Gardening And More

  June Gardening Calendar June is the time of year to trim your Big Leaf Hydrangea, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, and Gardenia after blooming. After trimming, use an Azalea and Hydrangea fertilizer and add a new layer of mulch for the summer and fall months. The flower buds are set in the fall months for summer months blooming. Your cool season vegetables have already started to bolt (bloom), which alerts the gardener the season is over for cool season vegetables. You can either pull out the vegetables or till them into the soil to enrich. We can start thinking about planting winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, okra, and southern peas. There is still time to plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and watermelons. It is always a good idea to monitor your garden for insects and diseases. Early detection is the key. When you are uncertain of the insect or disease, take a sample to your local garden center or nursery. Fertilize tomatoes every two weeks with a calcium enriched fertiliz...

  May Gardening Calendar Deadhead spring bulbs after flowering. Let the foliage die back naturally. The nutrients in the foliage gets stored in the bulb for next year’s nutrients. Stay ahead of your weeding chores. The month of May is when weeds start showing their ugly heads. I recommend using a Pre-Emergent Weed Control. Just make sure it is recommended safe to use around trees, shrubs, and perennials. Some Pre-Emergent’s are also recommended to use around your vegetable garden. So always read the label to see where you can use a pre-emergent. The way a pre-emergent works is by preventing the weed seeds from germinating. Before applying a pre-emergent pull all existing weeds by the roots because a pre-emergent will not kill existing weeds. Use a weed-N-Feed for your lawns. Check the label to make sure you can use the product on your lawn variety. Fertilize trees and shrubs. After fertilizing apply a fresh layer of mulch. Applying mulch to your beds helps to keep the roots c...

  Live Plants are Back Hibiscus and More is pleased to welcome back Live Plants to their website. The website will be growing houseplants, herbs and butterfly attractant and pollinator friendly plants. This month will be featuring Mountain Mint, Red Anthurium, and Jacob Cline Beebalm. Pycnanthemum muticum - Short-toothed Mountain Mint. Mountain mint is a native perennial, butterfly attractant plant. Hardiness zones: 4-9. Height: 2-3 feet. Full sun to partial shade. Blooms in summer and will spread by runners. Mountain Mint comes in a 3-inch, eco-friendly, biodegradable pot that is ready to be transplanted in your favorite container or in the garden. Anthurium andraeanum - Flamingo Flower, Red Anthurium. Red Anthurium needs bright light, is easy to care for, and reaches a height of 1 ' - 2 ' . Blooms red flowers from spring to fall. Red Anthurium comes in a 3-inch, eco-friendly, biodegradable pot that is ready to be transplanted in your favorite container. Monarda didy...