Hanging Basket care
Hanging Basket care In spring many of us buy beautiful, blooming hanging baskets. They look great for a few weeks and then slowly start to fade; no longer looking like the ones we bought a…
Lantana propagation
How to propagate lantana From cuttings Lantana should be propagated in mid-summer and fall from greenwood or semi- ripe stem cuttings. Make 3 inch cuttings off non-flowering shoots. Strip off any leaves that come in…
Asian Lady Beetle
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Commonly called lady beetle, the Asian Lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, was introduced from Japan as a biological control for tree-inhabiting aphids. It was initially released by the USDA in Louisiana and…
Propagating Kalanchoe
Propagating Kalanchoe I would love to propagate my kalanchoe plant. What is the best way to do so and how often should I water the repotted clipping? To propagate your kalanchoe, take 4-6 inch cuttings,…
Spider mites on mini rose
Spider mite on mini rose I had a very severe infestation of spider mites on my miniature rosebush. One day I just noticed the plant was totally covered in webs and tiny bugs. I mean,…
