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- Q.How Can I Keep My Flowers From Being Eaten? - I planted zinnias, marigolds and morning glories by a telephone/electrical pole twice. The first time it was only zinnias. The ...
- Q.What Causes Plant Leaves To Become Spotted - I am a novice when it comes to caring for plants, but I love their beauty. What caused this plant's ...
- Q.I Planted A Zinnia Seed In A Big Pot, It Was Going Well But The Past Few Weeks Its Been Shriveling Up And Dying. Idk The Cause Or - how to save it. Is it over-watered or not watered enough? Please help
- Q.I Live In Southeast Michigan. Would Zinnias And Cosmos Be A Good Combo To Plant Together. How Far Apart Should I Plant Them.? - I am planting in full sun with a south exposure.
- Q.White Speckle Disease - Hi, I dealt with this problem midway into summer last year with a new garden I planted. It dominated my ...
- Q.My Zinnia\’s Are Always Beautiful. This Year The Leaves Are Being Eaten And Looks Like They Might Be Eating The Flowers As Well - . What can I do? I fed it Miracle grow but I think something is eating them.
- Q.Questions About Zinnias - 1. How soon can you sow freshly harvested Zinnia seeds? or do I have to wait till next spring. 2. ...
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2021Q.How Can I Keep My Flowers From Being Eaten?
I planted zinnias, marigolds and morning glories by a telephone/electrical pole twice. The first time it was only zinnias. The second time it was all of the above. Either bunnies or squirrels have taken away the plants. I was hoping that marigolds might discourage them but NO, those disappeared as well. Oddly, this is the only location where this is happening in the backyard. There are flowers in other areas. Suggestions? Is enclosing the area with chicken wire or something like that the only option? Help! Thanks.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.That is very strange. Unfortunately, without seeing signs of the culprit, we could only guess.
For now, these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals
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Anonymous on
July 31, 2021Q.What Causes Plant Leaves To Become Spotted
I am a novice when it comes to caring for plants, but I love their beauty. What caused this plant's leaves to spot?
- Answered by
luis_pr on
July 31, 2021A.Getting the plants wet for long periods of time when fungal spores are present in the planting area is enough and would promotes development of leaf spots in zinnias as well as other plants. Clean sanitation practices and anything that makes the fungi "uncomfortable" will help minimize the chances of getting these infections. Not enough info was given to classify the leaf spots. Possibilities: alternaria leaf spot or cercospora leaf spot. I have seen some copper fungicides for cercospora useful on hydrangeas, like Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide RTU Spray.
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August 21, 2021Q.I Planted A Zinnia Seed In A Big Pot, It Was Going Well But The Past Few Weeks Its Been Shriveling Up And Dying. Idk The Cause Or
how to save it. Is it over-watered or not watered enough? Please help
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is probably overwatered. When plants are in a big pot it is easy to overwater because there is so much soil that stays wet. Try replacing the soil and repotting in a smaller pot if one is available. If not, replace soil and only water when the soil is dry and do not saturate the whole container.
If it is inside, it will do better outside.
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May 17, 2022Q.I Live In Southeast Michigan. Would Zinnias And Cosmos Be A Good Combo To Plant Together. How Far Apart Should I Plant Them.?
I am planting in full sun with a south exposure.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Zinnias and cosmos are wonderful for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Depending on the varieties, there could be a big height difference, so determine the mature heights before planting. The distance between will also depend on the varieties chosen, but they both have the potential to spread width-wise, so 2 feet should be ample.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/zinnia/growing-zinnia-flowers.htm
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June 27, 2022Q.White Speckle Disease
Hi, I dealt with this problem midway into summer last year with a new garden I planted. It dominated my Zinnias and dahlias and then the 4’oclocks got hit with it. I pick off the infected leaves but I’m left with nearly nothing afterwards:( I spray neem oil at least 1x per week (& hit underside of leaves). My plants are spaced as they should be with room to breathe and right now no plant touches another in the garden. I water from the bottom close to ground. I used a copper fungicide last year as well but it still kept coming. What is this and how do I get rid of? It spreads like crazy. Lower leaves is where it seems to start or be the worst.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I believe that is spider mite damage, rather than fungal. Since the Neem oil isn't working you might try a miticide.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
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July 12, 2022Q.My Zinnia\’s Are Always Beautiful. This Year The Leaves Are Being Eaten And Looks Like They Might Be Eating The Flowers As Well
. What can I do? I fed it Miracle grow but I think something is eating them.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 19, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Some of the main culprits are Japanese beetles, caterpillars, grasshoppers, slugs and snails. Here is what to do:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/holes-in-plant-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/skeletonized-plant-leaves.htm
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July 30, 2022Q.Questions About Zinnias
1. How soon can you sow freshly harvested Zinnia seeds? or do I have to wait till next spring. 2. Can seeds be collected from cut Zinnia flowers once they have dried or do flowers have to be dried on the plant?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 10, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Seeds need to mature on the plant before they are harvested. Zinna seeds mature to black on dry flowerheads. They don't need any special cold treatment before planting the seeds, so you can plant them after harvesting if you have enough growing time left in the year before any cold spells. They are not frost hardy. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/zinnia/growing-zinnia-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-harvesting-in-autumn.htm
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