If your palm trees were damaged by the cold weather in January, we have the solution!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Manganese Sulfate - 4 teaspoons of Liquid Copper - 1 gallon of water
Directions:
1) Mix together the Manganese and the Liquid Copper. 2) Add this mixture to the water. 3) Pour mixture to the "heart" (new growth) on top of the palm. 4) Repeat in 30 days. 5) Only apply the mixture at dusk.
We recommend waiting to trim back any damaged plants or trees until Spring (3rd week of March)
After trimming back your plants, we recommend feeding them with Fertrell. Fertrell is an organic fertilizer that is gentle on plants and works great!
"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne
The cooler temperatures that come with the month of December may call for plants being covered. If the temperature dips to 45 degrees or lower, your plants will need to be protected. You will want to cover your plants before dark to trap warmer air. Blankets, sheets, towels and tarps can be used to cover plants.
Also, do not forget to water your plants! Even though it is not as hot and your plants are dormant, they are not dead during dormancy and still need water. Watering earlier in the day is key to allowing your plant enough daylight to soak in nutrients!
Here are some ideas for your winter garden:
Flowers: Allysum, Dusty Miller, Gazania, Geraniums, Ornamental Kale, Petunias, Viola, and Zinnia
Herbs & Vegetables
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more."
~How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Dr. Suess
"Say goodbye to your inner critic, and take this pledge to be kinder to yourself and others."
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~Oprah
Pest control is a top priority in August. Look out for ants around your home, scale feeding on your plants, and aphids around your citrus trees. Making sure these pests get treated with the appropriate insecticides ensure that your plants and trees continue growing healthy.
You also want to be sure you continue fertilization because the sandy soils in Florida do not hold nutrients well and your plants and palms may begin to show signs of nutritional deficiencies. Check older palm fronds for yellowing as this may indicate a magnesium or potassium deficiency.
Remove spent blooms, cut back, and fertilize flowering annuals and perennials to extend the bloom season into the fall months.
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If your palm trees were damaged by the cold weather in January, we have the solution!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Manganese Sulfate - 4 teaspoons of Liquid Copper - 1 gallon of water
Directions:
1) Mix together the Manganese and the Liquid Copper. 2) Add this mixture to the water. 3) Pour mixture to the "heart" (new growth) on top of the palm. 4) Repeat in 30 days. 5) Only apply the mixture at dusk.
We recommend waiting to trim back any damaged plants or trees until Spring (3rd week of March)
After trimming back your plants, we recommend feeding them with Fertrell. Fertrell is an organic fertilizer that is gentle on plants and works great!
