The nation’s # 1 groundcover annual! Wave Petunias were introduced in 1995 by Ball Seed. They have grown in popularity due to their tremendous performance in the landscape. The Waves come in a full range of colors: pink, rose, purple, white, red, blue, and misty lilac. The breeders have also come up with some very… Read More
Growing your own herbs is easy, fun, and rewarding. And if you’re rewarded with an abundant harvest, it’s good to know what to do with all that bounty. Here are some common methods of preserving herbs. Drying Pick stems early in the day. If they have not been sprayed with pesticides and are fairly clean,… Read More
Growing and maintaining an organic vegetable garden is a great way to reduce your grocery bill while connecting with nature. Follow these suggestions to be a successful organic gardener: Have a Plan Select a site in your yard that gets at least six hours of direct sun. Prepare the soil by tilling in good composted… Read More
Azaleas (botanically Rhododendron) are the most popular flowering shrubs in this part of the country. Exposure Azaleas prefer cool, partially-shaded sites, such as the filtered shade of pine trees (when planted beneath hardwood trees, their shallower roots must compete for nutrients and water.) Althoughsome varieties tolerate sun better than others, all azaleas prefer an area… Read More
Growing a healthy lawn organically can be a rewarding experience. Your lawn will be the envy of the neighborhood while you are protecting the environment. The following tips will help you succeed: Overseed A thick stand of grass helps to choke out un-wanted weeds in your lawn. Weeds rob moisture, nutrients and light from your… Read More
Though Stink Bugs are not native to our area, they have become quite a nuisance since they were first observed in Allentown PA in 1998! Many experts are predicting the mild winter will lead to an even heavier infestation of the ugly stinky bug this spring! Stink bugs wreak havoc on many crops including: tomatoes,… Read More
Growing your own seeds is fun, easy, and satisfying. It’s a great, inexpensive way to grow an array of interesting and unusual vegetable and flower seeds—a much bigger and more exciting variety than you’ll ever find in starter plants. You can get an earlier start—and therefore, an earlier harvest of vegetables or earlier color in… Read More
Deer, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, Oh My!!! This sounds like a nightmare for gardeners! These animals, as well as cats and dogs, can be harmful to vegetable gardens, tender plants, flowers, and crops. The main culprit of damage in our area is the White Tailed Deer. Deer population is on the rise and the damage to… Read More
My lawn died/browned out over the summer. What should I do? Thatch or rake hard with a fan rake to remove debris and dead grass. Lime: 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet Sow seed Cover with a light (1/4 to 1/2″) covering of good soil and rake lightly. Fertilize with a lawn starter. After second… Read More
Q: What is Sevin? A: GardenTech Sevin containing carbaryl is the most effective insecticide on the market. Consumers and professionals have trusted Sevin to control a wide variety of insects for 50 years. Sevin provides the consumer with the broadest spectrum of control, killing more insects in more places versus other leading brands. Q: What… Read More