Summer bulbs offer colorful options for long-lasting color
The article explains planting and caring for summer flowering bulbs like dahlias begonias canna gladiolus and calla lilies. It covers indoors starting pots outdoor transplantation soil moisture stakes and sun needs noting hardy Asiatic lilies daylilies and evans begonia add late season color and fill garden space after spring bulbs fade.
Spring Onions Grow Easy In Home Gardens
Washington reports that scallions or spring onions blend leek sweetness with onion sharpness and garlic scent, enriching Asian, European, and Mediterranean dishes. The piece covers cultivation tips, varieties like White Lisbon and Kincho Long, seasonal sowing windows, and differences between home grown and store bought scallions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
New England
Territorial Seed Co
Territorial-Seed.com
Park Seed Co
Ed Beard
Territorial
Thompson & Morgan
The bad bugs of spring and their control methods
Early spring insects threaten landscape trees and crops. White pine weevils curl leaders and kill central leaders. insecticide can target females during egg-laying. Alfalfa weevils hatch after 200 to 810 growing degree days with yellowish green larvae and leaf-biting adults. Southern red and spruce spider mites appear across 7 to 370 GDD and 100 to 200 GDD respectively, feeding on broad leaved evergreens and conifers. Elm bark beetles spread Dutch Elm Disease during 7 to 120 GDD, while Japanese beetle larvae and adults emerge around 1050 to 1925 GDD and respond to early larval controls.
Gardening tips for spring plant moves and bulb care
The Washington Post notes how to move crowded shrubs and small trees now to reduce transplant shock before sap rises. Ensure sun and drainage meet plant needs and avoid marginally hardy species like camellias until spring. For amaryllis bulbs, place in a sunny warm room, water lightly, and expect flowers or leaves as heat varies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Harris
Arbor Landscaping
Spencerville
Leo Berbee
Lisse
Holland
Maryland Home & Garden Information Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ona Otreet
Peter Willy Ont
Banda Mower
Vanguard
Atto
Lamas
Charles Fenyves
The
Washington Post
Adrienne Cook
Lisbon
Robert Smith
Brookhaven
Miss
Niowerapprarehive
Baske
Espoma Organics
Livingston
Pat Richter
Don Mould
Lorain Rd
Island Road
North Ridgeville
Anor
East Herrick Wellington
Tae
Barrel Lane
Elyria
4Th & 5Th Street
Middle & East Ave
RARHI