There are two granular “grub killer” products marketed for use on lawns which are effective on large narcissus fly grubs. One of these contains Dylox and the other contains Imidacloprid. The Dylox product is said to kill grubs in 24…
Author: Bob Huesmann
Early die-back of foliage
In my garden, early die-back exactly like that in Mary Lou’s photograph has invariably been an indicator of basal rot. Unless dug right away and treated (I use a fungicide containing Cleary’s 3336) these bulbs seldom, if ever, survive and…
Soil/mulch/nitrogen, etc
1. Thanks to Keith Kridler for much level-headed discussion of soil problems and his experimentation on various aspects of them. This type of sensibly controlled experimentation should be supported by ADS, I think. Bill Lee’s problem with infertile soil after…
Soil fumigants and microorganisms
1. The use of a cover crop, mustard or other, to fumigate soil is an interesting proposition. However, I would want to be sure that the treatment did not destroy or suppress beneficial organisms along with the bad guys. For…
Unnamed Blooms
Perhaps this controversial subject is worth reviewing at the upcoming ADS Board meeting. Quite a lot of heat has been generated thus far, but in my opinion not much light. I’d not like to see judges having to go around…
parent/child class
Interesting ideas, all, from Becky and Mike. Becky’s idea of making grandparents and great-grandparents (and great-great and …?) eligible I think would make it considerably easier to enter this class, but would also make it possible to meet a different…