texts: Pinto Beans Plant - Leaves turning yellow , wilting at bottoms , translucent holes

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Recently I've noticed translucent spots in my leaves . This plant is roughly 1-2 months old . It is a pinto bean plant , it was grown from seed . It started growing inside a paper towel , and was unfortunately exposed to some mold . However it was quickly removed , and planted into a small jar to begin growing . And it was doing fine after it had been removed .
It hasn't been exposed to outside , and has been an indoor plant it's entire life .

I just transferred it out of the small starting container today , into a larger glass container , as I had noticed the roots had grown far too deep for the container . I have a feeling this was a part of the problem . But unfortunately I'm not well versed in pinto bean plants .
The leaves have begun to yellow , and speckle , and curl at the bottoms as well as darken from the bottom up .

I have transfered it into a bigger container , and it is now in sun , as opposed to the less well lit spot it had been previously .

Is there anything else I can do to help Mr. Beanie ?


texts: Does anyone know the name of this aloe?  There's no indentification info available other then the photo itself that i found online.


texts: What causes widening in the stem of a lucky bamboo?

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I purchased this strange looking bamboo plant solely because it looked so unique.

I am totally curious which species it could be, and why it grew a round ball shape on its stock.

The length of internodes is very small-maybe.     0.5 cm or smaller .

The leaves are and top stems are growing very quickly, and I'd love to see more of this neat, uneven growth pattern.

Can anyone help?


texts: Is there any way to prevent maple seeds from developing?

texts: Is there any way to prevent maple trees from producing seeds? I have 2 old maples that are beautiful trees, but I hate the seeds. They sprout everywhere, they clog up the gutters and get tracked in the house. The seeds are produced by the thousands.


texts: Are mature store-bought veggie plants like these intended to stay in their pots?

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We recently bought some large and mature (already budding) tomato and bell pepper plants from costco.  Unfortunately they have 3 to 5-ish plants per pot, and I'm trying to figure out what to do with them.
Are they intended to stay in their container for the remainder of their life over summer?  We would like to transplant to our garden, but it seems like they would experience a lot of shock at this phase in their life, especially if we have to separate the plant roots from each other.
If we do transplant, any tips on how we would go about separating them without shocking them too much?  There are plenty of articles out there on transplanting (although those are usually seedlings), but not a lot on separating mature veggie plants like tomatoes and peppers.
Edit: We got "Husky Cherry Red" tomatoes and "California Wonderful" bell pepper plants, and we live in zone 5b, 6a (Denver).

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texts: Can I use cedar hog fuel instead of clean fill to bring up my soil line?

texts: I have a really uneven property, but I'm not a big fan of clean fill. Can I use cedar hog fuel instead of the fill? My plan is put around 12"- 24" of cedar hog fuel and put on the top about 6"-12" of topsoil, and just plant grass on it. Is this a good idea?


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After sawing a lot of wood, we're left with quite a lot of sawdust. I have been using it during composting to ensure that the compost doesn't get too green and wet, but is there something else I can use it for in the garden - and is it ok to use the sawdust in the compost, as I've been doing?

The sawdust is from natural and untreated wood.


texts: My Watermelon Peperomia that I purchased about 3 weeks ago keeps turning black! The leaves get cracks in them and then get these thin black areas that spread. There does not appear to be pests on the soil or leaves. I am watering sparingly, when the top 1" feels dry. Help!


texts: Mist vs dripping irrigation for fruit trees

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

I suspect that mist is more expensive, but covers a larger area of the tree roots.


texts: Could I have prevented an Emerald Ash Borer infestation?

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Our city sent us a letter informing us that the ash tree in our parkway was infested with the Emerald Ash Borer insect.  The city removed the tree a few weeks ago.

Is there anything I could have done to have saved the tree?  Or prevent the infestation?


texts: Can one can help with my capsicum plants?

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Hello everyone,

I am new to gardening, I have problems with my capsicum plants, I have about 10 plants, they all have curved leaves, and huge leaves. They don’t look healthy. I spread neem oil mix on them over last two weeks, there is no difference. So can anybody help?

Cheers
Bianca


texts: Mimosa tree split...can it become a tree again

texts: Our Mimosa tree split for a few years due to the weather and we finally had to cut it down to a stump. Can it grow into a tree from the stump? There are tons of shoots coming out from it right now. Thanks!


texts: What are some low maintenance plants I can use for my front yard?

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I've got two sections in my front yard, each with one terrible looking plant. I've removed all other plants(mostly weeds). I want to remove the remaining two plants leaving me with a clean slate.

One section is an L-shape 8x4 section and the other is somewhat round 6ft in diameter around my light post. Both sections are currently filled with mulch to prevent weeds from growing.

What are some good options for bushes and "filler" plants that don't require much maintenance?Watering and some occasional trimming at most.


texts: What are these coatings on strawberry stems?

texts: My strawberry plants have some kind of coating on their stems. It looks like dirt, but I've removed it several times and it keeps coming back. It also follows the stem. It doesn't seem to harm the plant, but it sometimes covers stem ends. This is what it looks like:


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I have a couple of avocado seedlings that I started roughly at the same time, one suspended over water and one planted in soil.

The water method seems to have worked slightly quicker, but it will soon get to the point where it needs planting on. I'm comfortable with doing that, my question is:

Should I remove the pit from the sapling? If not now, when? Or should I ever?

They are both to become house plants, not produce trees.


texts: How do I facilitate longer and even growth?

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I would like to know if I should cut off the leaves in the middle to facilitate longer and even growth to match the sides?
The 2 sides are growing but as you can see, it is yellow. Should I spray water on it? Are those roots or stems?
I have also just bought a bigger pot to repot the plant. The pic below is in old pot.

Thank you!


texts: Identify begonia with variegated leaves and pink margins

texts: I saw this Begonia in a restaurant in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and was very impressed by it. What is it exactly? Is it hard to grow?


texts: Just purchased a home and was wondering what types of trees the were

texts: Small tree had green leaves but they turned purple in early summer and now they also purple sweet smelling berries


texts: What are the benefits of dethatching your lawn?

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I have St. Augustine grass. What exactly is the process of dethatching? This question went into a brief discussion regarding dethatching.

Are there benefits to dethatching? When is the latest time of the year to dethatch one's lawn?


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I have a 6 year old citrus tree of the Washington Navel Variety.

A couple of weeks ago the weather warmed up so it did that burst of new growth, but upon inspection, they all seem to be watersprouts. They're all above the graft line, but they're weak looking leaves with "wings" and spikes on the boughs.

I realise you're supposed to prune them, but the tree seems to be mostly composed of watersprouts at this point (its looking very barren at the moment).

So, the questions are:

Is this something that the tree is going to pull out of, or is the scion dead?
Should I prune all the watersprouts? Is there a risk of killing the tree?


texts: What is this thorny tree with small, oval leaves, and seed pods?

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I found this tree growing on a farm on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. It has really nasty thorns sticking out all over.

Click on pictures for larger view.


texts: How can I stop cane borers in my rose bush?

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I've been having problems where whenever I prune one of my rose bushes, often one of the branches is burrowed into by a nasty cane borer, meaning I have to cut back the rose even further. I'm trying to control the problem by applying PVA to the exposed canes just after they're cut, but I'm worried this is bad for the rose.

Is there anything I can do to prevent these insects from attacking the plants? It has affected multiple bushes and killed off a gooseberry by now. I don't have photos of the damaged plants, as I've cut off the affected canes.


texts: I recently bought this plant and was wondering whether this was a weed or whether I need to cut this back over time? Thanks


texts: Wondering if it's fine to use line posts that are 1.66in instead of 2 3/8 terminal posts to build a 3ft fence. It's going to be framed in wood with some hogwire/welded wire wood panels so there will be a good amount of weight.


texts: Why has my peach tree stopped producing fruit?

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I have a big peach tree in front of my house, the first 2 years I was here it bore fruit but the last couple summers it hasn't.  Is there something I need to do to get it to bear fruit again?

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The tree hasn't produced in 2 years, I live in west Michigan and the last few years have been rather odd in that we get 1 week of summer (80-90 degrees) followed by a week or so of spring again (40-60 degrees)  I have noticed flowering generally at the top of the tree during the 1 week, which don't come to anything over the "real" summer.  The rest of the tree is bare, no leaves, no flowering nothing.

I don't know how long the tree has been there, it may have been planted when the house was built (1994) which would make it an old tree but I'm not sure about that.  It is about as tall as the house (1.5 story above ground) I don't know if that is "big".


texts: Is this palm tree at risk of falling over?

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Photos: https://imgur.com/a/1LM43Ox

It looks like it has grown around its container. Does anything need to be done about this? It is pretty close to the house. Thanks.


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Is anyone able to identify this small office plant?

It seems to get only a small amount of natural light, if that helps.

Thanks!


texts: What is this four-petal lavender to white flower?

texts: This 4 petaled flower is growing in partial sun, slightly on the moist side. Stalk is 2 to 5 feet high. Blooming in May in Oregon. Flowers range from white to medium lavender and have a slight pleasant fragrance.  Don't know if is a self-seeding annual or a perennial that dies back in winter.


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I've had this Hindu rope plant for about two years and it has never branched at all. It was grown from a cutting, so I'm not sure if i should ever expect it to branch; I'm not very familiar with the nuances of these plants.

Is it possible to prompt it to branch, or is the only way to make it more balanced and less lanky to cut the end, re-root it, and plant it with the existing end?

My apologies for the rotated picture - that's not fixable to my knowledge within Stack Exchange, and rotating them on my desktop prior to uploading didn't help.


texts: What can I plant in dry shade at the base of a deciduous hedge?

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I have planted a deciduous native hedge (Euonymus Europaeus, Viburnum lantana, Acer campestre and Viburnum opulus, plus an existing full-size sycamore) along the south-eastern boundary of my back garden in southern England (Gloucestershire).  The soil is clay, but dry and shaded because of the tree and hedge, and the area is exposed to cold wind parallel to the hedge in the winter.

