Chrysanthemums care and pest guide from old horticulture text
Chrysanthemums require full sun and southern exposure with fertile well drained soil. Avoid wet sandy spots and crowding. water early in the day. apply fungicide spray after establishment. use nicotine sulphates against pests. stake plants. aphids cause black sooty mold. mealybugs controlled with White Oil and Black Leaf 40. remove heavily infested parts before spraying. fertilizer is applied about four weeks after planting using 5 10 5, 1 to 12 pounds per 100 square feet, cultivated and watered in.
Humane plant guarding with nicotine spray advised
The article cites the U S Department of Agriculture recommending a humane method to deter dogs and rabbits from landscaping. Mix two tablespoonfuls of nicotine sulphate in a gallon of water and spray flowers shrubs and building corners every two weeks to make them detour.
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All About Vegetables Peppers Thrive In Warm Weather
Peppers are hot weather vegetables with fruit set when nights are 60 to 75 degrees and days near 75. Water consistently to avoid blossom drop, space plants 24 inches apart in rows 30 to 36 inches.
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Aphids: How to identify and control a common pest
Aphids are soft bodied insects that distort leaves and buds, often under one eighth inch long. They reproduce rapidly, feed on plant juices, transmit plant viruses, and excrete honeydew which fosters sooty mold. use broad spectrum insecticides to eliminate them and protect lawns, gardens, and patios.
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