GARDENING TIPS TO MAKE HOME YOUR HAPPY PLACE |
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The Heat is On!
Great plant choices for your NE Florida summertime garden
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July lawn and garden tips encourage the use of heat-loving cacti and succulents in your garden. Matt Barlow, Earth Works Garden Center Manager, showcases these easy-care plants for Summer planting in Northeast, Florida. |
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Flapjack Kalanchoe
has an interesting texture and color. They will get several feet tall and flower while adding architectural interest to your cacti and succulent garden.
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Crown of Thorns
is a rugged option that can bloom non-stop year-round. There are very few plants I can say that about. Plant them in plenty of sun, and they will bloom repeatedly.
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Yucca Cane
can take a range of sun conditions from shade to full sun. Plant outdoors or use as a houseplant. Like other plants on this list water sparigly.
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Hedgehog Aloe
put up a flower spike that attracts pollinators, hummingbirds, and even small birds will perch on the stems and drink the nectar.
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Ponytail Palm
is actually not a palm, but a succulent that needs little to no care. The bulbus trunk stores water so be sure not to overwater.
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Desert Rose
are slow growers requiring protection from frost and plenty of sunshine in Summer while protecting from overwatering.
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Congratulations Ariah Jewell Peters
Pollinator Photo Contest Winner!
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Simply stunning! Thank you everyone who submitted and showed some love for our very important pollinator friends! So many beautiful images, check them out here.
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10 Common Pond Myths Debunked! |
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July 7, 2021, Aquasapeinc.com
We’ve heard various reasons why people might not want a pond, and most of them happen to be common pond myths that simply aren’t true. Rather than a maintenance nightmare, a properly designed and installed pond provides incomparable beauty and relaxation that no other gardening element provides. Flowers don’t create soothing sounds, and patios don’t help to reduce stress and blood pressure. So if you’re apprehensive about owning a pond, read through the most common pond myths, and be rest assured that Living the Aquascape Lifestyle® is a true pleasure you don’t want to miss!
1.Ponds are breeding grounds for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes breed in still, standing water. A well-designed pond has lots of water movement. In fact, we recommend turning the water over once every hour. Also, ponds support fish, frogs, toads, and other wildlife that are natural predators of mosquitoes. READ ON
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LAWN MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR JUNE |
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What Pests Are We Seeing This July? |
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1. Southern chinch bugs were well established in untreated lawns of Northeast Florida due to drought conditions in May. However, chinch bugs persist during wet months, as do other pests and some experts fear pests’ adaptations have increased prevalence due to the Florida climate. Drought and full sun conditions promote chinch bug damage, and proper irrigation and turf health practices will keep the bugs at bay. Fertilization is also a factor. Research has shown that nitrogen fertilization rates correlate to chinch bug abundance — so be mindful of how much nitrogen you are putting out. This is another reason to limit lawn fertilization in summer.
2. Sod webworms are likewise being seen around Northeast Florida at this time. Bifenthrin is an insecticide that’s available and widely recommended for controlling sod webworms and fire ants. Bifenthrin applications target sod webworm larvae, which cause damage as they feed on the grass blades. “The moths are not the issue, and there is no practical
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way to control them,” according to
control the adult moths. They’re a
nuisance at best.”
3. Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a biological control for other pest caterpillars such as Azalea moths seen on azaleas this year during the first week of July.
4. Mealybugs and aphids are defoliating plants in our gardens. You can use insecticidal soaps, neem oil, and systemic insecticides against them.
call or visit the garden center and bring photos of the affected area and pests.
We encourage regular inspection of your plants between rain events, checking for these pests that can quickly destroy your plants, and all your hard work.
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LANDSCAPE PROJECT OF THE MONTH
The whole package: Check out this beautiful pool landscape, functional walkway install, and smart drainage solution.
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Get it all done with one call
to Earth Works.
We provide drainage solutions for clients who need to avoid having their lawns revert to swampland at certain times of the year.
Whether you require routing roof sheet flow, French drains, or a more sophisticated solution, contact Earth Works for a consultation.
Earth Works Foreman David Arthur provides an overview of this project in St. Augustine that required drainage solutions, landscaping, and hardscaping.
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Georgia Peach Truck Visit
Friday, July 23rd, 8:00 am-9:30 am
Georgia Peach Truck sells fresh Georgia peaches from the authentic Peach State. Walkup sales might sell out, so pre-order to guarantee availability!
Use Promo code Earthworks10 when ordering Then present Earth Works receipt for $48 or more to receive 10% off.
Pre-order today at www.georgiapeachtruck.com/preorder!
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Support the
Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical gardens!
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Pick up one of these $2.00 fluttering butterfly pics next time you are in our store, and we will donate $2.00 directly to the Arboretum!
Then be sure to go and walk the beautiful trails. The Arboretum is truly a Jacksonville treasure.
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We would like to thank you all for your continued support!
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Earth Works Gardens | earthworksjax.com |996-0712 | 12501 Beach Blvd.
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