Large flowering dahlias attract the men and bloom timing tips
A gardening note explains dahlias as robust showpieces with some blooms over a foot wide, the "man’s flower" label, planting after frost risk fades, and staking needs for tall varieties. It covers root storage, eye orientation, watering, and winter preservation. A side Q&A explains gladiolus staking by trenching bulbs to gradually fill soil.
Inexpensive home plants developed by Cornell researchers
Cornell floriculturists led by Carl F. Gortzig report cost-effective methods for producing small and medium potted plants. Species include clerodendrum, coleus, New Guinea impatiens, marigold, primrose, zinnia, streptocarpus, and polka-dot plant, with retail prices from 99 cents to 1.29.
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Cottony maple scale resembles popcorn on maples
Columbus reports cottony maple scale on silver maples appears as white popcorn masses on twigs. Extension entomologist Richard Miller notes these egg masses hatch, crawlers move mid June, and a single malathion spray can work when timed for 25 to 30 percent hatch, with Levin as an alternative despite bee impacts.
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