Archive for May 2009
Coral bells = good companions — May 26, 2009
With good-looking foliage that doesn’t go down with the flowers, coral bells just may be the perfect companion plant.
Buffalo bur — May 26, 2009
Buffalo bur grows up to 2 ft. tall and is armed with long yellow spines on its deeply lobed light green leaves and along sturdy stems.
Japanese beetle — May 19, 2009
If these pests weren’t so destructive, they’d be pretty. Shiny bronze-green adults are about 3/8 in. long. Larvae are 1-1/4-in.-long, C-shaped white grubs.
Tips for growing lavender — May 19, 2009
Harvesting fragrant stems of English lavender is a pleasurable garden task. Even the bees are slower and linger quietly on this glorious plant.
Container challenge plan — May 12, 2009
Here’s a deck planting that really makes a great first impression.
Powdery mildew — May 12, 2009
The white granular patches look like dust on the stems, the tops and bottoms of leaves and occasionally on flowers and fruit.
Slide show: Reseeding annuals — May 5, 2009
Reseeding annuals are not only beautiful, they’re great buys. Plant them once and for years after you get new plants for free!
Poison oak — May 5, 2009
As with their close relative, poison ivy, “Leaves of three, let it be” is good advice.
