When to Prune Roses in Alberta
Prune roses in Alberta in spring, once you can see live green or reddish buds swelling on the canes, typically from mid-April into early May depending on…
What Eats Potato in Montana, and When
Two insects on Montana State University Extension’s documented list actually feed on potato plants: grasshoppers and thrips.
Spider Mites on Roses: Stippled Leaves in a Hot, Dry Summer
Tiny yellow or white speckles across rose leaves, followed by a dry, dusty look and leaves that drop early, point to two-spotted spider mites.
Growing Hydrangeas in Delaware: Types, Color and Winter
Delaware gardeners can plant hydrangeas in spring once the last frost risk has passed, typically after mid-April near Wilmington, or in early fall before…
What Eats Parsnip in Montana, and When
In most Montana gardens, two of the five pests Montana State University Extension documents for urban landscapes actually touch parsnip: grasshoppers and…
When to Sow Cover Crops in Ohio
Ohio’s cover crop calendar splits into two windows, not one. The larger window runs from late summer through the first fall frost, October 5 to October…
Rose Varieties: Choosing by Type, Color and Disease Resistance
Choosing rose varieties comes down to three questions in this order: does the type fit your climate and pruning routine, does the color and fragrance…
What Goes Wrong With Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas rarely fail from one single cause. Most “problems” trace back to three things: pruning the wrong wood at the wrong time, guessing at soil…
What Eats Hydrangeas: Pests and Deer
Deer are the biggest threat to hydrangeas nationwide, followed by aphids, scales, mites and nematodes — though the extension source that tracks these…
Hydrangea Varieties: Choosing by Type, Color and Hardiness
Picking the right hydrangea comes down to four questions: what USDA zone you garden in, whether the variety blooms on old wood or new wood, how much sun…