According to those in the know, people like you and I that have Sago Palms in our landscape need to bepruning them backevery year anyway. We should especially do that this year if only to remove the damaged fronds from the plant. The damaged fronds could take nutrients from the healthy ...
After the freeze, you should be patient. Do not go straight for the pruners and cut everything back. It takes several days for plants to show us just how damaged they are. If plants are mushy and slimy, remove this material to prevent fungal infection or disease in the days to come. ...
Protecting against Frost: What You Can Do to Help Tender PlantsA YEAR AGO THIS month, the freezing "Siberian express" left many Western gardens decimated--and gardeners wondering how to protect borderline-hardy plants when temperatures dip well below normal for prolonged periods.Sunset...
With that done, the next step is to check through your haul of fruits. Any that show signs of disease should be removed and discarded. They won’t keep and won’t make good eating either. Any fruits that are simply damaged should be set aside for immediate use. Now separate your health...
Prevents frost heaving: Frost heaving (the repeated freezing and thawing process that pushes plants out of the ground and damages roots). Prevents weed growth: Trees, shrubs, and flowers don’t have to compete with unwanted plants for nutrients. ...
Here’s What to Do With Your Carpets After a Flood Everything You Need to Know About ‘Frostquakes’ Manasee Wagh Service Editor Before joining Popular Mechanics, Manasee Wagh worked as a newspaper reporter, a science journalist, a tech writer, and a computer engineer. She’s always looking...
Continue to waiton these trees that are replacing all their frost damaged foliage.DON'T PRUNE YET.Their push of growth is not done. What seems dead may only be slow, and is salvageable. Give them another week. What's Up at Maple revival time!
Fuchsias grown indoors prefer an indirect but bright source of sunlight. Outdoor fuchsia plants will do well in partially shady areas. For outdoor fuchsias in containers or baskets, it is recommended to bring them indoors in autumn before frost to spend the winter in a cool area. Autumn and...
In spring, fog can be a good thing in the form of low clouds which hold in heat and reduce chances for frost. It is in spring that we should pay even more attention to fog if we are growing plants for food or enjoyment. Fog forming early in low areas is a bad sign if you are ...
time of social distancing and self isolation – are asking us about what to do with their plug plants when they arrive. We’re aware that many of you may be new to gardening and might need some help and advice, so here’s a quick guide to what to do when your plants are delivered....