Archive for August 2007
Butterfly bush — August 28, 2007
If there’s one plant that should be in every butterfly garden, this is it. Its fragrant spikes of pink, purple or white flowers will draw in almost any passing butterfly.
Pink snow mold — August 28, 2007
Ever notice a pink slime on your lawn in spring? It might be snow mold. This fungus attacks grass at temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees.
Moving a plant in the heat — August 21, 2007
It’s not ideal. But sometimes you can’t avoid moving a plant in the middle of summer. However, this project doesn’t have to spell disaster (or crispy plants).
Chlorosis — August 21, 2007
At first glance, the meadow rue leaves below might look fine. But see how the veins are still green and the rest of the leaf is beginning to turn yellow? That’s the early sign of chlorosis.
Video: Wise weeding — August 14, 2007
Weeds! If you garden, they’re inevitable. And pulling them is one of those tasks many folks dislike.
Spittlebugs — August 14, 2007
Spittlebugs, or froghoppers, are easily identified by the frothy, white foam that protects them from predators. They hatch in midspring and remain hidden for six to seven weeks.
Garden hoses — August 7, 2007
When it comes to hoses, it’s hard to tell the difference between them from the outside. An inexpensive, plain vinyl hose will move water, but it might kink easily or even burst under strong pressure.
Pokeweed — August 7, 2007
You can identify this perennial weed by its coarse, purplish stems and large, glossy leaves with maroon veins on the undersides.
