May 13, 2006
1. Pruning-at petal fall, at an angle toward the plant. Hybrid Teas need pruning 2-3 times a year.
2. Product for mildew and black spot—Fertilome Systemic Fungicide or Bonide Mancozeb.
Mothers Day Gift Ideas with April Enos: List of Products. Rose bushes, Hummingbird feeders, Pot Tower, Bromelaid ‘Aechmea fasciata’ (silver vase), Forest Faces, Zen Garden, Bird Feed, Outdoor Clock, Catface Birdhouse, Thermometer, Holland Grill, Garden hat, Pruners, Bionic Gloves, Fountain, Patio Pot, Suncatcher, Hanging Basket.
Azaleas with Martin Borrego:
Old fashioned Azaleas. Azalea Hino crimson, Encore Azaleas, red, pink Azalea ‘Chiffon’, Decidious Azaleas, Azalea Fireball (orange), Azalea ‘Cannon’s Double’, Azalea ‘Snowbird’. For the best show plant azaleas in raised beds with pecan hulls, fine pine and peat moss on the north or east side of the house.
Backyard Makeover with Shaun Doering: Plants in order of appearance. Crape Myrtle, Pampas Grass, Dwarf Pampas Grass, Knock Out Roses, Golden Moneywort, Verbena, False Spirea (Caryopteris), Patio Peach, Golden Deodora, Catnip, Butterfly Bush, Gaillardia ‘Goblin’, Spirea ‘Gold Mound’, Juniper ‘Sky Rocket’, Apricot, Salvia ‘Greggii’, Ice Plant, Heuchera, Foster Holly, Dwarf Pomegranate, Coreopsis ‘Sunrise’, Salvia ‘May Night’.
Marching Orders:
1. Reminder for May 20 Potting Clinic 10 am-2 pm at the Memorial store.
2. Call or visit Mom. Take flowers or send flowers. Could even help her plant them.
3. Spray Thuricide or Dipel to control Bagworms.
E-Question: What plants are suitable for a hummingbird garden?
Penta, Callibrocha, million bells, Petunias, Red salvia, esperanza. Most flowers that are red with a trumpet style bloom.