Before diving into the humorous story of how our family (thanks to my dad) finally figured out how to keep deer from destroying our plants, let’s take a look at the big picture… That’s because there isn’t one SINGLE way to keep deer out of your yard, garden, or property. Silver...
The colder the winters where you live, the more you should do to keep your roses safe and happy during the off-season. First be sure you select roses that are hardy in your growing zone. This is critical. Roses hardy to zone 6, for example, can survive zone 6 winters without any spe...
The most effective tool to controlling whitefly is prevention. Keep plants healthy: Healthy plants are more able to ward off pests and diseases.Inspect new plants: Carefully inspect newly purchased plants before bringing them home from the nursery to prevent spreading pests to other plants....
Keep plants healthy. Healthy roses are better able to stave off pests and diseases. Check plants regularly. Inspect your plants regularly for any signs of aphids or other pests. Examine nursery plants carefully before bringing them home to prevent the spread of pests to other plants. Deter ...
How to Grow These arenot low-maintenance plants, sadly. Their Old Garden ancestors are well-adapted and resistant to pests, diseases, and adverse conditions. Hybrid tea roses are more sensitive and need some extra TLC to keep them happy and healthy. ...
Hollyhocks look good planted alongside other traditional flowers, such as roses, foxgloves and hardy geraniums. They flower all summer long, so choose somewhere you wish to keep colour and interest over a long period. Hollyhocks should be grown in the ground rather than pots, as they need ...
As the name suggests, the little leaf notcher weevil (Artipus floridanus) belongs tothe Curculionidae family– the long-snouted beetles infamous for infesting and damaging plant matter. This particular weevil mostly infests citrus trees and is a common problem in orchards. ...
What Are Japanese Beetles? Japanese beetles(Popillia japonica)do not discriminate regarding what types of plants they feed on, though they do have favorites (likeroses). In fact, they are classified as pests to hundreds of different species. They are one of the major insect pests in the Easte...
What home remedy kills Japanese beetles on roses? Or, try this homemade solution:Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with 1 cup of vegetable oil and shake well; then add it to 1 quart of water. Add 1 cup of rubbing alcohol and shake vigorously to emulsify. Pour this mixture ...
If you plan to store your peonies in the refrigerator, the leafless stems should be wrapped tightly in clear plastic or moist paper towel to keep them hydrated until the day of your event. With proper peony care and storage, they can stay fresh for several weeks. ...