At present, the area in front of the hedge is planted with cornus with green stems, and looks particularly uninteresting all year round (apart from spring when there are some  crocus and bluebells in among the cornus).  What can I plant in front of the hedge to provide more interest, especially in the spring summer and winter (the hedge should be the star in autumn)? It needs to be fully hardy in a Gloucestershire winter.


texts: What species is this large clump of lawn grass?

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I recently planted tall fescue in the shaded, wet areas of my lawn (mostly around the patio) as the couch grass simply would not grow there. I noticed there was a fine, long, dark green clump grass starting to grow in this area as I was throwing the tall fescue seed down. It has since grown into lush, dark green ground cover that blends in perfectly with my blue couch lawn. It grew fast too.

I need to find out what this is and replace the tall fescue I laid down with this! I'm going to take a guess and say it's Bluegrass or Buffalo Grass.

Photo 1: comparison between the grasses, showing that this mystery grass isn't tall fescue

Photo 2: shows the clump formation and the length of the leaves (20cm)

Photo 3: shows the clump formation and beautiful blue green colour


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I’m at my wit’s end. I have a cyclamen that I’ve had about two years now. I keep it next to a spider plant and some succulents—all containered, all indoors. About six months ago I discovered these incredibly tiny white worms/larvae on the stems of the leaves. There’s no visible damage to the plants, but I live in a studio and don’t want bugs in my one room of living space.

I already leave it to get really dry in between watering (I had a fungus gnat problem once so this habit has stuck). I tried a houseplant inspect killer (imidacloprid) with no effect. I’ve tried a spray bottle with soap in it 4-5 times, and it seems like they’re gone for about two weeks but they come back! They don’t seem to be on the other plants and the soapy solution hasn’t been well tolerated by my succulents so I think I’m giving up on that.

Is it possible they’re fungus gnat larvae? I am skeptical because they are on the stems, not on the soil, and they don’t seem to match the pics I see online. I also once had a spider mite problem with some herbs that I dealt with by throwing all those plants and soil away, but these don’t have legs...

I wish I had a better photo but as you can see they are incredibly small!

Any help is appreciated as I may just toss the plants if I can’t figure out how to get rid of them!


texts: I had a tomato seedling 30cm high growing in potting soil in a large pot, but the pot had no drain hole so the water built up and went sour. I have replanted the tomato into another holed pot, but am left with the old smelly sour potting soil. How can I rejuvenate it or must I throw it away?


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I reside in Pune (India). I am trying to get a list of native trees which can be planted on a hill near our house. I tried to google the list but couldnt find one. Can somebody please help with it?
The trees can be flowering or fruit bearing.


texts: I purchased this guy about three weeks back but couldn't ID it. What is it called and how do I best care for it?


texts: So I have a section of the garden layered with small-ish stones which I want to clear for veg growing. What kind of ideas are there which are cheap and not too tasking. I'm thinking of some kind of sieve or sifter method. The images are of the top layer and what it looks like after digging a couple inches


texts: I have an orange tree that is planted in a pot. As it has gotten bigger, it has started to lean and now i am getting concerned. I don't want the weight of the oranges to pull it down. How can I stake the tree without hurting it or its roots?


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It appears that Washington DC has a green roof rebate program where I can get $15/sq.ft to install a green roof.

  Green roofs are stormwater management practices that capture and store rainfall in an engineered growing media that is designed to support plant growth. A portion of the captured rainfall evaporates or is taken up by plants, which helps reduce runoff volumes, peak runoff rates, and pollutant loads on development sites. Green roofs typically contain a layered system of roofing that is designed to support plant growth and retain water for plant uptake while preventing ponding on the roof surface. The roofs are designed so that water drains vertically through the media and then horizontally along a waterproofing layer towards the outlet. Extensive green roofs are designed to have minimal maintenance requirements.

I like the idea of being environmentally friendly and storm water run off is a major issue. I am a little worried about minimal maintenance as I don't have access to my flat roof and do not like the idea of climbing a 35 foot ladder with gardening supplies.

What type of maintenance is typical of a well designed green roof?


texts: Growing Oyster mushroom: Is my spawn growing healthily?

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I am trying to grow oyster mushrooms. They had a very strong smell which dissipated slowly over the week now ( I actually asked another question here  Question ) I am not sure of how the process is going as I don't know anything about oyster mushrooms in particular and it is my first time. So can you confirm that my spawn is growing healthy with the provided picture(s)?

What I did:

I used a 3-4 gallon transparent bucket which I drilled holes into.

I used woodchips and oat bran as substrate.

I added the spawn I bought online in layers.

Stored them in a dark place

Here are the photo of spawn after 8-9ish days

I can provide any information that you request.


texts: Does anyone know what this green/yellow/red houseplant is?

texts: I bought it at the farmer's market and the vendor did not seem to know what it was. It's driving me crazy! :-)


texts: Books about medical and culinary herb growing and processing

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I planning to start my own medical/culinary growing farm somewhere in the not too far future. I'm on a training at the moment on this subject (I'll get a mid-level exam paper about it that I can use to work in this field). Luckily the literature in my native language (Hungarian) is pretty good but I would happily read something international on this subject to widen my view.

My question that is there any literature on this subject? I'm interested in mechanized (possibly industrial-scale) growing only (like what machinery to use, how to grow herbs on hectares etc) but mainly what I get when using google is how to grow a few herbs in your backyard garden.

For example, this is what I'm looking for (finding something a bit more generic would be a lot more useful):

https://www.crcpress.com/Chamomile-Industrial-Profiles/Franke-Schilcher/p/book/9780415334631

Thanks


texts: Help identifying plant (supposed to be radicchio) and advice what to do with it

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Late last summer, I planted some seeds from a Burpee packet labeled "Radicchio, Red Verona". All but one sprouted and threw out some base leaves that did remind me of the cabbage I grew the year before. But then a white fly infestation and overgrown tomatoes conspired to destroy all but one.

In late fall I cleared the garden of all the annuals, but since that one "radicchio" was still hanging in there, I left it. It stayed green throughout winter. Then, in May, it shot up a tall stalk very quickly, which does not remind me of cabbage at all. Now it is developing a number of what look like flower heads.

So, what is it really, and what should I do with it?

My only theory is that it is out of control radicchio and this is what happens when it gets too early of a start. And if so, should I cut it off at the base, leaving a few leaves, in the hope it will grow a proper head of radicchio?

Or is it just a weed?


texts: Ideas needed to sort out this waterlogged, dark, mess in front of my house

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In front of my North facing window, on a slight tilt, is this 1.5m x 3m patch of, well, mud.

There is are paving slabs just underneath the window, but the moss is happily growing which gives you an idea of how the whole bit often sits for a day in 1-2 inches of water.

I've tried laying mesh on it then putting various rocks around it as you can see. I left big gaps for large pots, thinking I could put big plants in there that will give it some life over winter.

It rained hard 2 days ago and the whole lot just sat in about 4 inches of water and.. well.. it's just not working.

My wife suggested making it into a pond! I'm still liking the rockery idea but considered maybe putting something over the top, almost like decking, to life the rocks and plants out of the way. I'm clueless when it comes to drainage.

For reference this is Aberdeen Scotland where the max temp in summer is about 25oC (77f) and min in winter around -5oC (23f). The area never gets sunlight and it rains every 3 days.

Any suggestions for a way forward?

Edit - 2 more photos added with annotations. One looking "head on" towards the house. One where I crouched down so you can see the angle of the neighbours garden.

Edit 2: Some great advice on the comments. I've decided I can't ignore this problem so my next step is to dig in and around the area to see if I can work out why this ground isn't draining. The house is 30 years old so there's little chance this has been a problem from the start. I'll report back when I get chance to get dug in.


texts: Is my tree OK? (Bubbly effect on stem of Rainbow Eucalyptus)

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We have a ~1 year old Rainbow Eucalyptus tree.
It's now about 1 metre tall, and we've noticed a concerning 'bubbly' texture on most of its upper stems. The "bubbliness" is the same sort of hard-ness as the stems; somewhat smooth, and sort of waxy.
I could easily scrape/cut the "wax" away, in which case it initially maintained it's shape and texture. It was relatively easy to 'smush' between my fingers, at which point it felt somewhat wet and 'mushy', and had no discernable "contents".
The mid-height stems seem less affected, and the lowest seem entirely unaffected.
The leaves in the crown also seem more curled than I would have expected.

We're in North London, UK.
The tree was bought in the summer.
The tree was outside on a South-facing Patio through to mid-October, well before it got properly cold.
It was then moved to a (not-really sealed or insulated) South-facing lean-to/greenhouse, which stayed above 10 C until mid-November.
We brought it fully inside the night before the first frost.

Images below. (click for hi-res images)

Qustion: Is our tree OK?
If not, is it save-able?

Affected Branches:

Unaffected branch

Overall tree

Results of scraping wax


texts: About 8 weeks ago I stuck a couple cut fig branches in a glass of water in a sunny space.  As of today, one of the cuttings has sprouted a couple of leaves out the side of the branch, but I don't see any roots developed at the bottom where initially cut.  I would eventually like to plant the cutting outside.  What do I do from this point on to make sure there is something I can plant that will be viable?


texts: What are these black spots on my rose tree?

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If I press these little dots, there is a white cream-like substance inside.  Some leaves are completely eaten, but I am not sure if it is linked. This plant, a rose tree,  had fallen on the ground when I arrived in the garden, hence lot of insects could eat it.
This photo was taken in Singapore.


texts: Can I save Aloe vera plants that were pulled out of the ground?

texts: Our new place has lots of different species of cacti plus Aloe vera plants. This entire walkway is way overgrown with Aloe vera. My grandson thought he was helping me by pulling a whole bunch out. Can I save all those he pulled?


texts: Kalanchoe issues. Leggy, yellowing leaves, etc

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I've had this kalanchoe for a year and a half and it was doing great until a couple months ago. It started getting very tall, almost etiolated with all the bottom leaves dying. I was likely watering it too much so cut back a few weeks ago, no luck. The leaves aren't waxy and thick like they were, they got very soft soft and thin. I thought the etiolation meant more sunlight needed, but I've read direct sunlight can be an issue as well. I recently repotted it with loose soil. Should I move it?
Another interesting point. My partner and I each got one of these plants at the same time, same place. Her's looks exactly the same as when we bought it, but with larger and thicker leaves. Mine grew like crazy and is now doing wild things!
*Long-time lurker, first time poster. I checked all over and didn't see a question quite like this about a leggy kalanchoe. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.


