These beetles are especially bothersome on roses and peonies. The adults feed in swarms, attacking flowering plants first, then going on to others. They eat holes in blossoms and chew leaves to lace. In their grub f
It takes a village to complete a garden ― well, practically. More than 50 of Stacia Paynes neighbors had a hand in creating her front yard. They dug ditches, installed irrigation, laid flagstone, and planted up a st
In limited numbers, earwigs perform a beneficial function by eating soft-bodied insects like aphids. However, they also eat soft plant parts--and if theyre present in quantity, they can cause considerable damage to
When you garden in deer country, growing vegetables can be a real challenge. To keep out high-jumping deer, many gardeners surround their crops with tall fences that have the look of a maximum-security prison.Thats
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[CP][P] [BR] [B {PLANT NOW}][BR] [B {Blue geraniums}] Create a sea of blue in your spring-to-fall landscape with hardy blue-blooming true geraniums; plant them now so roots can get established in cool weather. Robin
Northern gardens: Deal with freeze damage
Heres what to do if your garden has suffered damage from ice or freezing cold:Roses. Notice where new growth emerges. On grafted kinds, if all the growth is coming from below the graft (the swollen bud union just ab
PlantWinter-blooming succulent aloes should go in the ground now. Try the large cape aloe (A. ferox) or the lower-growing blue elf (A. x ‘Blue Elf’).Grow Greek germander (Teucrium aroanium) for a dense, silver groun
As if the usual horticultural challenges arent enough, gardeners in the Southwest have lately faced additional trials, like sudden freezes and prolonged drought. If youre feeling a bit stressed, fellow gardener Davi
Stems bear a plants growth buds, leaves, and flowers. Beyond that, they transport water and nutrients, provide support for the plant, and store reserves of food.When a seedling begins growth, it produces a growing t
PlantAs you shop for winter-flowering heaths, don’t overlook the related heathers. Many varieties balance summer blooms with winter foliage in green, chartreuse, yellow, lilac gray, scarlet, and russet.Plant bare-ro
Match your irrigation system to your plants
Watering your garden need not be complicated or time-consuming; in fact, easy-to-use hoses or soaker hoses (perforated on one side, or porous overall) may be your best choice for some plants. The list that follows p
Once your garden is planted, it will generate large amounts of organic waste--material you can easily turn into rich compost and return to the soil. The simplest composting method is the familiar backyard pile, but
Where winters are cold, plant in spring; this will give the groundcover an entire season to become established before it must face the rigors of winter. In areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters, plant in fall
To succeed at landscaping with roses, follow these guidelines for planting, care, and maintenance.Plant in a spot that gets at least six hours of full sun per day and plenty of air circulation. If soil is not fast-d
Planting and caring for shrubs
Depending on the plant, shrubs are sold in containers, bare-root, or balled-and-burlapped.Watering and fertilizingThe water and fertilizer needs of shrubs vary widely, so its important to learn each plants requireme
Many plants are best raised from seed sown in containers. These include slow-growing perennials, plants with expensive or very fine seed, and warm-season vegetables and annuals that you want to start when the garde
Even if you are somewhat cavalier in the care of your lawn, youll probably be able to maintain it fairly well if you water regularly, then follow this one rule: never mow off more than the topmost third of a blade o
Dethatching and aerating your lawn
Controlling thatch is one of the most important - and most overlooked - parts of lawn care. Thatch is simply the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris that accumulates between the soil surface and the green grass b
These fast-moving, shield-shaped insects are named for their mottled brown coloration. They suck plant juices from the buds, fruit, and stems of many flowers, fruits, and vegetables, causing shoots to blacken and dr
Safe weed killer made from corn
In the mid-1980s, scientists at Iowa State University discovered that corn gluten meal (CGM) displayed amazing properties in stifling a variety of weeds while nourishing turf grass. Resembling a crunchy breakfast ce
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