Mid-Summer Help for Tomatoes
Two ways to help produce a better crop of tomatoes this summer is to encourage more fruit set, and to control Blossom-end Rot. When used as directed, Tomato and Blossom Set Spray (manufactured by Bonide) will promote flowering, increase blossom set, and increase fruit yield. This product makes blossoms set fruit despite poor weather...more
Insects that Attack Roses
Here are some of the most common insect pests of roses and how to recognize them.
Aphids: Small, pear-shaped insects that congregate on new leaves and flower buds, sucking plant juices, leading to plant damage and distorted growth. Aphids come in many colors and secrete a sticky, sugary substance called honeydew. The honeydew often turns black as it becomes infected with sooty mold, which makes your roses look even worse...more
Container Plants: Summer Reminders
Keep an eye (or a finger) on the soil in containers. It dries quickly during the hot, often arid days of summer. Check pots frequently, even daily, and water when the soil feels dry to a depth of about 2 inches.Plants outdoors grow more rapidly than they do indoors, and they may need more fertilizer... more
Types of Indoor Palms: Areca Palms
This very popular palm grows 6 to 7 feet tall indoors, also slow growing. The fronds are long, feather-shaped, and arching with narrow leaflets. Arecas grow 6 to 10 inches a year, and often out grow their allotted space. Areca palms do best in very bright light to filtered sunlight...more
