Q.Is It Normal For My Indoor Oxalis To Be 10″ Tall And Leggy? - Last summer was very hot and dry in Texas. I have always had oxalis outside and in shady areas. They ...
A.I suspect it is not getting enough light. Do you have a south facing window? The old fashioned, pink variety takes part to full sun outside so indoors try to duplicate that light. It can get up to a foot ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Pine Tree Leaves Turning Yellow - Dry yellow leaves
A.Is that an indoor palm leaf rather than a pine? It may have an insect pest. Is there any webbing? The leaves have that mottled look associated with spider mite damage. Yellow leaves also can be attributed to over ...Read MoreQ.My Miniature Monkey Grass Is Disappearing In Patches. - It’s not dying or yellowing just disappearing in patches. What’s the cause and what’s the cure?
A.It needs well draining soil. Excess moisture may be causing it to die out. I see some spots with moss, which grows in shady, compacted soil or soils that don't drain well. It could be too that moisture is draining ...Read MoreQ.Clivias - I would like an identity on what is eating my clivias please. Location Albany WA My Rhubarb has similar damage ...
A.It looks more like a fungal leaf spot disease where spots form on the leaf, then the spots fall out. Make sure your rhubarb plants are in full sun in well draining soil and avoid overhead watering. Here is ...Read More
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Q.My Camellia Bush Has Buds But The Flowers Are Not Opening, What Can I Feed It To Make The Flowers Bloom? - I have a very large Camellia bush that actually is a tree. I have several on my property in different ...
A.There are several possibilities. Petal blight is a fungal disease usually due to excessive moisture. Buds may drop, or if the flowers open they turn brown and drop. Another issue is bud drop which occurs when there is too much ...Read MoreQ.Gnat Problem Coming From Our Sunroom With Many Plants - Good morning! Since mid December, in NE Florida, we have had a gnat problem and the source seems to be ...
A.Those pesky gnats are common where houseplants are concerned. The best thing you can do is let the top 2 to 3 inches of soil in your plants dry before watering again. The gnats need moisture for their eggs and ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Cuts - Should I apply something to large pruning cuts on fruit trees
A.It is no longer recommended to seal pruning cuts. They will heal faster if left uncovered. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/should-you-seal-a-tree-wound.htmRead MoreQ.30 Year Healthy 15’ Eugenia Bushes/trees Concern - My former neighbor and I shared an effective privacy fence using our trees/bushes. He died. The new people cut down ...
A.It can be tricky to get foliage to grow on plant sides that have been without sun for years. Try pruning the stems if you can reach them. If the stems/branches are dead, remove them. (Scrape some bark off; if ...Read MoreQ.Drought Resistant Fire Resistant Plants With Long Roots For Slop Hill In Southern California - to whom it may concerns I have been searching the plants for my hill which is facing north, gets full ...
A.Fire resistant plants are most important close to structures. Any plant will eventually burn, but there are choices that are more effective. Here are some drought and fire resistant plants: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/fire-smart-landscaping/ https://www.firefree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fire-Resistant-Plants.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-fire-adaptation.htm https://firesafesdcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Comprehensive-Fire-Resistant-Plant-List.pdf https://defensiblespace.org/plants/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-fire-affects-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/firescaping-your-lawn-and-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-plants-for-nearly-any-landscape.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/west/plants-that-thrive-in-the-west.htmRead MoreQ.What Is Attacking My Agapanthus? - I have about 8 agapanthus that have thrived for many years but this year they are not flowering and are ...
A.I suspect it is an insect such as aphids or mealybugs. Treat the plants with Neem oil to combat either of those. It also acts as a fungicide and will help with powdery mildew, if that is going on, too. ...Read MoreQ.Should The Dried Blossoms Be Trimmed Of My Tree - It’s mid January and I’m not sure if I should trim off the dried blossoms on the tree.
A.Generally you do not need to remove spent blossoms from trees. They should fall off on their own and should not prevent the recurrence of new blossoms. If you want seedpods, cutting off the bloom will prevent seeds from forming.Read MoreQ.Indoor Improved Meyer Lemon Problem - Please help diagnose this!
A.The brown tips on the leaves usually indicate low humidity. To increase the humidity, set the pot on a tray of pebbles with about 1/4 inch of water in the tray. The water should not touch the bottom of the ...Read MoreQ.What Keeps Defoliating All Of My Plants? - For the last few months literally anything I put in my backyard with a leaf on it gets immediately defoliated ...
A.Do you see any rabbits in your yard? The cut at an angle is common for rabbit damage. If the wire mesh is not buried several inches underground, they can get under that, too. Deer also like foliage, but leave ...Read MoreQ.Wandering Jew Close To Death - I have a wondering Jew that was doing well until Christmas when we moved it and it didn't get the ...
A.This is common in wandering Jew plants, now called inch plants. They need to be renewed every year or so. You can cut off the healthy pieces to root in water or insert the healthy pieces directly into fresh potting ...Read MoreQ.Plumeria With Seed Pods - My plumeria is too tall to bring into the garage or greenhouse for the winter. It has four seed pods. ...
A.You could prune the plumeria to be the desired height for the garage. If the seeds are nearly mature they should go ahead and finish developing once the stem is severed from the plant. If the seeds are not close ...Read MoreQ.Money Tree Is Losing Leaves - My money tree - about 5 yrs old has been losing leaves since I repotted it last summer. It is ...
A.Is it in the same place it was before repotting? If not, consider moving it back. They do not like to be moved. It may be getting too much or not enough water. Let the soil dry out between watering. ...Read MoreQ.Can I Cut Back A Tomato Plant That Is Spindly, But Growing Tall? - I received two small cherry tomato plants from a friend and I re-potted them. They are growing tall, but very ...
A.It sounds like they aren't getting enough light. See if you can place them where they will get more sun, 4 to 6 hours a day. Also make sure the pots are large enough. These articles should help: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/cherry-tomatoes/ https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/growing-vegetables-in-containers/Read MoreQ.Is Is Possible To Propagate A Camillian In December - IF so, how do I do it
A.Chameleon groundcover spreads by underground rhizomes and is considered invasive. You can propagate it by rooting cuttings indoors and wait till spring to plant it outside (after the danger of frost has passed.) If you want to wait till spring ...Read More
