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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2015
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    Other than having an abundance of nitrogen in the soil, which is normally offset with phosphorus, I really don't know what else would be keeping the plants from blooming. You may need to get a soil test to see exactly what, if anything, needs to be corrected as far as nutrients go, but the addition of bone meal shouldn't hurt.

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  • Answered by
    RSH on
    May 17, 2016
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    Thanks for the suggestion on the neem oil; I'll give it a shot. Do you recommend getting the concentrate or ready to spray? If I need to mix it, what's the best way to do that and apply it? I've read about a lot of different products and I'm pretty confused at this point! Thanks in advance :)

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 16, 2016
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    This is probably caused by Aphids on your plants.

    You can treat the plants and flowers with Neem Oil.

    Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and Bees.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 24, 2016
    A.

    You do most likely have Shasta Daisy growing.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 20, 2016
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    New plants and very high temperatures will require extra water to keep them alive.
    Is the soil draining to quickly for the moisture to be held? Or is the plant receiving to much water? This could also be indicated by wilting.
    Here is a great article that should help you pinpoint the issue.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 3, 2016
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    It's unclear what exactly is causing the issue with your Shasta Daisies, the tiny bees may just be that little sweat bees. They would be harmless to the plant.
    I would treat them with Neem OIl. This acts as both a insecticide or fungicide.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2016
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    Regular watering and dead heading can help extent the flowering of your daisy plants along with pruning.
    You should divide and repot the plants every 3 to 4 years when grown in containers.
    If they are root bound they can become unhappy and quite blooming.
    These links have more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/shasta-daisy-not-flowering.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/deadheading-shasta-daisies.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/cutting-back-shasta-daisies.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 12, 2016
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    The symptoms you describe could be caused by watering problem, either overwatering or underwatering. But since you have grown daisies for years and never had this problem before, and since multiple types of daisies are affected, this seems more likely to be a disease.

    Look over this list of daisy diseases from the University of California:
    http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r280112711.html

    It looks like Acremonium wilt or Cottony rot may fit your plants' symptoms. In this case you may not be able to grow daisies in that same spot for several years.

    Since different diseases are present in different regions, you should check with a local university extension agent or do some research on daisy diseases present in your area.

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