Question: Many of my Clinam have red wounds on the leaves. What can we do to delete or control this appearance?
Answer: This can be called a holiday decoration. These wounds are very common in crinum and amaryllis leaves. The fungus is spreading by spores, and it looks like these plants are growing everywhere. Both Clinam and Amarilis eventually become yellow, brown, and allow for infected leaves. Probably the best control is to prun the part of the affected plant and collect things that may be on the ground to prevent the spread of the disease. This seems to minimize the disease. If necessary, the sterilizer may be applied every few months. The labeled systemic and sterilizer on the leaf spot control seems to be somewhat effective. In addition, the report of the Neem Oil Spray, which controls the red lump, is attracting attention. To use any of these products, follow the label instructions.
Q: I bought a large grass fertilizer bag in anticipation of the first fertilizer after mid -February. I have it in the storage area downstairs, and the smell of fertilizer is a little overwhelming. Can I put it in a dry outdoor hut?
A: You can enjoy the smell of fertilizer only when you grow up on a farm, but it is still annoying. Store the fertilizer bag in a dry place. If you are concerned about being damp due to high humidity, set a fertilizer bag in another plastic bag for double protection. The contents are certainly dry, and you need to be ready to spread in February or a little later.
Q: I want to keep the club glass from germinating this spring. When is the best time to apply the herbicide before the appearance? Is there the best product?
A: Since this weed invader may germinate immediately, we will purchase a clubglass prevention device that is also known as a light -emitting herbicide. Florida University recommends applying herbicides in mid -February. This is a time when the soil and temperature are suitable for the club glass to germinate. All products that are generally sold to prevent the germination of clubgrass seem to be given the necessary control. At least one additional treatment may be required about 60-90 days after the label instructions. Also, be aware that most of these herbicides can prevent the development of desirable grass runners. If there is a place where you need a good grass to fill in the lawn, or if you are planning to regenerate the lawn area immediately, they will not be applied.
Q: Some of my shrubs are starting to create new growth. Is it possible to fertilize everything at this time?
A: Occasionally warm winter weather can grow plants, but we recommend that most fertilizer applications are delayed for several weeks. Even the cold and freezing may still remain in February, and plants that are encouraged to grow with fertilizers may be damaged. Only first -year and vegetables in the cool season will get fertilizer applications every 3-4 weeks at this time. Delay the feeding of Holy Augustine’s lawn, shrub, tree, and ground coating until the end or March. Other grass grass does not require fertilizer until growth starts in March or April.
Plant Doctor: How can I do my amaryllis light bulb as holidays are over?
Q: I grew up this year, but stayed quite small. How do you grow tall things? When they should be planted, and which species give them tall?
A: Start planting tall sunflowers from the seeds anytime during the warm month. The next sowing will take place in late February or March. Seeds can be planted directly on the ground or small containers to ultimately transplant in the garden. You may check the packet labels and plant a tall type to grow more than 12 feet, including varieties such as American giants, Kong, Russian giants, Sunungla, and Titan. However, we plant some low -growing sunflowers, including dwarfs, and complement the tall type planned in your garden. When you add it to the landscape, the soil is moistened and the release fertilizer is applied.
Q: The fig trees in my landscape are ignored, tall and spacious. What should I do at this time of this year?
A: The end of winter is a good time to do a little glooming to remove the wood cross and the crowded part. Keeps the center of openness to ensure sunlight and air movement between branches. Some gardens prefer to reduce the height and width of over -grown wood. Remove up to one -third of your limbs to produce trees that are easier to access. From mid -February to the second half to the second half, the trees are light and frequent. Many use fertilizers to apply fertilizers to the soil surface every month. Others use general fertilizer or slow lease products in the garden according to the label instructions. It maintains a 3-4 -inch multi -layer, moisturizes the soil, and produces rich harvested wood in spring and summer.
TOM Maccubbin is the honor of the Urban Gardener of the Florida University Cooperative Extension Service. Write him: Orlando Sentinel, PO BOX 2833, Orlando, Florida. 32802. Email: TOMMAC1996@aol.com.
