Tips

Protect Perennials with Snow


In cold areas, tender perennials such as candytuft and shrubs such as junipers are best protected from drying winter winds and cold by snow. To help snow gather on your plants, build a snow fence on the up-wind side of plantings.

Slow Forced Bulbs

If forced amaryllis or narcissus bulbs are getting ahead of your holiday schedule and will flower too soon, slow them down by placing potted bulbs in a cool (50F to 60F) room with bright light and cut back on watering.


Control Mealybugs

Check houseplants such as schefflera, ficus, and rubber plants for white, fluffy growth on the leaves and leaf crotches and a sticky substance called honeydew when feeding. To control mealybugs spray insecticidal soap or dab them with rubbing alcohol.



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