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I would like to know the names of these trees. And whether the small black berry looking fruits are edible.

Edit: The small tree is not doing well, so I want to learn more about this tree in order to give it the best chance to survive.


texts: How can I revive wilted water basil plants?

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I bought these basil plants from the store. They looked a little droopy and wilting. They came with several bunches and they were half off and discounted because they've been there in the store so long.

The instructions on the bag indicated to put in a cup of water a little past the root. We did that and they seemed near their death after doing so. Are there any remedies to revive them?

The plant currently sits indoors in one of my very large beer mug. By my kitchen sink away from the cat.


texts: What trees are compatible for grafting with cherry trees?

texts: What varieties of trees are compatible for grafting with cherries other than other cherries? Plum, what else?


texts: My chilies look weak, what is the problem?

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My chilies do not look good since a couple of weeks.

They look generally weak: the leaves are quite pale/yellowy, and many drooping or even falling.
Some leaves are turning all black starting from the exterior.
Many are not growing anymore since a month or two.

What do you think is going on? What can I do?


texts: The peppers on my green pepper plant have Blossom End Rot.  Can I cut off the bad part and eat the unblemished part?  I have one plant growing in a planter.  It is in direct sun most of the day.  With as hot as it has been here in Delaware I have been watering it 2 times each day.  (Otherwise the plant droops.)


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I got my first indoor cat palm about 3 months ago. At first it seemed to be doing ok, but it started rapidly browning at the tips, and then entire leaves would yellow. There was another very helpful post on here where someone explained about spider mites, overwatering, and other factors! Since then, I did determine it had spider mites and have been checking regularly to make sure they do not return and treated it with need oil. I also rinsed it off in the shower before hand to shake it out. I also cut off dying leaves at the trunk as instructed.
I water it once a week, and lately I’ve been waiting until it gets dryer than that. It doesn’t get too much sunlight, so I’m thinking that could be part of it. I’ve also seen posts that say the soil and the water hardness could be a problem. I live in DC and Google says our water is “moderately hard” and I had used Miracle Gro Indoor Potting Mix. I thought it was improving because it’s been growing new stems, but I’m seeing that they are showing early signs of browning at the tip. Does anybody have any advice? I’ve included one photo where it usually is in the apartment, and other by the window for better light.


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I have an old John Deere 111, circa 1980, that seems to lose power when the blades are under an insignificant load. I'm not cutting very tall or abnormally heavy grass -- just your run of the mill yard here. The blades have been sharpened on a bench grinder and tested for balance. I've test the deck pulleys and they swing freely. Oil changed, cleaned the carb, and replaced the fuel filter.

When I engage the blades and without lowering the deck, they run at full power -- though it does leave an uneven, choppy cut on the grass. Now, when I lower the blades less than an inch, I can sense the blades not rotating at full power. The quality of the cut looks about like that of a mower being overloaded and choked out, but the engine runs fine the entire time. The quality improves when I reduce the speed to a snails crawl (2 of 5), but it is by no means perfect.

Does anyone have some advice on to why my mower is cutting poorly and also losing power when I lower the deck? I know this is a smaller JD, but this is ridiculous. Thanks for your help.


texts: What's this plant with long black seed pods?

texts: I just took over an allotment and in it there's this plant that has long black pods that contain what appear to be seeds.


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I am looking to plant several cacti and succulents together in a single pot.  Several of the plants will include a grafted "moon" cactus and a succulent "Eceveria Mazarine" there may be one or two similar plants added additionally.

I have read the cactus cannot deal with direct sunlight since the "scion" cactus on top lacks chlorophyl so it needs indirect sunlight.  Where as succulents prefer direct sunlight.  Both plants require soil which drains quickly.

As for the light the plants will be placed indoors behind paper blinds in a relatively sunny window which does not let any direct sunlight in.

As for the soil I plan to use regular potting soil will a small amount of sand I have collected from near the oceanfront added to the soil, then gravel as a top layer.

Are these plants compatible together?  and are the lighting and soil conditions adequate?


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Past couple of years I've been getting skunks digging in the yard. Not a lot but I've had to deal with sprayed pets which is no fun.

I applied Milky Spore past 2 falls but I was doing a little digging and ran across this guy. Any idea what type of grub it might be? I'm thinking it might not be a japanese beetle grub since the milky spore has had no effect on it.


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I bought my cat palm in July and it lived outside until the weather turned cold. It’s been indoors for a couple of months now and I fear that I over watered it once and it caused multiple leaves to turn black and so I trimmed them off. Now my cat palm looks like it’s going through a slow and painful death.
I also found white chalky stuff on the stems and sprayed it with Apple Cider Vinegar to kill whatever was infesting my palm. It’s still the middle of winter where I am and I’m contemplating whether or not I should report the cat palm now or hope that it survives until Spring to repot and put it back outside where natural environment can hopefully bring it back to life.
Picture 1. Cat Palm in October looking Healthy and Full
Picture 2: Cat Palm in January looking deadly
Picture 3 & 4 are the best shots I could take of the white spots I found on the stems
Pictures 5 & 6 are the leaves turning black


texts: I recently acquired this plant from a friend. I just need help identifying what type of bonsai/ plant this is.


texts: What type of plant is this in the Arizona desert?

texts: I want to identify this plant. It's located in Phoenix and appears to be a shrub.


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I am wondering if this orchid has outgrown it's pot?

If it is, should I wait until spring, or should I re-pot it right away. Thanks!


texts: Dragonfruit plant: Is this a fungal disease or is this normal?

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I see this white scab near the base of this dragon fruit plant:

The scab hasn't necessarily grown the way I've seen most white mildew or fungus grow. That part isn't soft or mushy either. The new growth looks nice and fresh. So, not sure if the white portion on the bottom is normal for the base of a dragonfruit or if it indicates that the plant is suffering some disease.
I suspected that it could be fungus and have sprayed some copper fungicide as a preventative measure.


texts: What plants can grow in bathroom humidity with no direct sunlight?

texts: I would like to have a plant in my bathroom, that can absorb the humidity when I shower, so that no attention to irrigation would be required. The bathroom however doesn't have direct sunlight.


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What I want to grow:

Cherry tomatoes
Iceberg & Romaine lettuce
Green/Yellow peppers
Strawberries

Room information:

55-75% RH, can be vented to the outside once a day manually (via a dryer pipe and a computer fan)
15 to 20 degrees celsius from night to day
200-400W of T5 high output fixtures

Question

Would hydro or aquaponics be a more suitable solution and what style, In media, Raft, PCV Pipe?

Do those 4 plants play nicely together or should I do a media/PVC setup to separate some?


texts: How tall can Boxwood Green Velvet really grow?

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I really like the 'boxwood green velvet' for privacy hedge but I ideally need at least 5 ft of height. Most sources for example here says it grows 2 to 4 ft but at least one claims it grows 4 to 6 ft here.

Has anyone grown it more than 4 ft? Is there really any chance it can grow 5 ft even 6 ft?

I am considering this for north east US (boston area) where it should withstand the harsh winter as well.


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I bought a small venus fly trap kit to sow. Three of them sprouted and they were growing well. I had placed them at a south facing window, watering them every few days. I found them like this a few days ago. It feels like the roots are not dead, but the plants are almost burnt somehow.

The same thing has happened to my tulip bulbs that were sprouting well outside at a north facing balcony and they're in a similar situation as well. This is while my other plants at similar situation are doing pretty well. Any idea why this has happened and can I still rescue them?


texts: Will glyphosate based herbicide work with a food thickener?

texts: I would like to thicken some Roundup to form a drip-free paint for targeting weeds in groundcover beds. If I use Thick-It starch based food thickener, will I get the result I want? I would be watering down the Roundup 4-5 times normal, because of how thick it would go on. I could also add a wetting agent if it would help maximize contact. Does anyone see any problems with this idea?


texts: Will weed barrier work as a shade cloth?

texts: My cukes can get stressed during July and August, the hottest months of the year in Michigan. Will black weed barrier work as shade cloth or will too much heat build up behind it and further stress the cukes?


texts: What is causing these dark spots on my bonsai tree?

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My Cussonia bonsai suffers for a couple of months now from an unrecognized pest.
First I thought these are mites, so I bought a powder that you mix with water and spray on the leaves. But unfortunately it persists. It looks like brown spots on the back of the leaves, and some leaves are getting white spots all over,

Does anyone know what pest is it according to the images? (I could add only two since I'm a new user)
And if it mites, perhaps I should spray weekly or monthly?


texts: How long does it take Lycium chinense to grow fruit (from seed)?

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How many years does it take Lycium chinense to grow fruit, when grown from seed? Lycium chinense is one of the species of Goji Berries.

I live in southwestern Idaho (the hardiness zone ranges between about 4a and 6b, depending on the year, but usually -10 to -15° F. is the coldest it gets). It gets very hot (the hottest it's gotten has been about 116° F., but usually between about 100–110° F. is the yearly high), dry and semi-arid in the summer, and is often wet in the spring/winter and late fall. Our soil is clay-loam.

Note that the link refers to it as Lycium chinensis, but I've verified that this is indeed Lycium chinense. The Goji plants there are Lycium barbarum, though. Goji are in the Solanaceae family (along with peppers and tomatoes), but they're perennial shrubs.


texts: How do I determine soil moisture based on information from online weather systems?

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I want to build an automatic garden/lawn watering system based on a small computer. The system is connected to the Internet and is able to learn the current weather conditions and the short-term forecast. What I need for this project is the ability to determine the soil moisture content using only the readily available weather data.

One may argue that a set of humidity sensors buried into the ground would be the best choice, however the cost of such sensors is prohibitive for a small gardening project (around $300 each). Custom made sensors are cheap and easy to build, but the accuracy is low and it degrades over time.

