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Roses If roses don"t get 5 to 6 hours of full sun each day, they will become leggy and may not produce any blossoms at all. The only solution is to move the plant to a better location. Cool nights or dark, damp days can cause balling— that"s when blossoms open halfway and then stop. Cut off these blossoms; when weather conditions improve, good growth will begin again. If you live in an area where cool or foggy summers are common, select rose varieties that have fewer petals, and balling will occur less often.
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Shrubs Azaleas do best when they have a 2 to 4-inch layer of organic mulch surrounding them all season long.Use chopped leaves, peat moss, needles, or wood chips. Do not use leaves that have not been chopped, because they mat together and prevent water from getting into the soil. Mulch keeps the soil cool, reduces weed problems, and will slowly add humus to the soil.
If the leaves of your azaleas begin to yellow, your plants may be suffering from iron deficiency (chlorosis). The leaf margins and the tissue between the veins turn light in color, while the veins themselves may remain dark green. This yellowing can progress to the point where the leaves become very pale and turn brown at the tips. To quickly remedy iron deficiency apply an iron chelate, adding it to the soil or spraying it on the foliage. To permanently solve an iron deficiency, improve soil by adding 1 to 2 inches of compost each year.
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 If you missed Busy Bee"s last visit where she gave us a few tips about annuals, rhododendrons and fertilizing, her Junior Assistant will take you there! |
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Planting Zones
Climatic factors affecting plants
Soil Classifications
Evaluating Soil
Soil pH
Clay or Sandy Soil
Enhancing Soil
Cheap Mulch - Make cheap mulch for vegetable gardening, landscaping, and lawn care and save money.
Homemade Garden Sprays - Put on your apron and get ready to whip up a home-brewed batch of bug spray.
Protect Your Plants from Pests (Companion Planting) -
Major Plant Nutrients - Much like vitamins, fertilizers come in many shapes and kinds. Tips on how to choose the right fertilizer for your soil.
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Planting Bare-root Plants
Planting Balled and Burlapped Plants
Planting Container-grown Plants
Bed Planting
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Garden Plants Directory
Propagation of Perennials (Seeds & Division)
Propagation of Perennials (Cuttings)
Best Bulbs for Perennial Garden
Ornamental Grasses
Perennial Groundcovers
Grooming Perennials
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Signs of Common Plant Diseases and Pest Damage
Diseases of Perennials
Botrytis (Gray Mold)
Bacterial Leaf Spot
Powdery Mildew
Pests of Perennials
Synthetic Insecticides
Aphid Control
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Long-blooming Plants
Plants Tolerant of Heavy or Dry Shade
Plants for Summer Color in Shade Gardens
Plants for Autumn Color in Shade Gardens
Plants for Container Garden: Dwarf Conifers and Broadleaf Evergreens
Small Trees and Shrubs for Container Garden
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TREES & SHRUBS GROWING TIPS
Almond
Apple
Apricot
Blackberry
Blueberry
Grapes
Hazelnut
Kiwi
Peach
Sour Cherry
Sweet Cherry
Walnut
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Peony
Grown & Photographed by
Larysa Johnston, GA, USA |