Tomato Talk | Diseases & Pests, Part 2 A Full Season of Tomato-Growing Information Troubleshoot your garden Know what pests and diseases look like to troubleshoot before they get in your garden beds. Want to plant disease-resistant varieties? Check out Cornell University's list of disease-resistant vegetable varieties . Tomato hornworm caterpillars (and tobacco hornworm caterpillars)—can do …
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Sunshine bromeliad features lime green leaves tipped in purple-lavender and keeps it's colorful leaves best in bright to full sunlight. A rosette of leaves forms a water tight 'cup' in the center of the plant to supply moisture in between rains. Not hardy in the Chicago …
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This makes an elegant, airy evergreen non-hardy groundcover for annual beds, containers and seasonal displays. The small white to green flowers in early summer are inconspicuous but the stems often bronze to contrast with the deep green leaves. Plant in sunny locations for best …
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Spikes of bright red flowers in fall contrast with the yellow-and-green variegated foliage on this nonhardy perennial. Insect pollinators and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the flowers. Plant this salvia in a sunny location for best coloration of the variegated leaves. It's insect and pest …
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Pinkish to red flowers occasionally appear in summer but the real attraction of this species are the plump light blue green leaves that tightly cover the pendulous stems, earning it the common name of burros tail. Grow in full sun and don't overwater for best …
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The creeping vine, Clematis ‘Rooguchi, grows to a maximum height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate water conditions. In the summer and early fall it produces lavender and purple flowers that give way to brown fruit. It is best as a specimen in a …
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Dark, bluish-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers feature a golden throat to contrast with the petals on this tropical shrub. It grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun and high humidity. If the atmosphere is too dry, it can be prone to spider …
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This is a mat-forming veronica that grows best in rock gardens, where it forms a series of plants with flowers that grow along the ends of the stems. It is useful in the front of borders where the mats can be seen and their flowers can be …
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Pendulous white flowers with prominent yellow stamens are well displayed on this upright selection from Princeton Nurseries. Yellow fruit early in fall are followed by yellow leaves revealing the attractive exfoliating bark. Plant in well drained, acidic pH, moist soils in partially shaded conditions for best …
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Q. When is the best time of the year to spray my garden for insects? A. Before you consider using any pesticide in your garden, you must first determine if the insects found in your garden are actually causing harm. Many insects found in our gardens are beneficial. Beneficial insects are important for many different reasons. Some are predators and perform natural pest control. Others are crucial …
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