Click logo for details :)How to Prune Ornamental Grasses
One of the most common questions people have about ornamental grasses is “How do I cut them back?.” But the answer to this question is not as simple as it seems. As it turns out, there are two different answers to this question. The answer depends on whether the grass you have is a warm or cool season grass. So in this article, we will explain the difference between the two and tell you how to care best for each. Of course, we will be only covering perennial grasses. Annual grasses should be removed at the season’s end after they no longer look good or the frost kills them.
Help! How do I care for Houseplants?
Help! How do I care for Houseplants?
Houseplants are really nice and have many benefits. But there is one problem. However much we may like them, want them, or even have them, we might not know how to care for them.
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should buy Your Trees Online
5 Reasons Why You Should buy Your Trees Online:
Imagine a world where you can get the perfect tree or plant with just a click, a better tree than even you would have even picked. Thanks to Bower & Branch this is now a reality.
CONTINUE READING5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Poinsettias
5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Poinsettias
There is nothing worse than getting a Poinsettia and have it not look good by Christmas. And unfortunately, this is all too common. And the unfortunate thing is that there several factors that can cause problems.
continue reading6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Live Christmas Decor
6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Live Christmas Decor
Have you ever got live greens and only to have them look bad before the holidays? While we can’t guarantee that these tips will prevent the greens from turning brown and losing needles before Christmas, here are a few practices that can help prevent it from happening.
continue readingHow to Control Spotted Lanternfly
How to Control Spotted Lanternfly
If you have Spotted Lanternfly there is probably one question that you have. And that is, “How do I get rid of them?” But with this being said, the answer to this question is somewhat complex. The reason for this is that it depends on what stage of life the Spotted Lanternflies are at. Beyond this, we do not want to think of it as a battle, but we want to think of it as a war. And a war that needs to be fought on all fronts.
The Life Cycle of Spotted Lanternfly
The Life Cycle of Spotted Lanternfly
With the Spotted Lanternfly being found in Lancaster, one of the most important things for controlling them will be identifying them. This is especially important since the nymph stages (Instar stages) look so different than the adult stage. In fact, even the different nymph stages can look radically different from each other.
Using Trap Trees for Spotted Lanternfly Control
Using Trap Trees for Spotted Lanternfly Control
As we have been saying in the past few posts, the Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that has been a big issue and will continue to be so. More than that, we also covered that it will be an issue for everyone, not just those who have trees and gardens. And the reason for this is the honeydew that Spotted Lanternflies produce quickly turns to mold leaves a black residue. This residue can cover any number of things from the patio to your siding, even your car. (more…)
Removing Tree of Heaven for Spotted Lanternfly Control
