A plague upon the garden

Pretty and pretty deadly: The spotted lanternfly is a seductive plague on plants like grapevines and the U.S. agricultural economy.

Valerio SaglioccoJuly 24, 2023allergies, pollen, El Niño, American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), apple, dogwood, pear, azaleas; daffodils, dogwoods, hibiscus, lilacs, roses, sunflowers, tulips, Morano Group

Allergies and the garden

Ah-choo! This is a particularly bad allergy season. But it doesn’t mean you have to give up being in – and working in – the garden.

Valerio SaglioccoJune 9, 2023allergies, pollen, El Niño, warm winters, allergies 2023, American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), apple, dogwood, pear, plum, azaleas; daffodils, dogwoods, hibiscus, lilacs, roses, sunflowers, tulips, Morano Group

Know Your Plants’ Heat Tolerance

As with real estate, outdoor plant survival depends on location, location, location. Some plants like hydrangeas and New Guinea impatiens do well in shade with just a little vitamin D from Mr. Sun in the morning. Watch them in afternoon sun, however, as they may start to droop and need water to perk up. (Ferns and hostas also do nicely in shade.)