Many plants contain natural compounds that can repel or deter certain types of insects. This is often referred to as companion planting, where certain plants are grown together to help control pests naturally. Here are some examples: Marigolds: Marigolds are known to repel a variety of pests, including aphids, whiteflies, mosquitoes, and nematodes. Lavender: Lavender …
Deadheading shrubs is a common gardening practice that involves removing spent or faded flowers from the plant. This process serves several purposes, including promoting the overall health and appearance of the shrub. Here’s how you can go about removing deadheads from shrubs: Tools you may need: Pruning shears or scissors Garden gloves (optional) Container or …
Plants have the ability to recognize and respond differently to their siblings compared to unrelated plants. This phenomenon is known as “kin recognition” or “kin recognition in plants.” Through various mechanisms, plants can distinguish between their own siblings (plants that share genetic material) and unrelated plants. This recognition is based on genetic and chemical cues …
Can plants “talk” to each other? Yes, plants communicate with each other through various mechanisms, including root exudates. Root exudates are chemical compounds released by plant roots into the surrounding soil. These compounds can include various substances such as sugars, amino acids, organic acids, and hormones. Plants use root exudates to communicate and interact with …
July-August Remove faded flowers and overripe fruit that attract Japanese beetles Stir mulch to improve aeration and water movement Keep weeds out of the garden Pinch mums for the final time of the season Keep annuals blooming by removing spent blossoms Apply supplemental water to the garden if there has not been an inch of …
Is your lawn being cooked by these boiling hot temperatures? Hot temperatures and lack of moisture cause lawns to go dormant or begin turning brown. Often times the lawn will recover once the weather conditions improve. However, during this dormant period, the lawn is susceptible to insect and weed invasion. There may also be areas …
Your lawn is not the only vulnerable piece of your landscape. Perennials, shrubs, and trees also require careful observation to keep your landscape looking its best. In the Landscape Lowdown article, we discussed how to properly care for plants. In this article, we will be discussing some common diseases and pests and how to identify …
There is no such thing as a totally maintenance-free landscape. Just like your lawn, your home’s landscape is susceptible to a variety of problems including weeds, diseases, pests, and the environment. All of these problems can be prevented and corrected with a little time and effort. Remove all leaves, weeds, and debris from the landscape. …
April Showers Bring May Flowers At this time it is important that our plants obtain the proper amount of water and nutrition to have healthy growth. Maintain good watering habits for the dry months to come. Calendar & Checklist May-June: Set supports for floppy plants, vines, and vegetables Begin weeding Start up the irrigation system …
Aphids are small, delicate, pear-shaped insects with long legs and antennae. They vary in color from green to brown to red or black. Aphids may be winged or wingless, but wingless forms are more common. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that suck sap from plant tissue. Aphids stunt plant growth, deform leaves, and causes plant galls …
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