My rosemary plant is in a terracotta pot, but it is dry and brittle and the needles are falling off. Is it dead or dying? What should I do? I live in AZ, so it gets plenty of sunshine and I thought I was careful to not overwater. Help.
It is either underwatered or it has a fungus. In hotter climates plants need additional watering, especially in containers. If the plant itself is dried out to the stem, it will not recover. If only the soil is completly dried out, then soaking the pot in a tub of water will help rehydrate the soil again so the plant can get the water it needs.
If you feel it is getting enough water, treat the plant with a fungicide.
I have a rosemary bush in my garden that has been there for ages and I want to get rid of it but not sure how to do it?
You can simply cut it back and then dig the plant up, getting as much of the root system as possible.
I purned my 12 year old rosemary bush and it seems to have mostly died off. Can I take a cutting and replant it please?
As long as the roots are alive, they will send up new growth. This article will help determine if the plant is still alive: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
This article will help with propagating the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/how-to-propagate-a-rosemary-plant.htm
I am trying to dry my rosemary. I laid it out on a counter for a day and then I run my hands down the stalk to remove the leaves (got this info on the net). However, the leaves are turning grey or black. What is the problem?
There is a fungus on the leaves. It is probably pretty humid where you are which makes the problem worse. I would recommend when drying that you have a fan blowing gently over the area you are using for drying or try drying in a paper bag. This will help reduce the humidity so that fungus does not develop.
Help to transplant a rosemary plant from purchased pot to small planter. I purchased a Rosemary plant. It is root bound. Can I pull the roots away from the root ball? And maybe cut the root ball so it fits in my planter?
Thanks
Pat
Yes, you can. This is called root pruning and is a common practice with root bound plants. When you repot the plant, make sure the container drains well and choose a pot about 1-2 sizes up from the one i is currently growing in. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm
Large old rosemary bush. Ten years old. About half of the bush is turning brownish/yellow and dry. Does it need lime or fertilizer? Or is it just getting old? Really hate to lose it. Thank you!
It is likely just getting old. But, it could also be affected by a fungus. I would recommend treating it with a fungicide and see if that will help it. If it does not, then it may be time to replace the plant.
Our rosemary plants are dying. They are about 3 to 4 foot tall. The stems turn brown then the needles fall off.
It is either underwatered or it has a fungus. If you feel it is getting enough water, treat the plant with a fungicide.