggly, about 2 foot high and now falling over. Can I snip the end ...
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Mikki on
November 18, 2015
Ft. Myers, FLQ.How do I get my flowering plants to bloom in Ft. Myers, FL.
Because of all the rain we've had all summer, the bougainvillea bush has never been as green as it is. The hibiscus leaves are gorgeous. The trellis plants (Jasmine and bleeding heart) have filled up the trellis fence almost completely. The ixora bushes are bushy and full. However, there are no flowers. What can I do to get these beauties to bloom? Thanks for any help.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 20, 2015A.No blooms can be due to high Nitrogen levels.
You can add phosphorous that will help promote flowering.
Bone Meal is a great way to do this.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm
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- Asked by
VK on
January 11, 2016Q.plants are dying…why?
Recently, I have bought some plants of chilis and strawberries from nursery and transplanted. Big pot contains mixed soil (cocopeat, soil, vermicompost) in ratio 1:1:1, but it seems after transplanting all the plants are dying slowly...that is, day by day. I tried to plant other plants in it but the same happens. All the leaves first dried slowly and then the fruits also drying. What to do to stop this dying process? Please help.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 12, 2016A.Make sure the plants are watered carefully, the young roots need even moisture but should not be sitting in soggy soil.
If the container is quite large it may be holding to much water for the young plants.You may have more luck using two different containers for these garden varieties.
Give them plenty of sunlight--5 plus hours.
Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/container-grown-strawberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers-container.htm
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February 18, 2016
monrovia californiaQ.problems growing grapes and quality olives
Can you help me grow good table grapes instead of these tiny, mildew covered grapes and healthy olives too, pest free?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2016A.Here are some links that will help you with growing and disease management issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapes/growing-grapevines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
http://agsci.psu.edu/research/ag-experiment-station/erie/research/plant-pathology/organic-grape-disease-management-trials/DiseaseMgmtGuidelines07.pdf
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Nascarlg on
March 15, 2016
85143Q.Covering for frost
I leave for 10 days at Christmas. I know frost covers are to be removed daily but this is impossible. Leaving them uncovered has been disastrous. Can I leave a loose sheet over them for 10 days? Generally 3-5 days in 20-30 degree range.
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 16, 2016A.You should be safe in leaving the frost coverings that length of time and in those temperature ranges.
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kaybywater on
March 24, 2016
DoncasterQ.Weed killer
Is there any way we can test our plans for weed killer damage apart from waiting to see if they die? We think they have been vandalized. Also, is there anything we can do to lessen the effects? It may have been done a few days ago while we were on holiday. Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 25, 2016A.You could have a soil test preformed but the tests can be expensive to have done.
Here are some articles that have more information.http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g1891.pdf
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Anonymous on
March 24, 2016Q.Wood Ash Accident
I'm wondering about damage control in my flower bed. My 8 year old has often seen me add compost to my flower beds, and Saturday afternoon while playing outside, decided to help Mommy by dumping compost all over the mint section of my flower bed. Unfortunately, her "compost" was the wood ash from our fire pit. We haven't used the pit since October, but I'm wondering if the ash would have broken down enough since then to be okay. If not, should I add something to the soil or dig it all out? Thanks!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 25, 2016A.I do think your mint will be just fine. If you see piles of wood ash, you could rinse it away from the soil surface.
Mint is very hardy.Here is a link about wood ash in the garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-wood-ashes.htm
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March 31, 2016Q.Can I cut my stem?
My new plant is long and straggly, about 2 foot high and now falling over. Can I snip the end off to strengthen the stem/trunk and force it to grow another branch?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 1, 2016A.It all depends what plant you are talking about. What kind of plant is it? Write me back with the plant identification and I will let you know!
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