I found a Chinese study but that is of limited help due to its large scale. Does anyone have a clue about how to calculate the moisture content?


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A clone that i had placed in water nearly a month ago has fairly long roots. However, they are starting to turn brown on the tips. Any idea what is happening? This clone took a long time to  root, around three weeks. The roots have been growing for about a week now. A second clone that i placed in a different bottle of water with fertilizer rooted quicker, about a week, however its roots are starting to darken too. Should i plant the second one asap? And is the first one saveable at all?

First Plant:

Second Plant

They are both kept in a window where light is available. Should i shield the roots from light?

I added miracle grow liquid fertilizer to substitute for soil in both of these solutions.


texts: How can I get a Morning Glory that was cut back to flower before the season's end?

texts: My Heavenly Blue Morning Glory was pruned last week just as it began to bloom.  Today is September 1. What can I do to save the blooming season?


texts: Keeping aphids away from my Chamomile once they've found it

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I've had good success with the Chamomile I planted in a 2 foot long windowbox and I had no pest issues before we started getting a lot of rain. I was treating them with neem oil diluted in water (1 ounce per gallon as recommended by the package, which is 70% neem oil) using a powered sprayer to coat the leaves of all my container plants. I think it is getting washed away with the rain. Now my plants have bunches of what I assume are aphids on the stem right underneath the flower.
I did enjoy the lady bugs that were attracted by the aphids. The ants not so much. I would prefer them gone. Applying the neem oil now that they're established doesn't seem to help - maybe I am not using a strong enough concentration? The plants seem healthy otherwise, so I suppose I could work around them and just try to harvest the flowers before they find them.
I'd rather not use anything toxic - they're in a container and I was using them for tea. They are in a box on the rail of a second story deck, so I could try some sort of barrier, but I need to get rid of the ones that are there currently. Would more frequent or stronger applications of neem oil be effective? Should I just prune any stem with aphids?
The containers this year are things we're trying out for when we pull out the ugly bushes that came with the house and replace them with raised beds next year. I have never been able to plant Chamomile without them being covered in ants, so I was excited that they were pest free for a couple months. If you have a recommendation that would work if we put them into a bed instead of keeping them in a container, I would be interested in that too.


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I live in the Boston metro area, which is a zone 6a/6b.  The grass we currently have does not do well in the summer at all.  The center of our yard is full sun most of the day and pretty much dies when the real summer heat arrives.  Therefore, I am considering planting a warm season grass in my yard.  For fun, I planted a patch of Bermuda grass this spring and it is thriving at the moment.  I know that it will go brown in the fall once the temperatures drop.  However, I do not know if it will withstand the winter and grow again in the spring. Winters in the Boston are are quite variable, year to year.  Some warm, with little snow and others modestly cold with lots of snow.

Anyone have experience growing a warm season lawn in the northeast?


texts: How can I remove nut grass growing in amongst dwarf mondo grass?

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Hi there,

The above photograph is of NutGrass growing in amongst Dwarf Mondo Grass, is there a selective herbicide or other method available to remove it with minor impact to the dwarf mondo grass?

Thankyou!


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We have a nice good-size bird's nest fern in the garden, inherited from the previous occupants. The problem is that there is a lime tree growing in the middle of the fern, and both the lime tree and the fern are too close to the other plants around it, limiting their growth and growing through these plants.

I want to saw off the lime tree and replant the fern elsewhere.

Considering that there is a tree with a root system growing through it, I hope I can saw off the fern at ground level. (Don't see other options)

Since it's normally an epiphyte, I'm hoping that it will survive this if it's watered well at its new location.

Do these ferns create a deep root system when grown in soil, and would it survive having its roots below its "nest" cut off?

Note: the location has a tropical rain forest climate - it's in Singapore next to a forest


texts: How to save roses - commercially potted gift ones with few roots?

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I was given a pot of (flowering) roses which I actually like and would want to keep and plant in my garden.

In this tiny pot there are 4 plants; each one has only a few roots  as a quick inspection showed.

What would I need to do to save these?

I would try to pot on each plant, cut off all the flowers and buds. Anything else? Is it worth the effort? Will they survive at all?


texts: What is this white flower found on a lake shore in Maine?

texts: White flower found on a lake shore in Maine.


texts: What happens when you take a cutting from a mature determinate tomato plant?

texts: If I take a cutting from a determinate tomato plant that has already produced fruit, will the cutting grow and produce, or will it just die, eventually? I know mature indeterminate tomato cuttings will grow and produce fruit, of course.


texts: What is this yellow ray flowering plant, found in Lynchburg, VA, that honey bees like?

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The flowers have slender petals.

My honey bees seem to like it!


texts: What would be a good "cat grass" for the central Texas heat?

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So I can buy the little pots of "cat grass" or even the grow kits at my local pet store, but I thought it would be more fun to have a little patch of it growing in the yard that (hypothetically) would be perennial so it would come back after (or maybe even stick around during) the winter.

Fortunately the manager of the pet store knew his stuff and let me know that their "cat grass" is actually winter rye.

So while I know this isn't stackexchange for pets, I was hoping someone would be able to recommend a grass that met the following criteria:

It will grow and survive in the Austin, Texas heat (we had 3 months of triple-digit days last Summer).
If possible, a grass that I could sow now. (I don't want to get it in beds but start from scratch, but if that's not an option, I'll do what I have to).
The grass guy at Home Depot admitted he didn't know a lot of indigenous grasses to Texas/Austin (having just arrived from Ohio) but did mention centipede grass, but with the warning that it was very fragile in the germination stage. Ideally, I'd like something simple that I don't have to barricade for a month while it matures.
Most importantly, would be a good "cat grass".  Based on the look and feel of the winter rye that they sell at the pet store, combined with what I've seen our cats gnaw on in the yard, I believe the basic criteria are:

Very thin, like stems (so not flat or blade-type)
Very soft, (this is what winter rye is like, I'm not sure our cats care as much),
Very tall.  By very tall, I don't mean wheat field tall, I think it just has to be tall enough both to stand out and get the cat's attention and keep them from having to lick and gnaw at dirt/bugs while trying to get their fix.

Bonus points if you know of a grass that would fit the above criteria and that cats are known to really enjoy.  Obviously I can't put "tasty to cats" as a criteria, but if anyone on here has already experimented/succeeded with growing a good indigenous Texas-style cat grass, obviously that would avoid finding out that some grass that is otherwise prefect just smells/tastes like crap to most cats.

Any help is appreciated, even if it's only suggestions that meet 2 or 3 of the criteria.


texts: How can I propagate a baby spider plant?

texts: Every time I try to propagate a baby spider plant into a new pot from its parent, the babies die after a week. Their leaves turn yellow and fall. Their roots rot. Why is this happening?


texts: I put some mint cuttings in a plastic cup, along with tap water and a few pebbles. It's been a few months now, and the mint is still alive and kicking. Rather than getting some soil and a pot for the mint, would it be possible for the mint to survive indefinitely given adequate water and sunlight? Or would the mint eventually die from lack of nutrition?


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I'm new to gardening. I have a container garden on my patio. Everything was started from seed in my kitchen. I planted 3 straight 8 cucumber seedlings in a 18 gal tote.

I used, against better judgement, organic bed soil. A lot has happened since I started in February.  I moved this heavy container in and outside to get it used to the outside conditions of zone 6b (I think). Apparently my patio is on a slope and therefore when watering one day, one side of container ended up with too much water and killed the plant on the side. Now I'm trying to save the other two and realize the soil is too heavy and doesn't allow much air circulation.

I want to amend the soil with maybe some peat moss or something but I'm afraid that I'll only kill the other two. I've heard cucumber roots don't like being disturbed. The plants are over two months old and are around 3 feet tall climbing up trellis.


texts: Please help me identify this tree. Is it Box elder?

texts: Please help me identify this tree. I think it may be a box elder but I am not certain. Any thoughts or confirmation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!


texts: Will dandelion spray made with iron supplements work?

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If I buy over-the-counter iron supplements at a drug store, mix with water and spray on dandelions, will it kill them?

If so, how much iron do I need and is it more cost effective to make this yourself than buying iron-based weed killers.


texts: I recently had to pluck out almost all the leaves of my Poinsettia which got burnt due to a little bit extra use of neem oil. The stem looks very bare now. There hasn't been any new growth of leaves since then. I've waited for around 15 days but the plant doesn't show any signs of growth. The top part of the plant (which was unaffected by the oil solution) has been giving out healthy leaves though. Is there any way I can encourage leaf growth on the stem and branches too? Yesterday I watered it with a very dilute solution of sea weed fertiliser.


texts: Why is my Weeping Cherry tree growing like a bush?

texts: 2 years ago, I planted a Weeping Cherry tree (it was about 1 ft tall when I planted it). It doesn't seem to be growing taller, but it IS growing wide. It is growing kind of like a Japanese Lace Leaf Maple. I grew up with a Weeping Cherry in our yard and always loved it...however this doesn't appear to be normal, to me. Is this to be expected? Is there something I should do to correct how it is growing? Any help would be awesomely appreciated!]1


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I personally never grow tomatoes. I'm collecting some seedlings that grow wildly from tomatoes that people throwed outside. I couldn't figure out whether that small plant on the right is a tomato or not?

The plant on the left side I'm sure it is.


texts: Pink flowering shrub with tomato looking buds

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What is this plant?

Red/pink flowers with 5 or 6 petals, orange "buds" or fruit(?) that look like tomatoes, many of which fall off. Compound, opposite, broadleaves with toothed edges.


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I am looking for a plant recommendation for a home office. I would like it to be 'interesting' - which rules out most of the typical office plants like spider plants, mother-in-law's tongue, etc.

The location is a north facing window. This is Texas so outside light is fairly bright, but of course north isn't direct.

I have a thermometer/humidity meter, so the temperature is usually 80-82F but can range from about 70F (when I have the window open) up to about 85F.

With a/c and computers the humidity is low. As I type this it is 31% - no doubt it will go up with tonight's rain. Over winter it was below 20% for an extended period.

A local nursery has some nice hibiscus but from what I've read, the dry air would be a problem.

