Pests and Diseases in the Garden Pentas Continue to monitor pests and diseases in the garden and treat for specific problems. Plants can be more susceptible to problems due to drought situations. Some pest damage in the garden is okay. Observe your plants and simply pick pests from your plants by hand. Horticulture oils and […]
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Storm Season Preparation Stokes aster Hurricane season is here again. We should examine the overall condition of our trees. Trees that have large dead branches or whole trees that are dead should be dealt with as soon as possible. Dead branches should be pruned off, and dead trees should be removed. Trees that are one-sided
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Louisiana Iris Mulching All garden beds should be mulched with about 2 to 3 inches of material such as chopped leaves, pine straw, pine bark, black plastic, newspaper, cardboard or other suitable materials. Mulches help considerably but are not totally weed-proof. If weeds manage to make it through the mulch, dig the weeds out promptly,
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Spring Weeds Clematis It is very important to focus on weed control this time of year around shrubs and in flower beds. Cool-season weeds are in active growth as the days get longer and warmer, and they will begin to flower and set seeds. Left unchecked, the prolific seed production this spring will lead to
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Broccoli Winter Garden Tips Protect tender perennials from cold with several inches of mulch. Cut back freeze damaged plants below damaged area after the last frosts of the season. Protect potted tropical & tender plants from freezes by bringing them indoors in a garage or greenhouse. In ground plants can be transplanted to pots or
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