Pansy Production And Marketing
J. Raymond Kessler, Extension Horticulturist, Assistant Professor, Horticulture, Auburn University. This publication was originally prepared by Bridget Behe, former Extension Horticulturist. The annual garden pansy, Viola x wittrockiana, has ... [... more]
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Chain of Life Network
About Us ~ Home Page ~ Tell-A-Colleague ~ Policies ~ Contact Us ~ The Chain of Life Network® is a comprehensive assembly of information that can be used by growers, wholesalers, florists, supermarkets, brokers, breeders, importers, educators, ... [... more]
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Amaranthus tricolor (vegetable group)
Sow seeds in full sun about 1" apart in warm (70 degrees F) fertile, well-drained soil, covering lightly with fine soil or thin sprinkling of grass mulch to hold the small seeds in place. Thin to 6" apart in rows 12" apart. Best results [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Impatiens
Impatiens is one of 500 species in the family Balsamineaceae. It was originally called Impatiens sultana, for the Sultan of Zanzibar, and was later re-named Impatiens wallerana, after Horace Waller, a British missionary. The common names of ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
Geranium Culture for Home Gardeners
Geraniums are among the most popular flowering plants. Outdoors, they are used as annual bedding plants, in hanging baskets, in pots and in window boxes. Indoors, they are cultured as houseplants in sunny locations. Common geraniums are actually ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Joseph C. Neal
Establishing and maintaining quality annual color beds requires a plan to prevent and control weeds. Weeds compete with ornamental plants for water, light, and nutrients reducing aesthetic quality and plant growth. To minimize these problems, a ... [... more]
NC State University Coop Extension |
Cosmos Culture
Gardeners are becoming increasingly aware of the need for water conservation. Drought-tolerant plants are being used in areas where there is little rainfall or where local ordinances restrict watering. Cosmos is a drought-tolerant plant that ... [... more]
Virginia Tech Extension |
Snapdragon Diseases
Definite yellow spots form on leaves and stems. These turn white and have a brown border. Leaves die as do entire plants if stems are girdled. Heat and ventilate to maintain low humidity. Water in a manner that keeps foliage surfaces dry. Apply ... [... more]
Plant Pathology at Penn |
Annuals for Shade
Shade annuals add color to break up the green in shady areas. Shade may differ in degree from "light shade" where plants receive three or four hours of morning sun; to "partial shade" where plants receive filtered but little or no [... more]
extension.missouri.edu |
Zinnia elegans
Nematodes: Two species of nematodes infest this host: Meloidogyne incognita, which causes root knot; and Aphelenchoides ritzema-bosi, which causes angular spots on the leaves. For control see sections in this book dealing with nematodes. Consult ... [... more]
plantpathology.tamu.edu |
Tested Nationally & Proven Locally®
All-America Selections Winners are new garden varieties of flowers, vegetables and plants that have been tested and proven to be superior for home garden performance. Welcome to All-America Selections (AAS) where you will find the best flowers ... [... more]
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Pelargonium hortorum
Viruses: Several viruses are known to affect geraniums. They cause mosaic patterns, mottling, crinkled or cupped leaves. Rogue out diseased plants as soon as they are noticed and use disease-free plants for propagation. (fungus - Pythium spp.): ... [... more]
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