Fall Application
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— Fall Application —
It is time to REAPPLY your Fertilizers.
**Remember the trick to these chemicals is to apply every three months. March, June and September.
BEDS, SHRUBS AND TREES:
Florikan 12.6.6. is a great all purpose fertilizer. It is a slow-release granular that provides a complete feeding for your trees, shrubs, flower beds and seasonal color.
LAWN: Due to our South Louisiana climate we recommend waiting until October to apply the GroSmart Fall step to your lawn. This product should be applied during the cooler winter months. The high level of Potassium promotes hardi-ness and improves turf health during the winter
Herbicides and Insecticides
Weeds, bugs and mosquitos can get out of control this time of year.
We have a simple solution. Apply these granular Pre-Emergent herbicides and Insecticides to get your yard back in shape.
Dimension is a pre-emergent herbicide used in ornamental landscape areas, and established lawns. It will prevent weed seeds from germinating in your flower beds. Sprinkle over your existing beds every three months year round.
Bug Blaster is broad spectrum insecti-cide that controls insect pests in lawns and landscapes. Bug Blaster should be applied through-out your yard to control fire ants, fleas, ticks, mole crickets, chinch bugs, crane flies, scorpions, and other listed pests.
Pruning tip:
Now is the perfect time to trim the dead blooms off your agapanthus!
Caterpillars are very prevalent on azaleas and other shrubs right now. They must be treated! Spray Thuricide to treat and control these insects.
Please check out our September newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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Insect Problems
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Aphids- These soft bodied insects reproduce very rapidly. They cause distorted leaves and exude a honeydew causing sooty mold to grow. You must spray every 7 days with an insecticide. |
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Sooty Mold- This black colored fungus grows on the dew secreted by aphids. Sooty mold is an aesthetic problem and doesn't harm the plant. You have to treat your insect problem first then apply a systemic to prevent it from happening. |
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Lichen- A combination of an alga and a fungus growing in patches. Lichen grows on stagnant plants & trees that are not actively growing. It is not extremely harmful to the plant but is a sign of lack of fertilizer. We recommend using a 12.6.6. |
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Scale- A small insect that feeds by sucking sap from plants weakening plants and eventually killing them. It can cause yellowing, stunted growth and dead leaves. Trim the infected areas and spray with an insecticide or dormant oil. |
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White Flies- These are unsightly and destructive pests. White flies cause yellowing, mold, poor growth. They reproduce and spread quickly, requiring prompt attention. Apply insecticidal soap in the early morning or late evening every few days. |
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Mosquito Beater
Granular, Fog, Spray:
Three ways to treat your yard and outdoor areas. These products reduce the annoyances of mosquitoes, gnats, house flies, flying moths, and cluster flies. Plant Tech offers three ways to treat your yard. One treatment can be effective for up to three weeks.
Please check out our August newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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Water!
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Weeds:
Stay on top of your weeding during the heat. Get out in your yard in the early morning or late evening. If you haven't applied a pre-emergent. Do it now!
Nutsedge is an aggressive weed this time of year. Don’t pull it! Pulling it will cause it to spread. Instead spray it with SedgeHammer The new formula includes the surfactant so you don't have to mix it.
July can be hot and dry in Southern Louisiana. Make sure your lawn, trees, and shrubs are getting adequate water. Water trees and sod deeply at lease once a week. Keep an eye on plants near or directly under larger trees. These larger trees can absorb a majority of the moisture.
• Avoid pruning your trees and shrubs.
• Avoid digging or transplanting during the heat.
• Dead head seasonal color to promote new bloom.
• Apply mulch around trees and shrubs to retain moisture.
• Mow your lawn at a high setting.
Tropicals are great options in this summer heat.
Hibiscus, Passion Vine, Jasmine, Ixora, Mandevilla, Croton, Tibouchina, Bird of Paradise, and Lantana. We have trellis and tree form varieties. Tropicals are great for containers and mixed pots. Try these options to give your yard or patio a pop of color during this hot summer weather.
Please check out our July newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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Caladiums and Vinca
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Caladiums and Vinca are now available!!
To view our entire list of available colors and varieties, see our weekly availability.
A Fungicide is crucial for seasonal color success!!
Apply ACTINO-IRON around the base of each plant and water in. This biological fungicide suppresses/ controls soil borne funguses that cause root rot.
Mowing- Remember to always mow your lawn with a sharp blade and only remove the top 1/3 of the grass blades. These practices encourage a deeper root system and a healthier lawn.
Nutsedge is an aggressive weed this time of year.
It is difficult to control and spreads easily. Generic weed and feed products will NOT target this grass. Pulling this weed will only cause it to spread.
SedgeHammer is the only selective herbicide that will control nutsedge in turf grass or landscaped beds.
Custom Pots and Baskets, pick one up for Mother's Day!
Please check out our May newsletter, and contact us if you have any questions about these products.
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