Images via White Flower Farm Watch for common pests and diseases. Borers may be present if Dahlia stems show breakage and wilting. Keep weeds away from the planting, and cut off and destroy any larvae-infested stems. Use a insecticidal soap or Neem to kill aphids. A bacterial or fungal agent may be present if stems […]
Seasonal Gardening
Summer is Not Over Yet
On the left is the remains of the Hydrangea macrophylla beside the Hakonechloa macra “All Gold.” On the right, the Hibiscus moscheutos “Pink Cloud,” commonly known as Rose Mallow, is breathtaking against the blue sky. By the time you read this, it will be the end of the first week in September and hopefully the […]
Hard-Working Annuals
What can I say about annuals? I used to think I didn’t like them; I would go so far as to advise clients against planting them. Since you had to re-buy and re-plant them every year, I really felt they were a waste of money and time. When I compared them to the return visits […]
Spring Garden Inspiration (Spring Has Sprung!)
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What Season is it Anyway?
Christmas Day 2015 was a Balmy 63 Degrees No chestnuts were roasting on an open fire here. December 27th was still beautiful though the forecast was finally looking a little chilly for the upcoming days. So that was the day to finish up the outside chores…to finally get it all done. We were only just bringing […]