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- Q.Potted Rosemary Sage - Very high humidity and wet conditions in NJ. Rosemary has brown/yellow leaves on it and some of the sage leaves ...
- Q.Rosemary Or Lavender - My plant is Neighbor says it is lavender with no flowers. Bush is about 16 inches high with about 15-20 ...
- Q.Rosemary - Can you tell me when I can transplant my rosemary seedlings to their final resting place? Only two leaves per ...
- Q.Curled On Leaves Rosemary - My rosemary was potted and I overwatered a while back. Now it's in the ground, from 4-5 months, and is ...
- Q.How To Revive An Old Rosemary Bush - I have a 40 year old Rosemary, which is about a foot high. It hasn't been doing very well, and ...
- Q.Tiny White Balls On Rosemary Bushes - How to get rid of tiny white balls (looks like minature cotton balls) on my rosemary bushes. When cut open, ...
- Q.Rosemary Growing Roots Or Disease? - Is this a disease or is my rosemary trying to grow roots from its branches?
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Anonymous on
September 6, 2015Q.Potted Rosemary Sage
Very high humidity and wet conditions in NJ. Rosemary has brown/yellow leaves on it and some of the sage leaves are turning yellow and not growing big sage leaves. Plants are not crowded and are outdoors in 4" high containers. I have a greenhouse but it is too hot in there and holds the humidity. I have compost. Should I use that? Appreciate any help you may be able to give me.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.It sounds as if the soil is too wet, which would be the cause of the yellowing. If possible, allow the pots to dry out some before adding any more water (or getting more rain).
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- Asked by
amnoi1 on
September 15, 2015
gLEN bURNIE,md.21060Q.rosemary or lavender
My plant is Neighbor says it is lavender with no flowers. Bush is about 16 inches high with about 15-20 vertical limbs. The "leaves" feel oily to the touch and have a very pungent odor. Rosemary or lavender? What do I have?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 16, 2015A.Both plants have a similar appearance, growing pattern and both plant would have a oily pungent smell and feel.
Here are links with information about both plants.
You can send us an image if you still can not identify the plant.
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Anonymous on
September 15, 2015Q.Rosemary
Can you tell me when I can transplant my rosemary seedlings to their final resting place? Only two leaves per sprout currently.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 16, 2015A.These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/when-to-transplant-a-seedling-plant-into-the-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
olirusu on
September 22, 2015
1Q.Curled on leaves Rosemary
My rosemary was potted and I overwatered a while back. Now it's in the ground, from 4-5 months, and is doing really well.. but the old leaves are still curled. Any ideas why?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2015A.Once the leaves curl downward from the stress of overwatering, they will not return to a normal shape.
The new growth looks healthy.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/watering-rosemary.htm
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melanie_ramsden on
September 23, 2015
Australia, MelbourneQ.How to revive an old Rosemary bush
I have a 40 year old Rosemary, which is about a foot high. It hasn't been doing very well, and it's dry and woody. It's the end of winter here. Should I cut it right back and hope for the best? Does it need fertilising? Thanks Melanie
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 24, 2015A.I would do a soil test to determine if the plant needs any help or fertilizer.
They do prefer a soil with a ph of 6.o to 7.0Here are some pruning articles that should help shape of your plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/pruning-rosemary.htm
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Anonymous on
September 27, 2015Q.tiny white balls on rosemary bushes
How to get rid of tiny white balls (looks like minature cotton balls) on my rosemary bushes. When cut open, there is a tiny bug!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 28, 2015A.It sounds like you have either mealybugs or possibly scales, which are closely related to mealybugs. These insects form a cottony mass on the lower sides of branches. Both are usually controlled with horticultural oil sprays. Neem oil is also effective. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
MacheleM on
December 11, 2015
zone 7Q.Rosemary growing roots or disease?
Is this a disease or is my rosemary trying to grow roots from its branches?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 14, 2015A.These are Aerial Roots and they can be found on generally older Rosemary plants.
You do not have to do anything with them, they actually help the plant.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/aerial-root-information.htm
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