Q. Hi – I have had a Christmas cactus for about 2 years now. Its leaves are now getting about 12 inches long, and very heavy. Am I watering it too much? I water it twice a week. Also, I recently added coffee grounds to help it. Not sure I should have done this. HELP!…
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Gardening questions from CA, NV, UT, AZ, CO & NM
Light Levels Necessary for Indoor Bamboo
Q. I am a landscape architect working on a new building in Los Angeles. The owner wants to put bamboo such as Bambusa vulgaris in the lobby, which has 25′ glass windows on 2 sides and 10 foot-candles of light from the ceiling. What type of additional lighting would you recommend for the bamboo and…
Peony flower flop
Q. My peonies have good foliage, however the last two years they grow tall stems have heavy flowers that fall to the ground and don’t last long. Lora Fleener – Vernal, Utah A. The flowers are not lasting very long because of their contact with the soil, which introduces soil microorganisms that begin to precipitate…
When to prune wisteria
Q. I have two Wisterias, outside of the apt., I just moved into. They are growing from each side of a overhanging trestle When is the best time to prune them and how? Thank you Donna Beets – Upper Lake, CA A. Prune them immediately after they finish blooming. This is to ensure you don’t…