I have a small grow lamp if need be.

As I type this, I've just thought of trying my hand at cacti again. I've had mixed results with indoor types in the past though - usually because you don't know they're sick/stressed until it is too late.


texts: I have this wild flower growing in my yard. It's Approximately 4-5 feet tall, northern Indiana


texts: I had a plant which was in too low of light and not sufficient drainage.  After repotting with better soil and good drainage new leaves are coming out and soil is drying up nicely between watering.  What I am wondering is if I should trim/prune the old damaged leaves or leave them be?


texts: What can I do for my burned almond tree?

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My husband and father-in-law planted an almond tree 2 years ago. It is about 9 feet tall and was growing really well and was healthy. Lately it has been covered in beetles and the leaves have been getting chewed on. I am not a gardener by any means but I told my husband I used Dawn dish soap water mix on a rise plant I had, and it kept the bugs away and grew really nicely, so he tried it.

The very next day, all the leaves were wilted and turning brown. Did my not so expert advice kill the tree, and is there anything that will help revive it? I Googled the mixture and it says that hot and sunny weather can overheat the soap and burn the tree. This has been the case in Wisconsin since he sprayed it.

My father-in-law was pretty partial to this beloved tree! Can you please help me decide what to do next?


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I have leftover lawn fertilizer (16-6-8) from the time I used to have a lawn.  Can I use this fertilizer for anything else, trees, vegetable garden, xeriscape plants, bulbs?  If so, how would I adjust its application.
Thx for your help.


texts: Need help identifying this succulent (I think?)

texts: My grandma had started growing this for me awhile back and passed away in January before I could get much info on it... any ideas?


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For several years now the zucchini in my amateur garden have always failed in the same way. The fruits start to grow but stay in an arrested development state (their size never
goes beyond 12cm, the first photo below represents one of my largest ones) and their skin
are punctured with small, superficial holes. The zucchinis also suffer from powdery mildew but that's harmless, right ?
The garden is located in South France, in a place with plenty of sunshine and heat.
Can anyone diagnose this or suggest anything ?

Update : since some answerers asked, to fertilize I used some horse manure that I buried before putting the plants (note that this is an organic farming question as indicated by the tag below).


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I got some cucumber plants from the nursery. Now I have got a few cucumbers and it turns out that they are actually English cucumber. Further, I am seeing only female cucumber flowers. There has not been even a single male flower over the past one week.

I do not have any idea how I got the few cucumbers without male flowers. There are no other cucumber plants in the vicinity. Are there any varieties of cucumbers that have only female flowers and can still provide fruits?

I searched extensively on the Internet but could not find anything.This link says that there are cucumber plants that have only female flowers but they still need to be fertilised with a plant that is bearing male flowers.

I can go back to the nursery and get more cucumber plants but how do I figure out if the cucumber plant will yield only male flowers or at least some male flowers? Can that be detected from the seedling?

Thank you for any answers


texts: Can anyone identify this seed/fruit and what tree it has come from?

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I was given this seed/fruit by a friend who found it on a walk through the countryside. I have no clue what plant it is from and want to plant it. I'm from Ireland but I'm pretty sure it is not a native species, Ireland has a lot of old plantations with many imported trees growing there. One thing I'm certain of is that it is evergreen and has piney needles as you can see from the top of the seed.

Anyone know what tree it is from?


texts: What would grow well under a trampoline?

texts: We have a trampoline in our garden where the trampoline itself is made from a dark mesh material that lets through light. This means that the lawn underneath grows fine (perhaps a bit slower?). So I was wondering if this would provide good growing conditions for some kind of plant - i.e. one that would need some shade, not too tall. So what could you plant under a trampoline?


texts: Polycarbonate multi-wall sheeting for a greenhouse

texts: I am making a greenhouse from old aluminium beams designed to take 25mm multi-wall polycarbonate sheeting. Will a sheet thickness of 25mm leave in sufficient light? Or would I have to buy thinner sheets? I live on the South coast of Ireland.


texts: Why do plants root when placed in water, but die in standing water

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A lot of plants need well drained soil. They're said to not like getting their feet wet. The explanation given is that the roots need oxygen; they will rot and die if they're in standing water for too long.

But a lot of the same plants will root if you take a cutting and place it in water for long enough.

An example of this is kiwi vines. They require well drained soil. But their cuttings will root if you put them in a cup of water for a few weeks. I'm doing this right now (for the first time); mine have just began growing roots.

I've also grown a sweet potato in a coffee cup filled with water.

So, why does this work? Why don't cuttings drown instead of grow roots? Why do the roots continue to grow instead of immediately rotting and dying, since they don't have any oxygen?


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It’s winter here in Quebec city, and I feel like my plant is slowly dying. At first I thought it lacked sun, do I putted it on the windows border, but the furnace in just below so it might have dry hot air coming towards it. At least it has the sun now.

Is it a symptom of dry air? or lack of sun? what can I do to revert the dying process here


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Maybe a better way to put this question is:

Given an isolated garden bed, that had no external inputs except light, water and air. If you were to grow plants in it, compost those plants and add them back to the garden. Over time (with no external inputs) would you end up with more nutrients over time or less?

To add context, I have a yard with soil, a few trees, lots of grass and a couple garden beds. I rake the leaves, cut the grass and compost them. Do the trees and grass only take nutrients from the soil, or do they create new nutrients that I can compost and add to garden. Meaning over time my yard as an enclosed system, does it lose or gain nutrients; assuming I also recycle all fruit and vegetable back through the compost.


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So, I got this little guy a month ago from a local shop but it was only identified as a generic "air plant."  At the time, it was already showing the inflorescence (which is why I bought it) but the flowers had not yet opened.  I've not been able to narrow down the species or cultivar, but it is just beginning to flower.  I have some T. ionantha and this one looks different and clearly flowers differently.  Can anyone help?  I'd like to know more about the growth of this species; for example, if all of the buds will bloom; whether the central stalk will wither completely once pollinated; what the plant looks like when not blooming; average time from pup to reproductive maturity; etc.

Also, maybe it's purely coincidence but the night before I took the photo, the lowermost bud had not yet bloomed--it looked like the second-to-lowest bud in the photo--and I gave it some bromeliad fertilizer; the very next morning it grew to the stage you see now.  For a relatively slow-growing genus, that seems remarkable to me.  I'm excited to see what it will look like in the next week or two!  Closeup of the reproductive parts (click to see full size):


texts: Why are some of the lower leaves on my cactus turning brown?

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I have a cactus standing on my windowsill and for years it seemed pretty healthy, but last month its leaves started to turn a light brown-pinkish, kind of like a salt stone lamp. They also look a bit dry, but don't feel very different. Some of the other leaves are starting to look purple as well.

It hasn't been moved for about five years.
I don't really water it regularly, just when I remember it or when it looks dry.
I live near Munich, and yes, we did have a bit weird weather pattern lately. (Four weeks ago it was still snowing, and now it's about 30°C, 86°F.)

What's wrong and is there something I can do?


texts: Is there a fruiting plant that can grow in an office environment?

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In the office there is an abundance of fluorescent light and that's about it. The temperature stays around 70 ºF (21 ºC)  I think.

Could I grow a fruiting plant in these conditions? I may be able to add a lamp with a full spectrum light bulb to help the plant out.  It can't be anything fancy though.

I was hoping I could grow a small hot pepper plant, but I don't mind if I have to settle for something else.


texts: Interpreting Soil Content Survey Results

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We moved into our new-build property in November 2018, and have been beset with garden (more specifically, lawn) issues since the start.
After badgering and persisting, our developer agreed to undertake a soil survey. They have just come back with the results, and they are currently “awaiting further internal comment” on how to proceed.
My take on that is that there has to be something to investigate, else the result would have been a clear-cut “it complies with NHBC and BS standards, you’re on your own”.
Can anyone interpret the report, pasted below - I have no real idea about what I’m looking at!


texts: Will airpruned trees regrow their taproot?

texts: If I grow a strongly tap-rooted tree (such as a pecan) in an air prune bed, will the tree grow a tap root when planted out?


texts: Name of Southern California tree with a peeling bark?

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What is the name of this Southern California tree which has a peeling bark? Have about 18 of these, all are the same kind with their outer bark being soft/spongy. I've attached some photos here too.

Bark of one of the tree

Leaves of the tree

Another shot where outer bark was recently peeled out

Thanks


texts: I got it in a 'grow your own chilli in a tin can' but it didn't have a variety.


texts: What are the rocks called they use in hydroponic / aquaponic growing containers?

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I am interested in building a small - scale hydro system just to get more familiar with how it works. I plan to grow some basic easy-to-grow vegetables at first. So I have the container, an old fish tank pump,  organic fertilizer and now I need the rocks for my setup. As the title suggests, what are these rocks called and where would they be available to buy most likely?

Here is an example of the rocks:


texts: What is this large leaf by a river in Pennsylvania?

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This plant is new to me. It's about 3 ft tall, in a well-shaded area on a river bank in Pennsylvania. It's rough to the touch and looks like a huge parsley-type leaf.

I've lived in PA for about 16 years, only to find tons of new plants and vines that are all imports, and most are extremely invasive. I am identifying as many as I can and am going to make up a report to submit to the city and possibly volunteer for a cleanup job, though it will take an army at this point. I want to see if these plants are medicinal or edible and where they come from.


texts: Is total darkness acceptable for tomatoes to recover from transplant shock?

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After re-potting tomato seedlings from plugs to larger pots (that they'll live in for about a month before they go out in the garden) it is recommended to let the plants recover from transplanting by not exposing them to bright light.

The weather isn't cooperating with my schedule and my best option to keep the seedlings warm and dry would be to keep them in my windowless garage. I can't leave the door open either and the artificial lighting is minimal.

Would the plants do okay in total darkness while they recover before moving them to finish outdoors when the weather is better?


texts: Efficacy of "willow water" for improving propagation of cuttings

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"Willow water" is a term for water that has had willow soaked in it to extract compounds that improve the chances of a cutting growing roots. Here's a fairly descriptive article on it.

