About Diana Hamilton Expertise I can answer questions related to flowering and non-flowering house plants, and herbs. I do not know very much about cactus, orchids and bonsai
Experience For 20 years I owned a florist where I sold cut flowers and all types of house plants and accessories and gave advice to my customers.
Publications I have not had any writings published but I have presented gardening programmes on television, showing viewers how to care for their plants, giving them ideas on suitable plants, discussed problems with experts in different fields and given practical demonstrations on growing seeds, planting tubs and hanging baskets, watering, feeding, pruning etc.
Education/Credentials I am completely self-taught
Awards and Honors I have exhibited plants and flower arrangements in many Flower Shows winning many prizes.
Question My hibiscus survived the winter and I put it outside this summer and it is
starting new growth but now many of the leaves are yellowing and falling off.
What am I doing wrong?
Answer Dear Marge,
The most likely reasons are
1] not enough water - the compost should be kept moist during spring and summer. If the plant does dry out then give it a good soaking.
2] too much midday summer sunlight
3] shock at finding itself in the fresh air although if it is in a partially shaded place it should soon right itself.
