I have used Round Up on the various spots of Morning Glory in our garden this summer. There are still plants coming up. What is good to use and when before the freezing temperatures come? Also, does Preen work if I use it in the early spring on these area when the Morning Glory is coming up in spots all summer.? Thanks Karen Jones bkj255@gmail.com
Morning glory makes thousands of seeds and the germination rate is high. Unlike bindweed and bigleaf morning glory, typical morning glory doesn't have a huge root system. You can pull or hoe individual sprouts until all the seed is exhausted which may take several years. A pre-emergent like Preen may prevent sprouting although I think you will need to reapply it near mid-summer. Follow instructions on the container.
Hi, I've started growing morning glory indoors. I am planning to transport the box out on my balcony when it gets a bit warmer. The seedlings are already growing taller in it. I know they need full sun but can a box be in almost full shade while the leaves are crawling up on the trellis and will get full sun exposure?
Sun drives photosynthesis which allows morning glory to grow quickly. It will languish and sulk while in shade. There are degrees of shade, however. Deep dark shade is a problem. Bright shade, meaning no direct sunlight but lots of ambient light, may be OK temporarily. I would not be surprised if the lower leaves yellowed and dropped after several weeks in shade.
As soon as the seeds germinated, they had white splotches on them, and that progressed quickly into the green being eaten away. Is this white rust, or something else. Is there anything I can do about it other than rip them up. the plants are in a south window indoors, and in previous years, Mornibg Glories have grown there successfully. Even under 20x magnification, I don't see any spores on the underside. I did see some tiny dark insects, long, possibly with wings, under magnification, but I have got rid of those.
It appears you may have a few issues; both pest damage and perhaps some fungus issues.
Growing the same plant in the same soil for multiple years can lead to fungus diseases.
You can try treating with Neem Oil.
You may want to replace the soil for planting with new soil and even do crop rotation.
Remove any leaves that have fallen and discard; do not compost.
Avoid overhead watering and increase air circulation in the area if possible.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-diseases.htm
About 3 weeks ago we planted two morning glories in mulch with white trellises behind them to grow. They are climbing the trellises but slowly the leaves are wilting. We water it when the ground looks dry. Is the plant dying? Anyway to help it? They do get a good amount of sun.
It is likely that there is an infection in the soil. I recommend applying wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime around them. This will take care of the issue, and recondition the soil at the same time. This article will help with the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htm
Seeds were planted about 10 days ago; since then we've had only a couple of warm sunny days; have had snow, rain, and temps in the 30's at night. Frost one night. Sees planted in containers next to trellis; wet and soggy soil. Should I start over?
Make sure your containers have drainage holes and that the excess moisture can drain freely from the potting mix.
I would suggest starting over with new seeds.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htm
What are the best nutrients for a morning glory plant in the northeast (Cleveland)?
Your morning glories will grow without fertilizer, but will produce more flowers and grow larger if you fertilize them monthly during the growing season. Choose an all-purpose fertilizer with equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, indicated by a ratio on the label, such as 10-10-10.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htm
The weed Killer was Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns. Yesterday, I did a light misting of the leaves thinking it was an insecticide. It rained shortly thereafter. The rain lasted for about 30 minutes. This morning the plant is drooping and the flowers have not bloomed.
The active ingredients in the product you sprayed are potent broadleaf plant killers with systemic action that kills the roots also. You may have made a fatal mistake, and there is not much you can do except wait and see.
Be aware that this type of product is hazardous to trees and shrubs that have their root systems extending into the lawn or planting beds that you treat. The herbicide can be taken up by the roots and cause discoloration, leaf distortion, or even die-back and mortality.