The most effective form of plant disease control in the landscape is prevention. Disease prevention can be as simple as choosing the right palnt for the right place at planting time. CONTINUE SOURCE: Virginia Tech Extension Publications … [Read more...]
POWDERY MILDEW
Powdery mildew is the name given to a group of diseases caused by several closely related fungi. Their common symptom is a grayish-white, powdery mat visible on the surface of leaves, stems, and flower petals. There are many hosts, and although this … [Read more...]
Rose Growers Beware: Good News, Bad News, and Some More Good News
Roses have been a beautiful and fragrant part of our garden palette for thousands of years. Humans have cultivated roses for their medicinal properties, for the floral trade, and for beautifying our public and private gardens. CONTINUE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Planting Fall gardens: Fall Gardening Guide For Zone 7 Gardens
Summer days are waning, but for gardeners in USDA zone 7, that doesn’t have to mean the last of the fresh garden produce. Okay, you may have seen the last of the garden tomatoes, but there are still plenty of veggies suited for zone 7 fall planting. … [Read more...]
Year of the Gladiolus
Gladiolus are as American as apple pie. Generations of gardeners, from Maine to California, have tucked these summer-blooming bulbs into their gardens in spring and been delighted by the gorgeous flower spikes that appear just a few months … [Read more...]
Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis or Iris domestica
Blackberry lily, also referred to as leopard lily and several other common names, is a short-lived perennial native to eastern Russia, China and Japan. The dried rhizome has long been used medicinally in Eastern Asia for a variety of ailments. Read … [Read more...]
Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants
Sandy Feather, extension educator in Allegheny county, has prepared this list of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials that don't just survive but will thrive in our long, hot summers. Read more: … [Read more...]
Garden Journaling with Phenology Facts
Where do you find good gardening models, resources, and information on how to care for a garden over time? Old-time gardeners relied on the bloom sequence of common and native plants growing in their local regions to let them know it was safe to sow … [Read more...]
Powdery mildew in the flower garden
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects many different plants in the flower garden. Continued: … [Read more...]
Best Plants for Clay Soil
What grows well in clay soil? Dense clay soil is common in yards across the country. This can seem like a challenge at first, but we’re here to help! With some simple amendments and the right plants, you can transform your yard with beautiful plants. … [Read more...]