Humic acid is a soil conditioner that acts as a bio-catalyst and bio-stimulant. It greatly increases plant biomass production by creating a favorable physical and chemical environment for root growth. …
Plants
My passion for turf and plants - and my fascination with bugs - doesn't stop when the work is done, so I blog about them in my spare time! Browse the categories below or use the search tool to find interesting tidbits about your landscape.
Red Maple
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) Just a beautiful tree and it epitomizes fall in New England. The bright red color stands out in the crowd! I chose this tree because I already have an order to plant two of …
Moths Are On The Move!
I fielded a few questions about the defoliation of the trees along the Mass Pike and Route 84 in Massachusetts. It was caused by the Gypsy Moth caterpillar. I saw it myself when I went to Connecticut …
What Plants You Should Fertilize…and Why
Everything needs food. I am a proponent of fertilizing newly planted trees and shrubs and also ornamental trees and shrubs. I am not a proponent of feeding large trees primarily because we have no …
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Echinacea
Since most everyone I know is sick right now, I chose Echinacea due to its reported medicinal properties. Echinacea is commonly known as "Coneflower," a member of the sunflower family. It is a …
Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal' (False Spirea) I let Ceara pic the plant of the month this spring, and she chose Astilbe 'Fanal.' A very good choice, this plant looks best in mass plantings. Astilbe is a …
My Garden Evaluation for 2015
Now is the time to start thinking about your gardens, while you’re looking out the window measuring how much snow melted today, think back to what looked good and grew well last year. What new things …
Crocus
Crocus The crocus is a simple plant but one we all can’t wait to see. There are hundreds of varieties of Crocus. One of the popular varieties is Crocus versicoloris. They exhibit purple, white, …
Japanese Umbrella Pine
Japanese Umbrella Pine How about a real specimen plant? The Japanese Umbrella Pine is a relic from the Triassic Period. A living fossil was found whose origins are from 230 million years ago. It's …
Warm Winters Are Rough On Your Landscape Plants
You would think that a warm winter would mean no damage to your plants…but that would be wrong! We had several periods this winter where it was 40 to 50 degrees for several days and then turned …
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