Once your dahlias begin to bloom, it's good practice to inspect the flowers at least once a week to check if there are any dead or dying flowers. Remove flowers as they begin to wilt and any that have completely wilted and are beginning to form seed pods. You'll soon find when learn...
Dahliaisa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growi...
DoNOTput cut flowers in full sun. Display the bouquet away from direct sunlight, heat, or hot and cold drafts. Also, position the vase away from the fruit bowls. Check the vase each day. Remove dead or fading blooms to prevent bacteria from damaging the healthy flowers. ...
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Flowers: They are attracted to flowers such as dahlias, marigolds, zinnias, and roses. Fruits: Soft fruits like strawberries and apricots can also be susceptible to earwig damage. How To Prevent: Remove hiding places: Earwigs seek out dark, moist hiding places during the day. Reduce their ...
Remove dead or diseased canes at any time of the year. Make cuts on a 45-degree angle 1 to 2 inches into healthy growth. The pith (material inside the center of the cane) will be white. Make cuts 1/4 inch above a healthy outward-facing bud (the greenish-brown bump where new growth...
Slugs are mostly active in the evening. Watering early in the day gives the impatiens’ foliage enough time to dry out before night. Clean out flower beds where impatiens are planted every spring to remove slug eggs. Prune away damaged leaves from the impatiens. ...
Bee balms have much to offer the gardener. Single or double flowers bloom profusely from early to late summer in reds, whites and pinks. Even the hummingbirds and butterflies adore them. Aside from their pleasing aesthetic properties, bee balms offer her
Trim or prune:Remove the affected leaves, stems, buds, fruit or vegetables from the plant and discard. Some perennials can be cut down to the ground and new growth will emerge. Do not compost any damaged or diseased foliage as the spores can spread and persist in the composted material. ...