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Mildew on Your Plants? Call Us!

Plants, Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening UpdatesBy Bernadette GiblinSeptember 29, 2019

The white powdery mildew sometimes seen on phlox, helianthus, lilacs, dogwoods, and the like at this time of year is rather unsightly. This fungus spreads, so be sure to avoid working with these plants during wet weather. Do not handle the leaves at all if you can help it! We have had success with soil…

Plant Pick: Beautiful Tall Phlox and How to Grow It

Plants, Pumpkin Brook Organic Gardening UpdatesBy Bernadette GiblinAugust 23, 2019

Start with the soil, as always. Phlox paniculata prefers a mineral rich, limy soil, with lots of organic matter. Moisture is preferred over droughty summers, and we certainly had a moist spring this year. Then be sure to site the phlox plants in full sun. My soil test showed low Potassium, as we find in many…

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