Pest Alert
Insect (pest) Alert
Slug activity is increasing as temperatures increase. Continue to monitor them and use iron phosphate slug baits if you see any damage.
Pollinator alert
The earliest of the pollinators will be out this month in time to work on those early flowering trees and shrubs. The earliest is the Orchard Mason Bee, which are solitary - non-stinging native bees. A good indicator shrub for their emergence is the blooming of Andromeda (Pieris japonica). They are perfect for making sure your early flowering fruit trees and shrubs are pollinated. If you don’t have any local resident orchard bees you can get them at many garden centers this spring or through mail order in the internet (http://www.knoxcellars.com/).
Pest Alert | General Landscaping | Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit
Flower Garden | Indoor Garden
