Gardening

When should I cut back my Boston fern? How & When to Prune Boston Fern. While routine trimming of discolored and unattractive foliage can be performed at any time, severe pruning is best accomplished in spring or summer. An ideal time for pruning is during repotting, when plants can be dramatically cut back.

Why is my cactus dying from the top? Cactus rot is caused by overwatering. While owners might feel like frequent tending is how you care for plants, the cactus doesn’t need as much attention. Most cactus that turn brown and black to eventually die have been overwatered by accident by their owners.

Do marigolds keep bees away? As to the question, “will marigolds keep bees away,” there is no proven science that they will, but a lot of folk wisdom seems to indicate that they can. The plants do not repel honeybees, however. Marigolds and honeybees go together like beans and rice. So increase your marigolds and honeybees will come flocking.

What is eating holes in my peony buds? Rose chafers and several other beetles will eat holes in peony leaves. Small populations usually do no cause enough damage to warrant control. Knock these and other leaf eating beetles off the plants and into a can of soapy water to reduce their population and the damage.

Should you trim a pothos? Pruning pothos plants is one of the best ways to encourage new, healthy growth on the plant, so trimming won’t mean that your plant is stunted forever. Just make sure that you prune properly, cutting shortly above a growth node, to give it the best chance possible.

How do you use Epsom salts on hydrangeas? The Epsom Salt Council (www.epsomsaltcouncil.org) recommends one tablespoon per nine square feet, applied to the root zone of the shrubs at two- to four-week intervals.

How do you fix droopy plant leaves?
How to revive droopy plants

Remove plant from its decorative planter and submerge the bottom of the nursery pot in a bucket filled with 2 inches of water.
Leave the plant for a few hours or up to a full day to soak up the water.
Within 2 to 24 hours, come back and see your plant lush and full of life!

Should you trim spider plant roots? For overgrown or pot bound plants, repotting in addition to pruning may be necessary. After pruning, repot the spider plant, giving it a good root pruning as well prior to returning it to the pot of fresh soil. Generally, it’s a good idea to include root pruning at least once every year or two.

Should I repot my plant if roots are coming out the bottom? One sign that your plant is root-bound is if water rushes right through the pot and out the bottom when you water, but the best indication that a plant needs to be repotted is the sight of roots coming through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot.

What tree has the least invasive root system?
4 Types of Trees with Non-Invasive Roots that are Best for Your Yard

Japanese Maple.
Crape Myrtle.
Eastern Redbud.
Cornus Mas.
Serviceberry.
Kousa Dogwood.
Japanese Tree Lilac.
Dwarf Korean Lilac.