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…
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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…
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…
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Here’s a chance for you to show off your gardening success. Now here’s a prize winner tomato! Nice job Mike! Look what’s growing in David G’s place. Can you guess what it is? David says…
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, it…
THRIPS
Thrips are tiny, narrow insects with feathery wings which are difficult to detect. The adult female will lay eggs on the leaf surface. Once they hatch they suck the juices out of flowers…
Start Gerbera from seed
GROW GERBERA DAISY FROM SEED I want to start growing Gerbera Daisies from seed. I have some Gerbera daisies in bloom now, but don’t know how or where or when to collect the seeds from the…
Gerbera daisy cut flower care
How do you properly cut Gerbera Daisies for flower arrangements? I do not want to damage or shock the plants I have All are beautiful at this time and full of flowers. Cut the stem as…
Propagate hydrangea from cuttings
How can I propagate hydrangea ? How much of the stem do I cut to replant to make more plants. In early spring to early summer, take a 4-6 softwood cutting from new growth with a least 4…
Growing Pineapple
Wait! Instead of throwing out that pineapple top – recycle it. A great way to continue to enjoy that delicious pineapple you just ate is to grow your own. It doesn’t take much- just time…
Deer damage to Rose of Sharon
The deer have nibbled off many of the branches of two Rose of Sharon bushes. Can I trim the branches now to make it look better or should I wait? Some of the branches were eaten almost to…
Lucky bamboo in gel-like substance
My lucky bamboo has a gel like substance in the roots and I am wondering if I should rinse it out or leave it there? The jelly-like substance is a polyacrylamide, white crystal granules…