I tried it once when I was given some cuttings from a ficus tree, and one cutting grew roots (it's now about a metre tall, and makes a nice indoor plant).

What I don't know is how much of a difference it really makes to use willow water rather than just plain water (or commercial rooting hormone). Does anyone have a good feel as to how much it improves the strike rate of cuttings?


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So I bought a Kent mango about 3 days ago, it came by courier and was a bit beaten up when arrived as one of the flower stalks had been knocked off.

It's been cool here the last few days, probably around 10 degrees so I'm not sure if this is just shock from the courier.
Yesterday I had it in a room at 22 degrees C with grow lights on it all day and night. Then today it's been sunny and Iv had it in the greenhouse which was about 27 degrees C. I have brought it back in overnight until Iv got the heating sorted out in there as it dips down to 16C at the moment and I need to seal up some gaps so it stays around 20C.

After being in the greenhouse today I noticed some of the leaves look a bit odd, I'm not sure what the brown colour is, it's only on about 4-5 leaves, the rest look fine, I think that was the direction of the sun, so is it possible they are scorched ?, as I thought mango could take serious heat and not a slightly warm UK Spring.

The room it's been in with the grow lights is between 60-75% humidity, the greenhouse is probably more like 75-85%

It's been dull up until today, hence the grow lights, but today it was like the tropics in the greenhouse.

The soil is very slightly damp, I gave it a cup of water when I first got it and that's all it's had so it's not waterlogged, just slightly damp.

It looks like it's been doused in copper spray by the nursery so didn't know if this was fungal related.
Graft is here :


texts: Small seed pods growing in mulch and shooting seeds

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I found this particular and peculiar um, well, I really have no idea what it is...

It seems be some sort of seed pod, but I do not think it came from any of my nearby plants, trees, etc. It seems that these pods expelled their seeds at some point (as seen on the fence). There also appeared to be some sort of root system, possibly a fungus or similar.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA


texts: How can I tell if a tool I'm holding is well made?

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One time I purchased a hand trowel, it was pretty cheap so I didn't expect too much from it. But as soon as I tried to use it, the pressure from lifting the dirt out of the ground broke the wooden handle. Looking at it, it looked like it broke because of how the handle was bolted into the handle, it split the wood when pressure was applied to it.

Ideally I'd like to know when I'm buying the tools in the store whether or not they're going to be able to last for more than one use or not.

Is there a way to tell if a tool is well made or not? Like should I be looking for tools made out of certain materials, or avoiding tools with bolts in certain places?


texts: Strange things in my purchased manure / algae / compost-mix - unusable?

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Three months ago I bought an (20kg pack) organic compost mix of (horse-)manure/algae/compost. In addition it states "naturally moist". I used some part of it and I put it, loosely closed, in a dry but badly temperature-isolated place. We had some days of 35 C during the last weeks and all in all it was around 22 C during that period.

Today I wanted to use some more of it and when I opened it I found strange things inside:

White stripe-like threads of 5mm diameter and 10 - 30cm length
The top-level has become somewhat white/brown and dry.
A slug

I assume that due to moisture and hot weather things have gone their way and mushrooms and/or whatever else has come to life. Is this bad? Can I still use it? If not, what should I do with it?


texts: My English Ivy has started looking sickly - twiggy and as if it's starting to die. What could be the problem? I'm new to houseplants and would love guidance! The plant has been indoors in a room well lit with natural light but the plant itself has not received direct sunlight. I put it outside to receive direct sunlight but it seems to have made matters worse. The leaves are now looking a bit wilted. I water it 1-2x/week per the recommendation of the local nursery. Thanks in advance for the help!


texts: How can I identify and eradicate poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac from my yard?

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Every summer despite my best attempts to be careful, I end up developing a nasty rash due to an unfortunate encounter with poison ivy while doing routine yard work.

How can I best identify poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac?

What are the best methods for eradicating these from my yard without killing the existing trees and shrubs they seem to grow around?

Are there any specific chemicals that are better than others?

What special considerations are there if there are young children or pets in the area?


texts: Are these maggots and are they okay in the soil around the roots of a fruit tree?

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Just dug these up from around the roots of a stone fruit tree. Are they maggots? Are they good or bad for the soil around the roots of the tree? Do they harm the tree in any way? If yes to the previous question then how do you treat this?

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Tree type: Stone Fruit (Arctic Star). Don't know the rootstock.

There are a number of fruit trees in this backyard orchard. The "maggots" are only around the Arctic Star (white nectarine).


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I have grown a lot of green basil in my life. I've had less luck with purple basil until last summer, when I was able to grow several basil species, including green (genovese) and purple (amethyst I think).

This year one of my plants is green with purple spots, similar to this:

I guessed it was a mutation from cross-pollination, but a biologist friend told me that it's more likely caused by a virus, like the tulip breaking virus.

Is this common?
Is the cause known?


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It is similar to the wandering Jew. Has reddish purple color leaves on the back of the leaves. Turn's upwards at end as if to be a climber.

What plant is this?


texts: What kind of striped purple pole bean is this?

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I last grew these beans in 2013 in central NY and am hoping to grow them again this year (I know, they're old). Unfortunately I have no memories of where I got the original bean seeds, and I really like the beans. They're extremely productive and appear to be best when shelled, but are also delicious when harvested younger while the pod is still fairly flat. The vines are ~12' long or more when mature. Flowers are pale purple, and both beans and pods have dark purple streaks. My best guess about where I got these beans is from some store-bought bean sold as food.

The bean looks a lot like Swiss Landfrauen to me, but it's doubtful I picked up such a special (heirloom) bean without knowing about it. The bean is reminiscent of Dragon's Tongue also, though it seemed my beans' pods were slightly wider than Dragon's Tongue.

Any help would be appreciated in identifying my striped purple pole bean. Any tips on how to tell apart almost identical cultivars, like Swiss Landfrauen and Dragon's Tongue, would also be appreciated. Thank you!


texts: Why did hydrangea flowers change from pink to light yellowish/brownish green?

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We have a hydrangea in its second season planted outside (New York region). The plant gets a lot of sun for most of the day.

The plant had pink flowers the first season and the beginning of this season but not far into this summer the flowers turned a light yellowish/brownish green.

Nothing changed in the soil composition during that time.

Could the change in color be due to a problem with watering and/or the amount of sun?

I've included a photo of the plant below:


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My friend wants some of my hostas. I have about ten varieties, and they've been growing pretty much wherever they want for many years. As you can see in the pictures, the locations and sizes rule out digging up as an option.

If I cut some leaves can she propagate them?

If so, where on the stem and how should I make the cut?

What method should she use for rooting and planting?

Does the timing matter? I'm in Massachusetts, and they're about midway through this year's growing cycle. They won't bloom until about two months from now.

Also, some are in the shade, others in the sun. Would it be correct to assume that she should place them in the same type of conditions in her yard?

Here are just a few! Click on them for larger size.


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This may be a vague question, so I apologize in advance. I have a tamarind sapling approximately 1.5 years old that I started from a seed. It's been grown indoors since I live in the northeastern US, and I've kept it under lights since it was in a dark corner of the room. It seemed to be thriving, growing new leaves and even branches.

I've recently moved, and placed it near a window(north facing) and didn't set up any lights, thinking that the natural light from the window would be sufficient. I also held off watering all my plants for a couple weeks so they can get adjusted to their new location(I only water after the soil usually dries out anyway, which is usually after about a week).

When I finally went to water it (2 weeks since the last watering) I noticed all the leaves were kind of droopy. I also noticed some shedding. I thought, oh crap I waited too long to water it, and gave it some hoping it would bounce back. Over the next couple days I noticed more and more shedding, and when I shook the plant, more and more leaves fell off. Today it's mostly bare, save for maybe about 10 leaves.

Since this is a tropical plant, I don't expect any shedding over the winter, so I know I've messed up. Should I consider this plant dead, or is there a chance that it could bounce back?


texts: Low weeping acer without leaves on top branches

texts: My weeping acer is bald on the top branches, has been full of leaves until last year when there were fewer leaves, but this year hardly any on top. Weeping acer


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The growth on this little tree seems much slower than it's sibling. The leaves appear to be growing very misshapen and start to curl under. It's almost as if it's being eaten along the edges. There are also little holes in them along the veins of the leaf.

I have sprayed weekly with neem oil. That didn't seem to help. I have used insecticidal soap. Didn't help. I've used a 3in1 spray for diseases and pests. Didn't help. I took every leaf off the tree and continued neem oil spray weekly. The leaves are coming back some but still grow misshapen and with holes and curling.  It isn't every leaf, but more than 75% of the entire tree.


texts: How long does it take to start sweet potato slips?

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@Om Patange asked this in a comment on this sweet potato question and I'm curious about the answer:

  How long does each step [in starting sweet potato slips] take? I ask to know how long before spring I should start the process so that I have healthy slips to put in the ground. Also, when is a good time to plant the slips in the ground?


texts: What is the cause of white spots on bean leaves and how to solve the problem?

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The leaves of my three bean plants are covered in these white spot; the rocket has the same problem, while the ivy and the avocado seem unaffected. These spots are located on the upper surface and they don't go away if I rub them.

I highly suspect that the cause is the grey fly in the picture below. I always found a dozen of them on each plant, especially on the lower surface of the leaf. They are 3mm long, grey, with black eyes and a pair of black spots on top of the thorax. They may have horizontal stripes, but given their size I'm not sure. According to my (attempted) research, they could be Psyllidae. Could they be the pest responsible of the damage?

The appearance of the lower surface makes me think that there could also be spider mites infesting my plants:

I was thinking of spraying a garlic infusion on the affected plants. Could it resolve the problem?

Location: Bologna, Italy.


texts: Should I repot my plants that I bought online?

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I just bought several houseplants that were delivered to my home. I'm super excited that I got them, but I have to confess that these are my first plants ever. Now my friend told me that you should repot them immediately.

But I watched a Youtube Video and it said that you have to look at four signs that a plant wants to be repotted.

Doesn't grow anymore
The soil disappears about 3 inches
The water is not absorbed by the soil
You can see the root coming out of the plastic container (don't know the name)

So should I repot my plants or should I wait for the four signs?

