Summertime and the living is easy. Well, not if you’re a plant in an untended garden. We have seen an explosion of insects much earlier and more severe than we have seen in many years. Aphids, scale, caterpillars, slugs and snails are the most common problems our...
We have seen many plant samples from customers of less than health shrubs recently. Too many times the problem is older plants that haven’t been properly pruned to help the plant keep vigorous new growth coming. The plants get old and woody and lose their shape and...
Warmer weather means we can finally putter in the garden and take time to examine our plantings. Vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants and peppers might be slower to put on growth after the long cool spring, but they’ll come around. Your first tomatoes may be tough or...
Tomatoes are easy to grow and provide an abundance of tasty, juicy, healthy fruit. Nothing beats a homegrown tomato – especially one you’ve grown yourself! Here are tips to keep in mind when planting your planting your tomatoes outdoors: Choosing a Location: To be...
Black Vine Weevil is a pest that damages many plants including yews, rhododendron, azaleas and euonymous. The larvae (grubs) feed on the roots of plants. This damage can cause the plant to decline in health and may ultimately lead to its death. The adult black vine...
The cold wet weather has not prevented the annual onslaught of aphids in the garden. Aphids are one of the most common pest problems in the flower and vegetable garden. They attack many different plants and can be a season long problem. The small oval shaped insects...
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