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- Q.I Planted Lily Of The Valley In Mid-April. They Did Not Come Up. Will They Come Next Year? - I fertilized and have kept watered, but nothing came up and the bulbs all had some growth on them. ...
- Q.Under Leaves Of Forest Flame Have Got Brown Dust Stuff On Them - The leaves have fell off 1 plant and the flies were very attracted to the plants this year ?
- Q.Planting Lily Of The Valley - Hi! I live in a zone 5 and have a part of my garden that is more moist and ...
- Q.Are Lilies Of The Valley Toxic To Wild Animals In Addition To Humans And Pets? - i love the fragrance and am considering planting some. but wild animals such as rabbits, deer, opossums, squirrels and such ...
- Q.Lily Of Valley Does It Help With Water - Can lily of the valley be used to stop soil erosion from water?
- Q.I Have Lilly Of The Valley To Plant- But We Are Expecting A Frost This Weekend- Should I Wait - it is May 7 now
- Q.My Lilies Of The Valley Are Not Doing Well. - I have a healthy supply of leaves, under a large holly tree, that is near a large silver maple. I ...
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July 8, 2020Q.I planted lily of the valley in mid-April. They did not come up. Will they come next year?
I fertilized and have kept watered, but nothing came up and the bulbs all had some growth on them. Will they come next spring or are they through?
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GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Lily of the valley should be planted in late fall. They need the cold dormancy period. There is a good chance it will grow and bloom next spring. Just follow its cultural needs as outlined below:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/growing-lily-of-the-valley.htm
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Anonymous on
October 31, 2020Q.Under Leaves Of Forest Flame Have Got Brown Dust Stuff On Them
The leaves have fell off 1 plant and the flies were very attracted to the plants this year ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are several pests that can harm Pieris, including scales and fungus. We suggest you treat the plant with neem oil, removing any dead leaves and detritus from around the plant.
Here's a helpful article:
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January 26, 2021Q.Planting Lily Of The Valley
Hi! I live in a zone 5 and have a part of my garden that is more moist and in the shade. I found out that Lily of the Valley likes these conditions. In your article about this plant, it says it is ideal to plant in the fall but what happens if I plant it this spring? Less blooms? Thanks!!
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GKH_Susan on
January 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It may not be quite as prolific, but if you plant your Lily of the Valley in the very early part of spring, or even now, it should be fine. It needs a chance to become cold and dormant before it can thrive in the warmer weather. Since you've already read the GKH article on when to plant, I'm sending you a link on understanding dormancy that you might enjoy: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dormancy.htm
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April 9, 2021Q.Are Lilies Of The Valley Toxic To Wild Animals In Addition To Humans And Pets?
i love the fragrance and am considering planting some. but wild animals such as rabbits, deer, opossums, squirrels and such frequent my neighborhood. will these animals eat the lilies and be harmed?
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GKH_Susan on
April 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is one of those bad boys for sure. While the extension article says few animal poisonings have been reported, to be safe, I would not recommend it in the garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/lily-of-the-valley-toxicity.htm
https://csuvth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/Plants/Details/123
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/fragrant-garden-plants.htm
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April 28, 2021
three rivers michigan 49093Q.Lily Of Valley Does It Help With Water
Can lily of the valley be used to stop soil erosion from water?
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BushDoctor on
April 28, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes! Any spreading or crawling plant will be wonderful for erosion control. This article will help to offer more suggestions for erosion control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
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May 9, 2021
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May 19, 2021Q.My Lilies Of The Valley Are Not Doing Well.
I have a healthy supply of leaves, under a large holly tree, that is near a large silver maple. I think we keep it relativeIly watered. It was a very mild winter around Washington DC. I believe my lilies of the valley are a pink variety. Very few flowers have come out and the ones that did, look shriveled. I have transplanted them a year or two ago because they weren't doing well in the previous location either. What might they need.
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GKH_Susan on
May 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The silver maple may be sucking up all the water and nutrients. Also, lily of the valley must be established to bloom and since it was moved, it has to reestablish. Be sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy. You may have to water more because of the silver maple. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/lily-of-the-valley-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/trees-with-invasive-roots.htm
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