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With containers and hanging baskets, we often start to find prolific flowering at the ends of stems and the middle will become dull.
Don't be afraid to trim the ends! Sacrificing some flowers now will give your containers a second wind and encourage healthy growth, prolific ...flowering, and a fuller container.
Make sure to cut 1/3 of the growth from the bottom to leave enough for your plants to really make a come back!
After storms, we focus on trees that have fallen and need immediate cleanup.
Don't forget to look up at the trees still standing! Open wounds and jagged breaks can lead to insects, disease, and decay. Consider having your trees evaluated by an arborist if you observe signs of storm ...damage to ensure that they are structurally sound and can recover from any injury they may have sustained from high winds or strong storms. This will prolong the life of your trees and ensure the safety of your property.
Be ahead of common garden pests by scouting while you're out in the garden! Taking a few extra minutes to look while you're watering, weeding, or trimming your plants can save you loads of time and aggrivation treating for insects who have overstayed their welcome in your garden!
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This is the difference between thriving and surviving!
Even though these two plants are in the same bed receiving the same treatment, there can be environmental conditions that we don't immediately recognize. Remember plants are living things and mother nature can have a strange sense... of humor!
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The HGEC can help you get your plants to a successful harvest, but then what? Our partners in UConn Extension have plenty of resources to help you maintain safe food preservation practices. Check it out! https://s.uconn.edu/food-preservation
National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but supporting our pollinators is a continued effort!
Remember that encouraging a healthy ecosystem within your garden will promote insect pollinators, wildlife, and birds!
Here are a few strategies to promote pollinators in your ...garden:
- Plant native flowering shrubs and perennials to attract native insects and wildlife
- Plant pollinator gardens that promote many types of pollinators. Include flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, birds, and others.
- Create gardens that bloom during all growing seasons. Early and late blooming plants are easy to overlook when gardening. Don't forget that pollinators start feeding early in the springtime and many are here until late in the fall.
- Use Integrated Pest Management strategies to control problem insects. Avoiding or limiting pesticide use will help your pollinators and beneficial insects thrive!
Send your questions about pollinators and pollinator gardens to us at ladybug@uconn.edu
Are you a fan of coleus? These colorful plants can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Learn more about them in this week's blog!
In 2022, while I was trying to finish up my chemistry degree, I was trying to brainstorm ideas for a chromatography project and had settled on the...
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National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but supporting our pollinators is a continued effort!
Remember that pollinators are more than just bumblebees and butterflies. Encouraging a healthy ecosystem within your garden will promote insect pollinators, wildlife, and birds!
...Here are a few strategies to promote pollinators in your garden:
- Plant native flowering shrubs and perennials to attract native insects and wildlife
- Plant pollinator gardens that promote many types of pollinators. Include flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, birds, and others.
- Create gardens that bloom during all growing seasons. Early and late blooming plants are easy to overlook when gardening. Don't forget that pollinators start feeding early in the springtime and many are here until late in the fall.
- Use Integrated Pest Management strategies to control problem insects. Avoiding or limiting pesticide use will help your pollinators and beneficial insects thrive!
Send your questions about pollinators and pollinator gardens to us at ladybug@uconn.edu
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