Fresh off the press is the new and updated January edition of Amy’s Horticultural tasks. Click on the link below for Amy’s January Tasks:

Amy’s January . . . → Read More: Amy’s January Horticultural Tasks

Here is the second edition of our new feature Dear Abner, Dear Abner . . . → Read More: Dear Abner July 2011

We would like to mention a new feature we are offering at jungletmaning.com. It is called “Dear Abner,” written and compiled by Don McInnes, Ph.D. Dr. McInnes has three degrees in Biology, and answers questions on horticulture, landscaping, gardening and pest control for Clemson Extension.

Here is the first edition of . . . → Read More: Dear Abner June 2011

Annuals

Keep transplants well watered and mulched to help them get rooted in before summer’s heat and humidity arrives.  Liquid fertilizers can be applied every two weeks to get new plants off to a good start.  Slow release fertilizers should be used at planting time and not be needed again until mid summer.  Watch out for aphids and whiteflies.

Turf

Repair bare patches or replant large area using seeds or sod when the average daytime temperatures stay above 60 degrees.  Water newly seeded or sodded turf to encourage rapid establishment.  Wait at least two or three weeks after the turf has completely . . . → Read More: Amy’s April Horticultural Tasks