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Author Archives: grayslady
Alternaria Leaf Spot Fungus on Aster ‘Purple Dome’
Regrettably, I can no longer recommend Aster (syn. Symphyotrichum) novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ due to its susceptibility to Alternaria leaf spot. Alternaria is a fungal leaf spot disease that can affect trees, as well as perennials. Although often not serious on … Continue reading
Posted in Plant Diseases
Tagged alternaria leaf spot, aster 'purple dome', symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'purple dome'
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Plant of the Month: Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ is a superior breeding improvement on the classic Black-Eyed Susan. Like it’s parent, Rudbeckia hirta, ‘Indian Summer’ has hairy leaves and stems, the foliage is alternate and spread out along the main stem, there is only … Continue reading
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Tagged biennials, rudbeckia hirta 'indian summer'
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Oystershell Scale on Lilac
My neighbor’s lilacs, while showing signs of lilac blight earlier in the season, continue to experience massive dieback. Today, I decided to perform a closer examination, since the proximity of his plants puts my plants at risk. To my surprise, … Continue reading
Invasive Species
Back in the 1980s, it was almost impossible to pick up a gardening book or horticultural publication that didn’t recommend planting species that are banned or restricted today as invasive plants. Some states have extensive lists of banned or controlled … Continue reading
Posted in Basics, Garden Design
Tagged ampelopsis, amur cork tree, bittersweet, celastrus, chinese cork tree, five-leaf akebia, invasive species, lythrum, phellodendron amurense, porcelain vine
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Eye Candy for Gardeners
This photo seems to perfectly capture one reason gardeners have such a long-standing love affair with the rose. I can’t think of another flower as delicate and elegant when first opening as a rose. The Morden Snowbeauty rose shows just … Continue reading
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