Q.Lemon Sapling - I thank you for your answer. You have advised me to use a fungicide. Can you advise which one I ...
A.I can't recommend specific brands, but anything containing the broad spectrum fungicide Chlorothalonil will be a good start.Read MoreQ.What’s Wrong With My Lemon Sapling. - I grew this sapling from a pip and was doing fine. In summer last year I noticed the leaves were ...
A.Infestations can cause lots of damage to trees, leaving its immune system vulnerable. Now that the infestation is under control, it is time to think about treatment. Chemical fungicides will be your best bet. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Put This Plant Outside In The Sun?? I Don’t Know What Type Of Plant This Is. - A lot of people told me to keep it indoors away from the sun.
A.The rubber tree, or Ficus elastica, is sensitive to bright light, and even mildly cool temperatures. Anything cooler than 50 degrees will start to kill the plant. This will be best suited as an indoor specimen. Yours looks to be ...Read MoreQ.Comment On Free Landscaping Stones Article - As a farmer, we do NOT, I repeat NOT, want people taking stones, including barn foundations from our property. We ...
A.If this is done in an illegal manner, then I would contact authorities. The article suggests doing this legally with permission, and if needed. Some areas around the world are impossible to farm without removing all of the large stones, ...Read More
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Q.Can I Save My Organ Pipe Cactus? - We have had a lot of rain this winter in Southern CA. My beautiful organ pipe cactus has developed a ...
A.Likely, it will be ok. You might want to treat with a fungicide just in case, though. Keep an eye out for spreading. If it starts to spread, then I would cut that whole arm off and treat that with ...Read MoreQ.My Jade Plant’s Leaves Are Falling If After Turning Into Yellow Colour At The Same Time New Leaves Are Also Growing Should I Worr - y about that is there any solution for my problem I only give some water to it and i don't ...
A.When a plant becomes rootbound, only repot in a container one or two sizes larger. Too large and you risk allowing the extra soil to add too much moisture, leading to root rot. Use a soil especially for succulents or ...Read MoreQ.Best Way To Remove Larger Mature Yews To Replace With Smaller Yews? - My tree man suggested cutting down and grinding out the stump rather than digging them out. Will this impact the ...
A.Grinding a tree stump is a good way to keep the tree/shrub from returning. It shouldn't affect the new plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/kill-zombie-tree-stump.htmRead MoreQ.Best Way To Protect Blossoms On Fruit Trees When A Frost Is Coming - We have a fruit orchard and our peach and plum trees are starting to bloom. There are freezing temps in ...
A.To safeguard fruit tree blossoms from unexpected frost, cover them with frost cloth or blankets secured to the ground before the frost event. Alternatively, use heat sources like incandescent bulbs or Christmas lights under the coverings for added warmth. Watering ...Read MoreQ.When And How Much To Prune A Snow Damaged Eternal Fragrance Daphne? - Heavy snow damaged my large 2X3 Eternal fragrance Daphne. The middle of the plant is flattened. When can I safely ...
A.It is best not to do any pruning till spring and you can assess damage. When the weather warms, it may return to its former self. They don't like pruning, especially excessive pruning. It may well recover. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/daphne-plant-types.htm https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/newsletters/hort-notes/hort-notes-2021-vol-3210 https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured/end-my-venerable-daphneRead MoreQ.Durning Our Sub Freezing Temps My Norfolk Pine Was In A Covered Area But The Cold Got To It. It Has Lost All Of The Branches, Can - I revive the plant , it is in a big pot and it about 9 feet tall. There is a ...
A.It is best not to do any pruning till all the cold weather has passed. You can cover it during any more cold spells. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htmRead MoreQ.My Flaming Katy Is Dying - My Flaming Katy had many flowers and buds. I dont know what happened but my flowers started to shrivel up ...
A.It may be too much water. If the soil feels wet, replace the soil in a clean container. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-flaming-katy.htmRead MoreQ.My Zoysia Grass Is Dying - I live in Florida and I have over half an acre of Zoysia grass lawn .It is all dying. I ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/zoysia-diseases-tips-for-dealing-with-zoysia-grass-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/facts-about-zoysia-grass-zoysia-grass-problems.htm https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/LH011Read MoreQ.Skinny Red Roots In Raised Bed - I had a successful garden in my 2-year-old raised bed and was preparing the soil for this spring's planting. I ...
A.This does resemble Arborvitae root systems. If the roots are being exposed, excessively, then you may want to cover them with a little topsoil.Read MoreQ.What Is This? It Was On My Goat Pepper Plant Leaves. (Chile De Cabra) - We've had problems with white flies this year, but this is different.
A.Most likely, a ladybug or Asian lady beetle larva. This is, actually, beneficial. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/beneficial-insects.htmRead MoreQ.Squirrel Has Bitten Off My Newly Emerged Lupin Growth , Will It Survive - Planted bare root lupin and just as it emerged from the soil squirrel bit it off. Have now covered it ...
A.Covering the bare root lupin with mesh provides protection from further squirrel damage. With proper care and protection, the lupin has a good chance of recovering. Ensure that the mesh allows sunlight and airflow while preventing squirrels from accessing the ...Read MoreQ.Will The Top Of My Larch Tree Grow Back? - Deer rubbed and killed the top of my larch tree. The tree was about five feet tall now it's about ...
A.Oh, I hate when that happens. Likely, it will still grow. You may need to stake the tree, and tie the new branch to make it stay straight. As far as the deer issue goes- This will be controlled ...Read MoreQ.Recommending Invasive Plants - With so many native, beneficial plants available, I am curious why you would strongly recommend burning bush for fall color. ...
A.Sometimes, plants are invasive in one area, but not in another. To be fair to gardeners, everywhere, We must include information for plants of all types. For our east Asian gardeners, where it is native, it will not be invasive. ...Read MoreQ.Shade Erosion Plants - I have a wooden fence that the ground is eroding under it. I think I need some plants along the ...
A.You have quite the selection to choose from! The list is quite long. This article will give you some ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/shade-plants-for-erosion-control-on-slopes.htmRead MoreQ.Sago Palm “Y” Shaped Tree - We have a mature sago palm tree that has an "arm". Can it be sawed off without killing the main ...
A.It looks like it needs to get a bit healthier before attempting any pruning, however, it is not recommended to remove multiple heads. They can't heal over. These articles should help with its needs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/fertilizing-sago-palms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-not-growing-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/multi-headed-sagos.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htmRead MoreQ.Amaryllis - Do I water and fertilize my plant during that 8-10week dormant period?
A.No, while dormant, the bulb is left in darkness in a cool area, with no water or food. After Christmas, keep it indoors and water and fertilize till you can move it outdoors (or keep it inside if plenty ...Read More