Mycorrhizae

“Mycorrhizae” literally means fungus-roots. The colonized root is called a mycorrhiza. Ecto and Endo mycorrhizae fungi can be found in Espoma product called Bio-Tone Starter Plus, an all natural plant food that has been enhanced with a superior blend of beneficial bacteria to ensure superior plant growth and help gardeners reduce transplant loss. It has …

Pine Straw as Mulch in Your Garden

I was reading an old issue of Horticulture magazine and came across a question, “Will applying pine straw to my landscape beds acidify the soil?" Here is what the article says: “According to a study of mulches in the Journal of Arboriculture, using pine straw can indeed lower the pH of soil. Florida researchers found …

Proven Products for Rose Gardeners

If you are looking for some great products for rose gardeners, here are some that have undergone extensive testing by ARS members and found to be of high quality:   Bayer Advanced All-in-One Rose and Flower care Garden Safe Brand Rose and Flower Insect Killer Mills Easy Feed 20-10-6 Mills Magic Rose Mix Miracle-Gro Garden …

A Red, Red Rose for Valentine’s Day

A Red, Red Rose By Robert Burns (1759-1796)   O, my Luve’s like a red, red rose, That’s newly sprung in June. O, my Luve’s like a melodie That’ sweetly play’d in tune.   As fair as thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in love am I; And I will love thee still, my dear, …