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Heath and Heather Home and Garden Education Center

WebHeath and heather are non-native low-growing evergreen shrubs that hold not only their leaves but also their flowers all winter. Known as spring or winter heath due to its bloom …

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Houseplants: Safe and Toxic Varieties Home and Garden …

WebThe following is a list of plants considered toxic. Remember that plants may contain a variety of poisons. They may cause symptoms ranging from a mild stomach ache to serious …

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Houseplants for Healthier Indoor Air Home and …

WebNASA recommends one healthy plant in a 6 to 8-inch container for every 100 square feet of living space. For pesticide information or other questions please call toll free: 877-486-6271. by Dawn Pettinelli, UConn Home & …

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Jade Plants Home and Garden Education Center

WebPDF Version .pdf. Jade plants have been a favorite houseplant in the Americas and Europe for over 100 years and are commonly used as Bonsai. These easy-to-grow succulents are native to South Africa and …

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Peony Home and Garden Education Center

WebPeonies are herbaceous perennials that have few rivals for their floral display and foliage. Their exquisite, large blossoms, often fragrant, make excellent cut flowers and the foliage …

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Plum and Cherry: Black Knot Home and Garden …

WebExamine all the plum and cherry trees in late August and prune any knot found on the branches. Mature black knots should also be removed by cutting the stem 4 inches below the knot. All pruned material should be …

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Succession Planting Home and Garden Education …

WebFor pesticide information, please call the UConn Home & Garden Education Center, weekdays at (877) 486-6271. UConn Home and Garden Education Center, D. Pettinelli, 2021. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative …

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Beneficial Nematodes Home and Garden Education Center

WebThe two nematode families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae, contain the insect parasitic nematode species. The most commonly used beneficial nematodes are …

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Mulch Basics Home and Garden Education Center

WebNeed irrigation system or holes punched in the plastic to allow water to reach plants and soil. Black plastic mulch is used to warm the soil for heat-loving vegetables. White or silver …

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How to Identify and Treat Salt Damage on Plants

WebPrevent snow piles, sand, and runoff from building up near sensitive plants, and maintain healthy soil salinity levels through the addition of organic matter. The most …

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Soil Testing Home and Garden Education Center

WebNew Haven County Extension Center (203) 407-3161. Master Gardeners at the Bartlett Arboretum (203) 322-6971 ext. 15. Revised by UConn Home and Garden Education …

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Milkweed Home and Garden Education Center

WebThe leaf of the swamp milkweed is a narrow lance shape, different than the wider, rounder shape of the common milkweed’s leaf. The seed pod of swamp milkweed is also long …

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Frost Cracks and Sunscald on Trees Home and Garden Education …

WebSunscald that develops into frost cracks is the result of the fluctuations in temperature that can occur during winter months and is most often found on the south or west side of the …

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Dieback of Trees and Shrubs Home and Garden Education Center

WebIf dieback is a problem, prune out dead or dying branches and remove them from the site. Disinfect the pruning tool between cuts using 10% household bleach, 70% alcohol, or a …

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Bacillus Thuringiensis Home and Garden Education Center

WebFor pesticide information or other questions please call toll free: 877-486-6271. UConn Home and Garden Education Center, 2019. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative …

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Hydrangea Diseases and Pests Home and Garden Education Center

WebDespite good cultural practices, pests and diseases at times may appear. Chemical control should be used only after all other methods have failed. For pesticide information or …

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Asian Lady Beetle Home and Garden Education Center

WebHarmonia axyridis is a beetle from the family Coccinellidae, small beetles ranging from 1/3 to 2/3" with a wide range of colors and various numbers of spots are characteristic for these …

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Powdery Mildew of Cucurbits Home and Garden Education Center

WebPowdery Mildew of Cucurbits. Powdery mildew is a common and serious disease of cucurbit crops in Connecticut. This disease occurs in squashes, melons, gourds, cucumbers, and …

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Poison Ivy Home and Garden Education Center

WebPlant Description. Recognizing the poison ivy plant (Toxicodendron radicans) can be tricky because it has many forms, colors and shapes. It can be a vine traveling along the …

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