Posts tagged nitrogen

Fungi and the garden

Adding to all the wet weather woes this summer is the presence of fungi, which can take several forms.

Valerio SaglioccoAugust 8, 2023Morano Group, fungus, fungi, milky spore bacteria, pH balance, lawn, grubs, beetle larvae, nitrogen, wet weather, rain, moisture, fertilizing, mowing, sprinklers, Northeast, Bob Vila, toadstools, mushrooms

Whither hydrangeas in the garden?

This season, some hydrangea bushes are fat and sassy with blooms; others, not so much. By the way, the acid content of the soil determines the color. More acidic soil yields blue hydrangeas; more alkaline, pink.

Valerio SaglioccoAugust 3, 2023hydrangeas, Sherlock Homes, Wenke Greenhouses, nitrogen, phosphorus, hardiness zones, hydrangeas not blooming, spring frost, harsh winter, burlap