Mouthwash and cards curb whitefly plague in gardens
A garden column notes mouthwash can act as a contact insecticide for small whitefly infestations, though costly and odorous. It recommends sticky blue or yellow Tanglefoot coated cards to trap flies, reducing, not eliminating, populations while stressing population dynamics and plant health. George Abraham runs a Naples garden center and contributes as a longtime columnist.
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Naples
N.Y
Dry rocky soil and what you can do about it
Thin rocky soils challenge gardeners across the Northeast and beyond. In Western Pennsylvania shale layers cause shallow, fast drainage, low nutrients, and acid or alkaline pH shifts. Use raised beds, add organic matter, mulch, and regular watering. Limestone or mushroom compost can adjust pH. choose drought tolerant, well-drained plants such as azaleas, Diervilla, Virginia raspberry, artemisia, thyme, catmint, staghorn sumac, junipers, hens and chicks, sedums, and rock-loving shrubs for resilient use.
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Water trees and shrubs now before winter freezes in
Washington readers are urged to water trees shrubs and evergreens now despite recent rain. Roots grow underground and frozen soil will not absorb moisture so water deeply with bucket method or slow irrigation. Check moisture near mulch and large evergreens and water repeatedly as nights grow colder.
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Gary Moll
American Forests
Citizens’ Association
Moll
Winter prep tips for perennials and evergreens in gardens
The article advises on protecting winter garden crops and evergreens. It covers crown rot prevention for perennials like delphiniums and foxgloves by not covering them and mulching lightly, while roots need moisture. It explains sunscald risk on young deciduous trunks and suggests white paint or wraps, plus winter protection methods for roses and climbing roses with pruning, mulching, and securing techniques.
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