The pictures have been downloaded from my offsite collection. Click on them for larger views.


texts: Is it true that a flower can become stressed?

texts: I am reading a book and author said that if a go a nursery and find a flower that is yellowed or wilted it is probably not sick it can be "STRESSED". I thought this term very awkward. For me it can be a lack of sun or too much sun or lack of nutrients that caused the wilting. But he used the term "stressed". If it is true what can make a plant stressed?


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I've got a small indoor container garden, with a variety of herbs, a couple of flowers, and a couple of succulents. A while ago, we noticed very small white insects moving around on my morning glories. I checked other plants and didn't notice any bugs, so I moved the morning glories out into the snow.

Recently we've noticed a few bugs on one of the succulents, and I'm concerned that they might be spreading through the other plants. Most people seem to suggest a spray of soap and water followed by hosing them down, but we can't really do that inside our apartment.

The bugs are too small for me to get a photo, but they don't fly or jump if I shake the leaf they're on- just crawl around fairly slowly (a few seconds to move an inch), so I don't think they're whiteflies, but I also don't know what they are.

What are other good pest-management practices for this type of insect indoors? I am not an organic gardener or opposed to pesticides.


texts: What is the best frequency to fertilize fruit trees?

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What is the best frequency at which to fertilize fruit trees?

The first method is to dump a large amount of fertilizer to feed the plant one or two times per year. This method was the preferred method listed in my gardening book. The reason not specified. I question how this method is sustainable. Wouldn't the fertilizer seep out of the reach of the roots after a few good waterings?

The second method is to either use slow release fertilizer or use small amounts of fertilizer every time you water. This second method was never discussed in my book. I realize this method is more tedious, but I do have the dedication to do it if it is beneficial to the plants. This more frequent method also seems to avoid burning the roots.

If it matters, I have various fruit trees: pomegranate, cherry, guava, lychee, wax apple, dragon fruit, goji berry, blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry. Most are young and in containers. The bigger ones are in the ground.


texts: What is this succulent with narrow stems and small growths along the edges of the leaves?

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This succulent has narrow stems, and small growths along the edges of the leaves.

Can anybody tell me what succulent it is?


texts: Hog fuel on newly prepared lawn bed- horrible idea that can be saved?

texts: So not thinking too swiftly, we have just tilled hog fuel (very large shredded bark/wood fibers) into our soil in prep for seeding lawn.  This is soil that was previously farm land.  We laid down a layer of hog fuel to keep down the mud for the winter (dogs) with our new build house.  The company we bought the hog fuel from told us it would be a wonderful soil amendment to till in at planting time this summer.  The landscapers who put in our sprinklers were horrified when we showed them our newly tilled yard with the hog fuel all nicely mixed in.  After research, I now see the error of our ways and the nitrogen problem.  We REALLY need to plant grass ASAP for mud control for THIS winter, if at all possible.  Please tell me there is a way around this mess without digging all of the soil out and bringing in new soil??  Unfortunately, this is a very large yard.


texts: Here is my periwinkle. I watered it twice a day. Its hot weather here it Bangladesh. This plant is producing a lots of seeds but no flowers.


texts: I've seen this beautiful specimen online once before while browsing interesting-looking plants, but have forgotten its name. This one I purchased about three weeks back. What is its name and how do growers usually care for it?


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The last few days we have had a lot of rain, most of which pooled up to my house foundation. I've managed to divert most of it temporarily to a location further from my house, but it's still an issue. This section of the house is in an L shape with a sidewalk that connects each corner. I have a hill in front of my house and although I don't get a lot of water from it, I do get a lot from my gutter system. I need a way to remove the water from this area without destroying my sidewalk. The ground slopes into my house, need a way to either have it slope away or a drain system installed. Please help!

[1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/Te4Sn.jpg


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I planted some beetroot from store bought seedlings in November, and they're fine.  But this chap grew up with them, and I don't remember if it came with the others, or just grew from where ever.

I just don't know what it is.  Doesn't look like a turnip to me. And the leaves looked like a kind of spinach which is why I left it so long in the ground occupying valuable real estate.

And a single leaf against a dibber with 2.5 cm markings


texts: What is this little cedar-like plant/tree?

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I believe this to be some kind of cedar (tree or bush), but would love to know which. Is it an actual cedar tree that could end up as a very large cedar tree? Or is it some kind of cedar scrub that will end up more like a plant?
It's about 12" tall at the moment. It was very prickly at first, as I mowed it down a few times (see this other question), but the more it grows, the softer it feels.
I'm in Northern Ohio.  Any ideas, and if so, how can you tell?


texts: What is a 4 season greenhouse wall/ceiling made of?

texts: What material would I want to use to build the walls, and ceiling of for a  4 season greenhouse around the 45N,93W (4a)?


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I need to dispose of a very large amount of Burgan (kunzea/tea trees) that I am removing from a part of a rural property it took over and is posing a fire danger.

The current pile is about 3x3x10 meters and there is a lot more to come.

I am trying to avoid the cost and labor of woodchipping, the land is forested with gumtrees and very sloped and I was considering perhaps I can simply stack the pile on the slope against some trees and  half burying them and/or covering them with soil and leave them to decompose?

Any thoughts or ideas appreciated


texts: Can I remove half the branches from this sycamore?

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This self seeded sycamore is blocking the afternoon sun from where I am proposing to build a small house.

View from the east:

And view from the north east:

It's really only the lower half of the branches that's shading and I'm wondering if I can ask the arborist to just remove the lower half branches instead of taking down the whole tree.

Also it seems to split into two main stems if that makes a difference.

View from the south:


texts: What tall orange flowering plants is this?

texts: This plant emerged mid spring and flowered mid summer, zone 7. I believe it self seeded from the year before, but I'm not sure. It grew in the community garden plot that I inherited. What is it?


texts: How should I grow a money plant in a pot at home?

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Two or three months ago I bought a money plant from a nearby nursery. It grew for some days but now it is still and no new leaves are coming, and some leaves have even wilted. I water the plant & do aeration but that doesn't seem to help.

It's placed outdoors, only for 10am-1pm (this winter), it will receive high sun for the rest of the day.

The day temperature these days is: 22°-25° Celsius (71°-77° Fahrenheit),
night temperature is 19°-21° Celsius (66°-69° Fahrenheit).

Please recommend good soil, manure & everything possible that can help.


texts: Is there a traditional method/style for pruning a Chocolate Silk tree?

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I have a containerized Chocolate Silk (a.k.a. Summer Chocolate) tree that is two years old (i.e. it was planted in its present container from a branchless and rootless stalk two years ago).

It has grown robustly each year, but the foliage seems unbalanced in the sense that there aren't many leaves or branches near the trunk and it keeps growing out but not adding interior growth.

Is there a traditional look or style for Chocolate silk trees, and if so how should I prune to achieve it? (My Google image searches mostly resulted in close-up pictures of the leaves; most of the tree-scale pictures were of obviously un-pruned plants or copies of a single picture showing tight foliage.

Is there a certain time of year when I should prune (i.e. it's early July, is it too late)?

More generally, do overall guidelines for pruning trees (such as prune when dormant) apply to this varietal?


texts: When does Ivy become dangerous or harmful up a tree

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I am a part of a volunteer group in local ancient woodland and we have very many trees there which I completely covered in Ivy, we can also from time to time expect high winds of up to 40 Mph gusts. This is in England so we have a variety of different kinds of trees and a reasonably diverse natural habitat which is left to mostly grow wild apart from really the work that we do.

I am aware of the fact that other woodland nearby does have any Ivy on its trees because the park keepers are there and paid to remove it since if it grows on the tree too much it becomes quite heavy and if said gusts come the tree can be more likely to be knocked over by it.

Generally I understand that it doesn't damage the tree much more than that though because the branches just push further outwards to get to the sunlight and the Ivy is actually quite good nesting material for the birds. So it certainly does serve its purpose.

But as many of the trees are quite tall there and old, they may have the falling over problem. So I going to write a letter to the management of the group to suggest surveying the woodland and then removing any Ivy which is becoming a danger.

But I wanted to be well informed first about what actually constitutes as actually 'dangerous' before contacting them so we know what to actually survey.

I could find anything on government websites about this or woodland sites. So I was wondering if there are any guidelines and an established definition of how much Ivy is too much? What the specific dangers there are if there is just too much of it covering the entire tree? And judging by the size of the tree and maybe type, how much Ivy is too much?

I searched around a bit but I really couldn't find a comprehensive guide on this.


texts: What is this small white flower, sprouting out of a single large leaf?

texts: I recently found this flower on a north facing, shady bank in woodland (UK) with sandy soil. I've never seen anything like it before, a small, white flower sprouting out of a single, large leaf. What is it?


texts: Neighbour's tree is growing into my yard

texts: My neighbour has a rather large cheery tree that is close to the property line. It has grown so big that the roots are causing the fence to shift and the roots are taking over a section of our yard. What can I do to prevent this tree from destroying our property? And whom is responsible for replacing that portion of the fence?


texts: I would like to raise the soil level around my 8 month old Japanese maple.  I need to raise it by about 4 inches.  will this cause the tree any shock or worse, death?


texts: How do I remove dandelions and bull thistle from my lawn?

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My backyard is completely (seriously, completely) infested with weeds -- bull thistles (or spear thistles) and dandelions (the common yellow-flower weed), to be specific.

Bull Thistle (source: Wikimedia commons)

Dandelion
How do I get rid of these things without the back-breaking effort of uprooting them all (there are probably too many), or the expense of paying a professional service for it?
I've heard vinegar works well (albeit it kills grass too), but I'd like to hear if there's another natural, inexpensive way to get rid of these nasty weeds.


texts: How much KHCO3 is needed to buffer RO water?

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Hy, how would you make a buffer solution with KHCO3 (Potassium bicarbonate) to have a pH of around 5,5–6. It would be used in a hydroponics system to make a buffer solution in RO water (demineralized) that can resist the acidic nutrient fertilizer. Tried with 60 mg/L and 90 mg/L of KHCO3, but unfortunately, the pH drops drastically to a level of pH 4 after 4-5 days, which is not good for my plants… IMPORTANT: the system is a passive system not bubbling CO2 in the solution!!!

