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Solving plant problems requires knowing what the enemy is
A couple weeks ago somebody brought me a Ziploc bag full of blueish gray bugs with orange stripes and spots on them. He told me they were killing his crape myrtles. Many of the leaves were falling prematurely. He also … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged adult, aphids, crape myrtle aphids, honeydew, lady beetles, larva, pupa, sooty mold, transmit viruses
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Short or tall, Zinnias dazzle in the garden and the vase
I can’t think of an easier flower to grow than zinnia. When I was a kid we always had the old fashioned tall growing types. I think my mom still has some pictures of my sister and I standing next … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged aphids, cut flowers, edible flowers, full sun, many colors, profusion, spidermites, well drained sandy loam, zinnia
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It pays to condition your houseplants before bringing them inside
Cooler weather is approaching and it’s time to think about preparing your houseplants for their return to the inside. Tropical plants thrive outdoors during summer. Sometimes they get too accustomed to those conditions. When that happens they struggle when brought … Continue reading
River birch is another deciduous species with winter appeal
Last week I profiled winterberry holly and its landscape design value. A few other shrubs have special appeal in winter, but river birch (Betula nigra) is a tree that also fits the bill. Its light papery bark develops a pleasing … Continue reading
Now is a good time to clean those pests off your houseplants
Most people don’t like to spray pesticides inside their homes. I don’t blame them. I do like houseplants but so don’t certain insects and other critters. Sometimes we can use soil applied granular chemicals, but some people with pets are … Continue reading
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Tagged acephate, aphids, fungus gnats, house plants, imidacloprid, mealybugs, pests, scale, spider mites, sucking mouthparts, systemic insecticides
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You’ve got to love those ladybugs
A little girl came by the greenhouses with her parents this past weekend, excited about seeing some ladybugs. She thought they were pretty, but she didn’t know whether she wanted them on her plants. I told her they were one … Continue reading
Posted in foraging
Tagged aphids, Coccinella, insects, ladybug, mealybugs, Mexican bean beetle, squash beetle, strong odor, thrips
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