Radio Show Recap
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared ideas for gorgeous annuals and perennials to plant for hummingbirds. She also offers advice for mid-summer lawn care—including fertilizing and disease control—along with tips for managing spider mite issues in the garden. PLUS, she answers caller questions like, “My blue spruce has needles browning and dripping, what should I treat it with”, “I have a newly-planted Macrophylla hydrangea that’s suffering from too much water, what should I do,” and “My boxwoods are burning from the outside in but it doesn’t look like sun scorch, do you have any recommendations on how to treat them?”
Noelle Recommends | Plants for Hummingbirds
Noelle Recommends | Managing Spider Mite Issues
Spider Mites are active in the heat and drier conditions. They are plentiful on spruce (dwarf Alberta to Colorado), boxwood & burning bush. They are harder to control than other insects.
- Look for signs of mites by misting water over the plant and looking for fine webbing
- Other signs of mites include:
- Stippling marks on the foliage
- Salt & Pepper-like excrement tapped onto a white piece of paper.
- Treat with: Neem oil or Neem Max or Bioadvanced Insect, Disease & Mite for a longer lasting solution