So, in 1 L RO water, I added 90 mg of Potassium Bicarbonate (KHCO3) as a buffer and make the solution to 90 ppm (128,6 µS/cm). This brought the pH to 7,86. Then, after half an hour I added the Nutrient Solution. 935 µL Nutri Forte A (specification attached to the comment) + 935 µL Nutri Forte B (specification attached to the comment). I stirred it. At the moment the EC showed 1203 µS/cm (1,203 mS/cm) and pH was 7,13. I added 80 µL Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) to adjust the pH. I stirred it. The EC at the moment showed 1205 µS/cm (1,205 mS/cm) and pH was 5,56 on 23,8 ºC.

The solution is in a Jar, not touching any plant only under pure air. The values changes by days:

Day0 - EC 1205 µS/cm | pH 5,56 | 23,8 ºC

Day1 - EC 1220 µS/cm | pH 5,81 | 22,0 ºC

Day2 - EC 1238 µS/cm | pH 6,01 | 21,5 ºC

Day5 - EC 1360 µS/cm | pH 4,02 | 21,9 ºC

I am asking your help figuring out how can I solve this. Should I raise the KHCO3? If yes, what should be the overall amount? What could be the problem?


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i've found a lot of detail online about the fastest vegetables to grow in terms of time from planting to producing (radishes!) however i'm wondering what are the fastest vegetables to grow from a fully matured plant? (not sure if that's the correct term)

i.e. if i already have a a tomato plant which is fully grown, how long would it take for a tomato to grow on it?

weird question and i've probably used horrendous terminology so apologies!

thanks


texts: What is this evergreen perennial shrub with rosette-style pattern of leaves?

texts: I would like to know how to care for this plant but have no idea what it is. It is approimately 4ft (1.2 m) high and 6ft (1.8 m) spread. Woody stems. I need to find out about pruning, cutting back and other maintenance details. Southern UK. Thank you.


texts: Do stones in potting soil provide any benefit wtasoever?

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I have several pots on my apartment's balcony and am looking to increase the number. I use soil dug out from a local mountain forest.
It is not difficult to remove the stones from the soil before putting it in pots. IS there any benefit to removing the stones or leaving them all in?


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Possible Duplicate:
  How do you discourage cilantro from bolting too quickly?

I have a Coriander plant that I think is bolting. It started flowering and got quite tall.Most of the standard coriander leaves have gone, and have been replaced by Fennel-like leaves.

I assume I can't cook with these? Is there anything I can do to make it produce the standard type leaves?


texts: Why did "droplets" appear on sunchoke leaves when watering on the ground to replenish the water supply right under them?

texts: I was watering my sunchokes today in order to give them a drink of water they needed to tell them to grow again, and noticed that they had droplets forming on the leaves. Why did the droplets form, and is this normal when doing a heavy watering (15 minutes city water pressure in a 10X15 edges hilled plot on a PVC drip system)?


texts: I have a 25 year old cactus that is Browning at the base it is not soft to touch it is hard. It does have new growth andit is spiny at the very top. Please help I do not want to lose him!


texts: Why are the leaves and stems of my yucca drooping, and the plant looking sad?

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For the past two weeks my yucca has been looking sad. It's drooping and hanging over. I have given it a reasonable amount of water and it's pretty sunny out there.

What should I do?


texts: When is the best time of year to transplant Roses of Sharon shrubs?

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I have some Roses of Sharon shrubs near my windows. I like the bushes, but not their location, so I'd like to transplant them.

What is the best time of year to do that?


texts: Scale like skin on indoor dragonfruit plant. Help!

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I’m a little concerned about my dragonfruit plant (at least I think that’s what it is-bought it as a “cactus”). It has always had a little of this scaling, but it has gotten worse recently. I’m just wondering if anyone knows what it actually is/ what I can do to prevent it? My plant is still growing so is relatively happy, it’s just getting this hard outer “skin” on it.

Any advice greatly appreciated! Thank you’


texts: How to combat a disease taking over my Ficus Religiosa tree

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I come from the tropical and temperate climate of Southeast Asia. I have a lovely Ficus Religiosa that sprouted in a small pot on my balcony naturally at about March this year. I transplanted it to a bigger pot using a rich potting soil mix shortly after, and the tree has grown much in the months ever since.

Recently, its come under attack from some disease which I cannot really identify. Attached here is a photo taken directly from my tree.

From my research, it looks like a sort of leaf blotch disease, but the underlying pathogen might be different. Furthermore, the paper I've referenced doesn't seem to give much practical advice on a treatment plan. The treatement routine might be non-trivial, as it requires removing dead leaves to prevent spreading of the pathogen.

Help please!


texts: Why Do Trees In Swampy or Wet Areas Change Color Earlier?

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Not a gardening question per-se, but I believe this is the best exchange for it.

It had been my observation here in the northern temperate zone that trees growing in low-lying, wet areas change to autumnal colors earlier than nearby woods with better drainage. I have observed the same for pond side trees that aren’t in the midst of a boggy area.

First question: Is this observation correct? (i.e., not an example of confirmation bias) and assuming it is...

Second question: Why does this happen?


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How long do sunflower seeds stay viable?

I'm thinking about getting several kinds, but I might not want to grow every variety every year. These are mostly large-seeded varieties meant for eating.


texts: I found that there are several holes, digged by chipmunk, in the back yard. Would you like to let me know how to handle these little animals, or how to push them move away from the yard? Thank you very much.


texts: Rose tip got brown burn quilted and dropped rose head

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I bought this rose from David Austin last year

https://www.davidaustinroses.com/us/the-poet-s-wife-shrub-rose

Every since it was fine until I check it today in May 25 (I am in Pacific Northwest)

It was like burning on top and the rose head dropped out. Everywhere else is fine except that branch. So something delibrately attacked that area.

Is it an animal? Bug? What is the cause?

UPDATE

I have another rose and it did similar thing:

This one is climbing rose. So is it because it's too tall and cannot support itself?


texts: How do I encourage my potted Lilac Palibin to grow more leaves and flowers?

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I live in Munich, Germany, and have had my Lilac Palibin bush for nearly a year.  It has grown well in its pot on my south-east-facing balcony.  However, now spring has arrived it has few leaves up the branches and only tiny bunches of buds at the end of the branches (see photo).

How should I prune it to encourage both more leaves and more flowers next year?


texts: Zone 4 - Can you overwinter garlic too early?

texts: I live in Zone 4 (Minneapolis area) and I'm wondering if it's possible to plant garlic too early for overwintering? I had a bed free up earlier then expected that I'd like to turn and mulch but I don't know if it's possible to overwinter too early and what effect it would have on the garlic?


texts: Would turning the compost actually slow down compost decomposition?

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I watched this timelapse of litter decomposition. This makes me wonder if turning the compost actually slow down composting by discouraging detritivores and burrowers to live in the compost. I would imagine turning the compost frequently makes it a less ideal place for most of these organisms (so the frequency is important) which seem to be efficient at reducing the particle size of litter (fallen leaves are usually the bulk ingredient of the compost) as in the video.

Does turning over a compost pile slow down its decomposition?


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I left nettle (Urtica dioica) grow in a corner of my yard. I already made lots of natural liquid fertilizer out of it, but I have too many nettles left.

Can I use them for mulching? I want to get some hot summer days protection around some plants by mulching.


texts: How to pinch off small harvests from thyme plants?

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I am planning on harvesting my thyme. The thyme plants, 7 week-old since planting (seed pod going in a hydroponic system), are short and tiny compared to other herbs. I'd like to harvest some sprigs and still allow the rest to grow. Where/how should I cut? Should I pinch off whole stems where they branch off or should I keep some vital parts for regrowth?

Edit:

Please see photo below. Don't mind the basil behind. I know the thyme is being overpowered...


texts: What is this fragrant purple flower, found in California?

texts: I spotted this in San Francisco, CA. It seems to have a mild and pleasant fragrance all year round.


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A couple of months ago I repotted a small succulent, and this little thing shot up beside it. I repotted it to see what would become of it and this is how it looks currently. (I should have included something for scale, but the pot is 10cm diameter.)

I'm sure it's just a weed of some sort that got mixed in with the soil I used, but I can't match it to anything in the garden. I was hoping someone here could identify it and would appreciate any help in doing so!


texts: Why would healthy potatoes come out tasting dry and crumbly?

texts: I plant maincrop potatoes every year. Last year, I planted 50 Desiree in mid-April, in the usual way (15" apart, in rows 2' apart, in light, sandy soil that had been conditioned and fertilised several weeks earlier), and I harvested them in August. The yield was higher than usual and they all looked very healthy; however, their texture, when cooked (steamed), was very disappointing: extremely dry and crumbly - so dry that they were only fit to eat mashed with butter. Has anyone had a similar experience and, if so, do you know why this happens? We had a prolonged dry spell when the tubers were forming, and I am wondering if I failed to water them sufficiently..


texts: New potted dwarf Myer lemon leaf drop? under-watered?

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texts: My palm is dying. What am I doing wrong?

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I recently moved my palm (Dracaena?) from a corner inside house, to a corner on my balcony.  I live in a tropical country, where it is warm and humid all year.
The plant did not look too happy so I moved it back inside the house. The plant looks limp, top is falling, brown leaves
What happened? And can it be saved?
Thanks for your advice.


texts: What plant is this? My wife is saying it is an aromatic/garden plant

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My wife is telling me that she bought it as aromatic garden plant
It is now 3-4ft tall and blocking the view of a rose behind it


texts: Are Daminix tick tubes locally effective in controlling ticks?

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This is a very appealing option for low impact tick control, but do they actually diminish the local tick populations significantly?

Do they control more than just the deer tick?


texts: I have recently purchased a Standard Kitchen Bay Laurus nobilis, once I got home I noticed some discolouration (black spots) on the leaves. Is this a disease? do I need to remove the affected leaves or treat in some other fashion?