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Butterfly Gardening
Read More: Butterfly GardeningRequirements are plenty of sunshine, nectar-providing flowers, and preferably an area protected from prevailing winds. Lilac, butterfly bush or viburnum can give the necessary protection and can be easily worked into a perennial/annual garden, and all have flowers attractive to butterflies.ย A shallow mud puddle or other water source will also invite butterflies to your garden.ย It is recommended that you refrain from using herbicides or pesticides as they are damaging to larvae as well as the butterflies.ย Plant in small masses to encourage butterflies to drift from clump to clump. Following are some suggested plants available at Boyertโs for…
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Pruning Hydrangeas
Read More: Pruning HydrangeasReasons for pruning: 1. Remove any dead and diseased wood for the health of the plants. Do this before attempting any other pruning as this may alter the shape of the plant. 2. Improve the shape, either to form the outline or open a bush to let in light and air. The increased light and air improves the health of the plant. Pruning for shape is a good idea in the early years of a plantโs life. 3. Increase the number of flowers or the quality of those flowers. Hydrangeas are best pruned in winter, at the very end of…
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How to Identify and Treat Blossom End Rot
Read More: How to Identify and Treat Blossom End RotTomato with Blossom End Rot How to Identify and Treat Blossom-end rot is a disorder that affects tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. You will notice a dry sunken decay that develops on the blossom end (opposite the stem) of the fruit. The spot will then turn leathery and black. Blossom End Rot can be very damaging, affecting up to 50% of your crop if not treated. Causes Blossom End Rot is caused by not enough calcium in the fruit. This can be due to low calcium levels in the soil, and/or inconsistent watering (letting the plant get too dry, then overwatering).…
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Wet Weather Disease Prevention
Read More: Wet Weather Disease PreventionBegin treating for Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew and other fungal diseases before they appear. Crab apples and other susceptible trees โ Use Bayer 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control to prevent and treat these fungal diseases brought on by wet weather and high humidity. Vine Crops (cucumbers, squash, zucchini, pumpkins, etc.) โย Treat with Bonide Garden Dust. For best results begin treating before problems arise. Roses โ Use Bayer All-in-One Rose & Flower Care.