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• Can you suggest a biological control for aphids?

  I believe one of the best insects used for biological control of aphids would be the ever popular ladybug. Ladybugs are also referred to as lady beetles or ladybirds. Ladybugs will forage with gusto on an aphid diet. Other insects that will whet a ladybugs... Posted Sep 02 2008, 05:54 PM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, aphid control, garden insect, lady bug, ladybug, biological insect control

• What does the term 'micro-climate' mean?

  A gardening professional speaking at a conference stated that just about every yard has a unique micro-climate. Micro-climate means that a unique climatic condition is created by buildings, house location on the lot, wall location, berms, and other factors... Posted Aug 29 2008, 06:33 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, perennials, microclimate, micro-climate, zone hardiness, plant hardiness

• What does the term 'evergreen' mean?

  The term evergreen is a catch-all word for a plant, tree, shrub, groundcover, vine or perennial that retains its foliage year around. Most often evergreen is used to label a tree or a shrub. The term semi-evergreen is also used to describe a plant that... Posted Aug 26 2008, 06:26 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, perennials, evergreen, spruce, fir, needle leaf, cold hardy

• Do you have any information about edible flowers?

  I do have a little info on edible flowers due to what my wife told me after attending a luncheon at a friends house. She was served nasturtium flowers atop of her salad and she commented that they were tasty and they made quite an attractive presentation... Posted Aug 20 2008, 07:25 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, perennials, annuals, tulips, flower, organic flowers, sunflowrs, edible flowers

• How do I prune azaleas?

  Pruning a young azalea plant after the plant is through blooming will promote lateral branching and a more compact form. Prune lightly at the very tip of the branches for best results. Older azaleas should be pruned by removing larger branches from the... Posted Aug 13 2008, 06:03 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, pruning, perennials, azaleas

• What does the term "Hardy Bulb" mean?

  Hardy bulbs can be described as bulbs that can be left in the ground safely all year around. Heavy frost and freezing of the soil around the bulbs will not harm a hardy bulb. Many fall planted bulbs are hardy bulbs. The most familiar of these bulbs would... Posted Jul 31 2008, 06:54 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, tulips, bulbs, crocus, amaryllis, hardy bulb, daffodil

• What is the difference between a corm and a bulb?

  The term bulb is commonly used for corms, rhizomes, and tubers. The true bulb can be described as a sphere like structure that has dry, scale type leaves around the structure. The scales are attached at the base of the bulb. Roots arise from this base... Posted Jul 27 2008, 10:28 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, tulips, bulbs, lilies, corms, crocus

• Should I prune my Annabelle hydrangeas?

  Sure you can prune your Annabelle hydrangeas. Except, do not prune in the spring or early summer. Annabelle hydrangeas bloom on new wood on stems that have begun growing in the spring, so if you prune the new growth before they bloom, it will be the following... Posted Jul 19 2008, 07:11 PM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, pruning, hydrangea, annabelle hydrangea, pruning hydrangeas

• Are there many deer resistant ground covers?

  Well, hungry deer will eat almost anything, but there are several ground covers that show Resistance to deer. Ajuga is the first plant that comes to mind. Most ajuga is quite tolerant to multi-zoned planting conditions. Ajuga is also colorful and when... Posted Jul 15 2008, 06:25 PM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: deer resistant, common questions, low growing plants, ground covers

• What does the term 'available water' mean?

  Available water is an important term in the world of plants and gardening. Having a pond 10 feet from a garden would seem to define the term 'available water', but it does not. Wilting plant leaves can be caused by too little or too much available... Posted Jul 08 2008, 08:34 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, soil conditions, drainage, gardenering, water availivility

• Can you suggest a few easy perennials to grow for a beginning gardener?

  Sure, here are a few easy to grow and care for perennials. Except for giving them regular moisture, you can plant them and forget them. One of the first perennials to come to mind is the hosta. There is a reason you see a of of hostas in gardens and landscapes... Posted Jul 02 2008, 08:09 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, shade plant, hostas, perennials, Black eyed Susan, coneflowers, daylily

• When is the best time of day to water my plants?

  Watering in the morning is usually the preferred time. But sometimes work schedules preclude watering in the mornings. Watering any time of the day can be done, especially if you are using soaker hoses or watering with a wand. Applying the water below... Posted Jun 26 2008, 08:09 AM by Bill-nhn with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: common questions, fungal diseases, evaporation, water schedules

• How many kinds of Coleus are there?

  I guess I do not have the answer to your question. Would lots, or many, or over 300 be helpful? The colors and types of coleus may be a little mind-boggling but every year more color combinations are created and all of them complement other foliage or... Posted Jun 24 2008, 06:19 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, annuals, coleus, color combinations

• I am stuck with heavy clay soil, what can I do to quickly grow attractive plants?

  Recently, I was able to observe a neighbor who had an identical problem. Their basement wall evidently had a leak and the dirt had to be dug up around the foundation in the front. The many years of amending the soil was replaced with the heavy yellow... Posted Jun 22 2008, 10:00 AM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, Container Gardening, perennials, spirea, barberry, tree lilac, clay soils

• What materials should be used to tie plants to stakes or supports?

  I have seen many different materials used to tie plants to stakes, even thick wire. Using the wrong material to tie a plant can cause serious plant injury. I have seen fast growing trees tied tightly to a tree with wire. As the trunk grows, the wire will... Posted Jun 06 2008, 09:15 PM by Bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions, tree support, plant support, tree stakes