Insect Control For Garden Health This Season
Gardeners face active pests like mealy bugs corn earworm caterpillars and aphids. Use general purpose sprays with a detergent wetting agent to improve contact and switch sprays to avoid resistance. Mildew and spider mites require targeted treatments such as Actidion and Kelthane.
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Indoor lighting aids year round houseplant growth
Texas A&M horticulturist Everett Janne says indoor gardening can thrive with artificial lights. Fluorescent lamps with two 40-watt bulbs suspend over benches, lighting 4 by 4 feet area for 14 to 16 hours daily, while room temps stay 60 to 75 degrees.
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Lily of the Valley origin from holy man and dragon tale
A legend traces Lily of the Valley to a battle between St. Leonard and a dragon, where blood spilled on the ground sanctified into flowers. Water from the flowers is claimed to cure nervous diseases and an oil reputedly helps gout. other plant uses include dried roots aiding bruises.
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Oaks urged for suburb plantings in Stamford area
Stamford AP report quotes Robert A Bartlett of F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co urging more oaks in suburbs. He cites hardiness, long life, rapid growth, strong storm resistance, and low insect problems. Pin oak fits tight streets. scarlet oak suits wider streets. red oak known for autumn color. Japan will import her flags.
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Chandlers Grow Joyful Patio Garden on Southeast Porch
The W. P. Chandlers of 2517 30th Street enjoy relaxation through a shaded patio garden featuring gloriosa daisies bachelors buttons canvas coleus roses gourds and a large dahlia bed. Rocks and wood from travels enrich the landscape and bird feeding provisions complete the scene. The Chandlers have lived in the South Plains since 1923.
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