Zone 6b - Mid-Atlantic Gardening

It was 80 degrees on Tuesday, and chances are the weeds noticed this, too. In fairness, “weeds” is a subjective, not scientific, term for any persistently undesirable vegetation. Some people regard English ivy (Hedera helix) as a weed, while others will purchase flats of it at garden centers. Go figure.
The mild temperatures of November and […]

Despite the light snow we just had, spring is finally here. The first crocus has emerged, and the hyacinths are really budding up. With that in mind, how ready are you for spring gardening? The answer is: you are as ready as your tools. Investing in high-quality tools is initially expensive, but well-worth it in […]

Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) are “scale” insects. Scale insects are what bug aficionados like to call “insects that suck.” They insert a needle-like mouthpart into plant tissue and extract plant juices, resulting in loss of vigor and die-back. The most common symptom is leaf discoloration – typically a light mottling or striated pattern on otherwise green material.
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The oldest type of rose is the Dog Rose, or rosa canina. There is a Dog Rose bush in Hanover, Germany, that was planted in the 9th century.
What should you be doing now to your roses?