Rhododendrons and Azaleas Struggle in Warming Climates
Horticulturist Lindsay Bond Totten explains how rhododendrons and azaleas in the Northeast face heat, drought, and new pests. Despite sturdy types like Janet Blair and Yakushimanum varieties, many plantings fail without ample water, shade, and careful selection of hardy cultivars. The ARS recommends PJM hybrids for resilience in Zone 5b.
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Ken Janek
PJM
ARS
Annual plant repotting tips from Scotts Co
Now is the time for annual repotting with guidance from Scotts Co. Repotting provides room for growth and nutrients. Choose a container one or two sizes larger, wash pots with antibacterial soap, soak clay pots, use premium potting soil, gently remove plant, position crown about an inch below the top, fill around the root ball and water thoroughly.
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Scotts Co
Scotts
Grafton Ohio Liquidation Sale Items Lot Auction
Liquidation sale in Grafton Ohio runs May 4 to 10 with morning and afternoon hours. Sale offers a 1996 Super Duty Diesel Dump, 1996 Interstate tandem, 1998 Classic enclosed trailer, yard and garden tools, toys, hardware, and other miscellaneous items. purchasers urged to bring pickup. Not responsible for accidents.
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Sun
Grafton Rd
Mennaell
Grafton
Ohio
Rabbit Hutch & Cages
Lawn & Garden
Stihl
Honda
Pests and Water Dangers for Permakite Plants
The note warns rare pest exposure but highlights cold drafts and excess moisture as deadly to Permakite. It cautions mildew risk and emphasizes careful handling to avoid damage in vulnerable, dehydrated areas noted by the company.
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Sean
Permakite
Raised beds in gardening how to decide usefulness
Raised beds are popular but require effort and may dry out quickly. Raised beds can improve yield and weed control when soil is poor or waterlogged, but digging harms humus. For non raised beds, start with mowing, lay newspaper, edging planks, and fill with rich, well draining mix. Maintain weed suppression on paths.
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Criterion
Shrimp plant renamed Justicia brandegeana gains notice
A houseplant trend highlights the shrimp plant now classified as Justicia brandegeana replacing Beloperone. The piece explains taxonomy changes, care tips including bright light and well draining soil, propagation from tip cuttings, and mentions related apples and a Naples New York nursery run by George Abraham and family.
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Beloperone
Justicia
George Abraham
Naples
New York State
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