care – Page 2 – Gary's Garden Center

Crepe Myrtles: A Summer Classic

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMay 12, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Crepe Myrtles are one of the South's favorite trees. Visit any old southern farm, and you may see crepe myrtles that exceed 100 years of age. They can be found growing from the Gulf Coast to as far north as Baltimore and Philadelphia. Crepe Myrtles offer full season appeal and are easy to grow.…

Lavender

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareApril 24, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A little whiff of fresh lavender or spirits of lavender oil is said to calm the soul, relieve tension, or cure a headache. The scent of lavender can reduce the stress level of an entire room of people. Try using lavender in a mist bottle in the office to lower the tension and calm the…

Grass Seed Selection

Gardens & YardsApril 10, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

There are many choices of seed on the market. You have old standbys such as Kentucky 31 (KY-31) and Kentucky Bluegrass. There are many selections of the so called tall turf type fescues as well as Bermuda grass, Zoysia, and lots of rye grasses. How do we decide which is the right one for us…

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…

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…