bouganvilla

Questionwhy did all the leaves and flowers fall off of my potted bouganvilla? AnswerI cant tell from here what conditions the plant is exposed to. Usually extreme changes in a plant, is the result of extreme change

croton flowers

QuestionMy croton houseplant has grown 3 extensions which keep getting little star like flowers. They fall off and new ones grow. Are they flowers? If I plant them will they grow more corton plants? What can you tel

trees

QuestionI want to get a tree as a gift for someone with a greenhouse. It is located in New York State, but the greenhouse is kept warm >50-60degrees year round- any ideas? AnswerThere are trees and there a

frost-bitten ferns

QuestionHello! I left my two beautiful ferns outside on the front porch while we were out of town-not knowing the temperature would drop at/below freezing while we were gone. Now, I have two brown, very

rosemary

QuestionThis may be out of your expertise. I got a small piece of my neighbors rosemary bush, with a small piece of root attached. Their bush is very large and spreading, and is actually flowering at thi

Blackening plant stems on a geranium plant what is it and how do I help my plant survive

QuestionOver the summer my plant was outside.Just these last couple of weeks I brought the plant inside,and now the plant stems are turning black as night. Whats wrong with my plant and how can I help it so it dont

Costa Blanca Garden

QuestionCan you please tell me if I can grow honeysuckle in a container,I live on Costa Blanca 2nd line to the sea,I have an open fence at bottom of my garden and would like something fragrant & pretty to give scree

loquat seedlings

QuestionWhen will you ship seedlings of the loquat trees? I have a protected SE side suitable for a loquat. Thanks, Bill in DE AnswerI checked in my handy Sunset National Garden book for the zone in DE. You a

container gardening and pot making

QuestionI read in the Old Farmers Alminac about growing potatos in a trash can. Could I also do that with sweet potatoes? My next question is; How do you make pots out of news paper? Ive been seeing this device to u

Root rot

Question I knew you would be able to help! My apologies for not giving you enough information. I live in Southern California and these impatiens have lasted for over 20 years and usually bloom most of the year, alt

bushes for moist clay soil

QuestionI have two gardenias planted beside the steps leading up to my front porch (theyre approximately two years old). One is thriving, the other is not. The one that is thriving has the following (ext

Container Tomatos

QuestionHow can I tell if I am watering too much? AnswerSome things to know when you are watering plants: Plants need oxygen around their roots, to keep from drowning. When the soil is always wet, and never allowe

Whats compatible...

QuestionHi, Im a novice Gardner at best with an absolute passion for amaryllis. I have this idea to procure one of those big 2 foot planters, and fill it full of bulbs. However, I would like to know if

container zuchini

QuestionQUESTION: i am residing in east bay,San francisco.can i grow zucchinis in containers? i have a small deck so if the plant has too many vines and rambles a lot i might not be able to grow them.and if i am abl

Container Bushes?

QuestionI would like to create more privacy for my condos patio by planting some bushes. Ive got an end unit that everyone walks by and they can see right into my dining room/kitchen. T

Bayer All in One on Container Roses

Question I grow roses in containers in the SF Bay Area. With the climatic conditions prevalent in my area, my biggest and most enduring problem is powdery mildew. Last year I purchased Bayers Advan

balcony garden pests

QuestionQUESTION: I live on the third floor of an apartment building in West Los Angeles, about five miles inland, with a southwest-facing balcony, where I have herbs, kalanchoes, a Christmas cactus and a large jade

Potatoes in tyres

QuestionI am growing potatoes in tyres. When do I add soil and or tyres? Should I cover the leaves with soil as they start to emerge or wait until I can see some of the stalks (in which case how much?) thanks Answ

Squirrel on the loose

QuestionI recently experienced some heart problems. My doctor suggested gardening to relieve some of my stress. I have to say I have been enjoying it and look forward to coming home each day to see the p

Full Afternoon Sun - Where to Start

QuestionHi, Im excited to have found this site! We just moved to a new area from being in a different climate zone and into a new house were renting, and Ive just started to garden. Since were renting, I want to do