So, you went ahead and picked out your fall chrysanthemums, better known as mums. The experts at Wasson Nursery wanted to share some helpful ways to keep these colorful annuals in great shape for as long as possible.
With Summer in full swing, the landscape weed presence is increasing. Now is the time to control your weeds, which can help prevent future weeds from sprouting. During mid to late summer, weeds begin to set seed and store energy for winter months.
As the days get hotter and the plants get larger, the annuals are going to dry out more quickly. Be sure to thoroughly soak your plants when they need water.
Pollinating has become a popular topic over the last few years. Pollinators like butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, birds, beetles, and bats help spread pollen from plant to plant, aiding in the plants’ reproduction and fruit and flower development.
Are your plants glinting in the summer sun? Starting mid-June, Indiana residents should keep an eye out for a shiny, metallic beetle with a green head and copper wings. These are likely Japanese beetles and they eat the leaves of shrubs and trees.
What is Dormant Pruning? Dormant Pruning is a style of pruning that allows you to greatly reduce overgrown shrubs and trees, as well as maintain plant structure to improve the plant’s longevity. This practice is commonly done to deciduous trees and shrubs in the fall. You only want to dormant prune when the plant is … more »