Paper White Narcissi
Q. My indoor Paper White Narcissi are finished blooming. Do I dry them out until next fall? A. Your job is but half over. Do not think that the bulbs are all set for dormancy and will then be fine ... read article
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Pansies
Q. We have recently had a 6-inch snow in South Carolina. My pansy plants look cooked. How can I help them survive? A. I am sorry, but with the snow, annuals will die off. They may have seeded themselves, so new ... read article
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Palm Trees
Palms are beautiful, easy trees to grow inside if you follow a few basic guidelines. They love good AM light, but nothing direct in the PM. A sheer curtain or blinds can be utilized to shade them when the sun ... read article
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Palm Plants
Matt writes: I have an indoor palm plant and the leaves are getting all sticky. I think it is sap. Why is this happening? A. There are two possibilities I will suggest. One is that it is quite normal for ... read article
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Pachysandra
Q. What is the name of that ground cover plant? I was trying to think of it, packa... Well, it looks a little like pecan trees. Do you have any info? A. I have grown Pachysandra since my gardening days in the ... read article
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Oyster Plants (Moses in a Boat)
Berkeley novice writes: I have a small plant which I think from looking at pictures on the web is a Tradescantia spathacea. Since I bought it at the supermarket, the stems have grown long ... read article
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Oxalis (Wood Sorrel)
Q. Is wood sorrel the same thing as oxalis, that shamrock-type ground cover? I would like to try some if they can take a fair amount of sunlight and not too much moisture. A. Yes, it is an oxalis. ... read article
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Ornamental Trees
Q. I want to plant some ornamental trees in my yard that will have white or pink blossoms (or even another color) I live in Northwest Pennsylvania. There is less sun than most places and more snow. I ... read article
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Ornamental Pepper
Q. What can you tell me about an ornamental pepper plant? Any info will be appreciated! A. These are wonderful, fun and easy plants to grow. I had wondered as a child if they were edible, but they are ... read article
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Orchids
Q. What is an appropriate fertilizer for grounded orchids? A. I assume you mean orchids planted in the ground as opposed to pots. Their needs are the same. This Orchid Lady has the best comprehensive website on ... read article
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Orange Trees
Q. What is causing my oranges to split? I have been so unhappy with them this year. A. Splitting in Navel oranges often occurs on green fruit between September and November. In some years, splitting may ... read article
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Onions
Growing Your Own Onions The procedure here is almost identical to that which I described with the garlic. Plant the small onions a mere 2-3" deep, about 6-7" apart in rows 1 1/2 feet apart. Water in ... read article
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Olive Trees
Martin writes: I was given a very small olive tree for my 40th birthday and full of growing olives. I have no idea how to look after the tree. I really want to keep it from dying over the winter months here ... read article
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Oleanders
Q. Is there such a thing as an Oleander tree or does one prune the bush in such a manner as to produce a tree? A. It seems to be a tree and is sometimes called an oleander tree, but you are correct that they ... read article
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Oily Garden Repellent
1/4 cup chopped garlic
2 teaspoons mineral oil
2 cups water
1 ounce oil-based soap (liquid or
chopped-up Palmolive is good) Purée garlic in blender, peels and all. Add ... read article
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