Impatiens “Bounce” Back into Long Island Gardens

There is good news for gardeners – a new variety of impatiens has emerged that is safe to plant in Long Island gardens. “Bounce” impatiens are resistant to the downy mildew, perform well in sun or light shade and are available in many beautiful shades of pink, purple...

Life after Impatiens

I think by now many of you know that planting impatiens is not a good idea. Downy Mildew, a devastating disease, killed many impatiens during the last few years and as of now, there is no cure. So what should you do? It’s simple – plant something else! There are so...

Downy Mildew on Impatiens: A 2014 Update

If your impatiens were affected by downy mildew, you are not alone. Gardeners throughout the country shared your experience. We’ve created the Q&A below to shed some light on the disease and explain what everyone can do to have a more successful garden next...