Archive for December 2008
Create a private getaway — December 30, 2008
What’s the secret to creating privacy in a small back yard? It starts with getting in shape.
Whiteflies — December 30, 2008
If you brush the foliage of a plant and a white cloud floats up and quickly resettles, chances are your plant has whiteflies.
Gerbera daisy — December 23, 2008
Who doesn’t love a daisy? Gerberas produce flowers up to 4 in. in diameter atop single, unbranched stems, making them excellent for cutting.
Winter burn — December 23, 2008
Winter burn causes an evergreen’s foliage to die off. The most common cause is desiccation.
Poinsettia care — December 16, 2008
The classic red poinsettia is ever-present come December, and you can buy it as easily in the supermarket as the floral shop.
Too much fertilizer — December 16, 2008
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing — fertilizer, for example. In house plants, too much fertilizer can cause the leaf tips to turn yellow and eventually brown.
Checking stored bulbs — December 9, 2008
A couple of times during winter, remember to check on the summer bulbs that you’ve stored in your basement to make sure they’re not drying out or rotting.
Purple loosestrife — December 9, 2008
Is it a weed? Is it an ornamental? Purple loosestrife is both.
Red barrenwort — December 2, 2008
If you have shade, you know how hard it is to find plants that will thrive there. Barrenwort is one such plant.
Controlling herbs — December 2, 2008
Not all herbs are invasive, but there are a couple of ways to keep the troublesome ones under control.
