As soon as my symposium was over I headed straight for the plant ID booth. It’s a fun way to test yourself. I scored 100% just like last year and, as usual, the last two plants were the most challenging. This year they werePhlox subulataandAndromeda polifolia. You can attempt the t...
The longer a plant has an open wound, the greater the chances are of pests or disease entering that doorway and causing damage. Think of this the same way you think about a cut on your own body. If the injury doesn’t heal quickly, it becomes susceptible to infection. It’s the same...
Similar to “bole,” the word “stem” specifically refers to the main part of a plant that supports the leaves, flowers, and fruits. However, “stem” is not limited to trees and can be used to describe the main structure of any plant, including herbaceous plants, shrubs, and vines. I...
3. What’s the Most Efficient Way to Water Plants? DO direct water at the base of a plant and avoid wetting foliage, which invites fungus. Also, you’ll lose less water to evaporation and, since you’re applying water directly to the root zone, the water will be readily available to ...