A Simple and Effective Way to Get Rid of Aphids Comments Off on A Simple and Effective Way to Get Rid of Aphids 342

aphids in the vegetable garden

In my opinion gardeners are the most nurturing people in the world but if there’s one thing that gardeners dislike for sure it’s got to be Aphids.

Aphids like to gather in groups and feed on tender leaves, branches and buds.  They feed on the plant’s sap and can really damage a plant. You can find them in the underside of leaves.  That’s why I think it’s a good idea to always walk your garden and inspect your plants.

Instead of using chemicals that can be harmful to the garden as well as beneficial insects I use water.  A garden hose is your best friend in the fight.  A blast of water from your hose is often all you need.  Aphids can be quite relentless so you may have to do this a few times until they are finally gone.

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Mexican Sunflower Comments Off on Mexican Sunflower 367

Mexican Sunflower

Botanical Name: Tithonia rotundifolia

Care Guide

  • Seed Depth:  Press into surface
  • Planting time:  Spring
  • Prefers well drained light and sandy soil
  • Prefers full sun.
  • Hardiness: Annual
  • Plant Height:  4’–6′ tall
  • Flower color:  Orange with golden centers

Pierrot White Helipterum Comments Off on Pierrot White Helipterum 415

Pierrot White Helipterum

Pierrot White Helopterum is a stunning eye-catching everlasting flower perfect for dried flower and cut flower arrangements.

Germination can take up to 21 days.

Botanical Name: Rhodanthe chlorocephala

Common Name: Paper Daisy Pierrot White

Care Guide

  • Press seeds into soil and cover lightly 6-8″apart
  • Planting time:  Spring.  It can also be sown in Autumn in zone 9b
  • Prefers well drained sandy soil
  • Prefers full sun.
  • Plant Height:  18-24” tall
  • Flower color: White with black and yellow centers
Pierrot White Helipterum
Pierrot White Helipterum
Pierrot White Helipterum
Pierrot White Helipterum

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