Gary Garner III – Page 8 – Gary's Garden Center

Planting Dogwoods

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareApril 3, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The loss of a newly planted dogwood can usually be traced to one of two problems, improper planting or improper watering. Improper planting means the tree was planted too deep or that dirt or mulch was piled up around the trunk. Let's look at how to plant first. Dogwoods are shallow rooted trees and it…

Planting Azaleas

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMarch 6, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

An azalea purist doesn't plant an azalea. They loosen the soil, take the plant out of the pot, loosen the root ball, and then gradually work the plant into the soil. This assures that the plant is planted very shallow which is ideal for an azalea. Most of us, however, do dig a hole when…

Fertilizer Guide For Central Virginia

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareJanuary 16, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

All fertilizer labels must have three bold numbers. The first number designates the amount of nitrogen (N), the second number designates the amount of phosphate (P2O5), and the third number is the amount of potash (K2O). These three numbers represent the primary nutrients (nitrogen (N) – phosphorous (P) – potassium (K). This label, known as the fertilizer…

Dirt vs. Soil + Rich Soil Recipe

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareJune 28, 20176KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SOIL OR DIRT? Do you know the difference between the two? When should you use compost? What makes up vermiculite and perlite? I thought it might be helpful to point out how to distinguish between the different types of basic media. Hopefully it will help you in deciding what is best for your gardening…

What is Fire Blight, and how do I treat it?

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareJune 18, 20176KViews 0Likes 0Comments

What is fire blight? It is a contagious, systemic, bacterial disease, prevalent on apple and pear trees during cool wet periods of spring weather. I thought it would be good to share some ideas on how to recognize the disease and control the spread of it. The bacteria attacks the blossoms in early spring and…