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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 appetite are mealybugs, spider mites, thrips...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 09-02-2008
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 that are a little different in most every location...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 08-29-2008
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 looses their leaves in the winter in cold areas...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 08-26-2008
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. Not knowing that flowers were edible, I went...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 08-20-2008
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 interior of the plant. Removing the larger branches...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 08-13-2008
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 be tulips , crocus, daffodils and hyacinths. All...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-31-2008
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. Tulips and Lilies are examples of true bulbs. Corms...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-27-2008
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 year before you see a blossom. Annabelle...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-19-2008
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 these plants reach maturity they will provide excellent...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-15-2008
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 water. A plants roots need to be able to extract...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 07-08-2008

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