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Houseplants and Insects: A Few Tips From a Pro

Houseplants and Insects: A Few Tips From a Pro

By Marianne Willburn|2018-03-02T21:39:55+00:00March 2nd, 2018|

By this point in the winter, most houseplants have endured months of sub-optimal conditions, not to mention sub-optimal care, and insect levels may be higher than we think. We’ve still got at least two months before these pots can safely hit Mid-Atlantic patios and decks for the summer season, and if we want to have [...]

It’s Time To Bring The Houseplants In

It’s Time To Bring The Houseplants In

By Marianne Willburn|2018-02-20T20:40:45+00:00October 13th, 2017|

It’s a tough season for the gardener who loves to entertain. We know that we should bring in big healthy houseplants that have spent the summer outside, such as schefflera, ficus, philodendron and sansevieria. We know that they will benefit from a smooth temperature transition and react with less leaf loss and yellowing if we [...]