Hello, I have a few plants in my courtyard and they've all started to have yellow leaves two months ago. I stopped watering them in case it might be the issue, but nothing has changed. I've also noticed a white bug on a plant but it only happened once. Thanks in advance for your help!
Unfortunately, the watering may have stopped too late. This is an infection likely caused by overly wet soil.
From here you will need a fungicide.
They also require quite a bit of shade, so if this receives full sun, then this will cause the tree to succumb to the disease much faster.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This article will help you with the care of these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aralia-plants/japanese-aralia-care.htm
Sure! Here are just a few of our articles on the subject: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/gardening-with-native-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-native-garden-weeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/native-plant-environments.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/native-plant-information.htm
I am an amateur gardener just trying some things out for the first time, and do not understand all of the terminology connected with some of my bulbs and plants. I have found that the crown of a bulb is where the plant transfers its energy but that is where my information stopped. Perhaps you could send a photo with your explanation to show exactly where this crown is located. I appreciate your help..
The crown is between the bulb and the plant. Right at ground level. The very top of the bulb is the crown, where the plant emerges. There are exceptions to this, but you will usually be warned when the plant has a different requirement for where the crown needs to be in relation to soil.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-crown-on-plant.htm
Hi after hand pollinating with a brush, how would I clean the brush in case I contaminate the next flower I hand pollinate? Would just running it over warm water actually remove all the old pollen? Thanks
Don't wet the brush. That will cause the pollen to stick almost permanently to it.
There is no need to be concerned with pollen contamination, unless you know that the flower you have brushed is infected with a disease. Usually, if this is the case, it won't flower anyway.
If a plant requires hand pollination in order to fruit, then chances are you DO want cross pollination to occur, so washing it between flowers is going to be a bad idea.
If you are worried about creating some kind of mutant... Don't. That's quite impossible. All species on this planet come with genetic "safeguards" that will prevent them from reproducing out of species.
There is no harm in pollinating all flowers in your area with the same brush. I've had the same soft-bristled brush for years! You can carry on with one brush if you really like it, and just brush it out with your fingers once you are done.
Last spring I purchased my first rain barrel since moving to our current home. It has been a big help and I love having it but now that colder weather is coming I wanted to know if I have to disassemble and remove it from use. The product manual states that it should be put away for winter but does this apply to all zones or just the coldest ones? Thanks for your feedback!
It freezes in zone 7 so you will want to dismantle it.
The problem will come when it has water in it and freezes. Since water expands when it freezes, it can split your rain barrel, or water tubing. For the longest lifespan, it will be best to follow all product instructions, carefully.
Thanks for your reply, BushDoctor. It was full to the brim. I used what I could and had to drain the rest down the hill. :^( It was a bit of a bear removing it and putting back the downspout but was probably worth doing. We're supposed to have a freeze this weekend.
Hi... I have never had a garden before and have no idea what equipment I need in order to maintain it myself.. I have lawn at the front and back (normal grass) and a plant/weed which needs trimming (big green leaves see attached photo)... Can you please suggest what is my best option for a solid not overly expensive lawn mower and what would be needed for the plant, hedge cutter, fly mower etc... Thank you...
We make it a policy not to recommend garden products, but here is general information about the kind of tools you need to get started:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/must-have-tools-for-garden-and-lawn-care.htm
New to attempting to succeed in having as much color as long as possible in all seasons, I need to get warm fuzzies to lift my heart by seeing them bloom. All help appreciated.I live in zone 8b( by one single site I reviewed.) but I’m zone 8-9 in south central coast California, about 20 miles from actual coast but get the sundowners and coast coolness and moisture most nights. Trying to do my best with not having much extra finance to support my new hobby. Retired from a southern state to the most expensive, for family, so I need all the advice to propagate and select best choices for my love of flowering plants outdoors . Of course I’m in to shrubs, roses and other small fruit trees. Sorry to go on, but been here almost five years, am not cultivating many friends, I’m such a southerner. CA I’m out of my zone. So I’m cultivating my garden and love of dogs. Wow, I’ll shut up now.
Though there are some similarities, no, they are not in the same category. Plants with rhizomes would be a category on their own, as would bulb plants, and tubers.
It will be important to know, and research the exact plants that you plan to cultivate, since all plants have their own care requirements. There are many ways to start, but I think that reading will help.
Here are some articles to help get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/beginner-windowsill-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/urban-gardening-ultimate-guide.htm