Invasives, Insect Eggs, Starting your Garden & Other April Gardening News
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden.” — Ruth Stout
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think April 10, 2026I try to go home and visit family each summer, and this past one was no exception. The fact that two of my all-time favorite houseplant stores are located in the town I grew up in is purely coincidence. One of these stores was around since I was in elementary school, and the other popped […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Plants are on the Move! April 6, 2026As spring marches on and daylight becomes more intense and longer lasting, many of us have probably noticed that our houseplants are leaning towards this greater amount of sunshine. While plants just can’t pick up their pots and relocate, they do have an amazing amount of ways that they can reorient themselves for better growth […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Hold Off for Healthier Soil: Managing Spring Compaction Risks
By Nora Doonan, Soil Science Graduate Student, UConn Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture In the case of soil compaction, the early bird often does not get the worm. As temperatures rise, many Connecticut residents are eager to get back into their gardens and begin lawn care. However, after a winter marked by significant snowfall, the […]
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Wait, Why the Heck Are People Putting Pennies in Their Houseplants’ Soil?
Wait, Why the Heck Are People Putting Pennies in Their Houseplants’ Soil? The Spruce – Heather Zidack educates readers on whether putting a penny in potting soil really keeps away pests and disease.
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