A GARDENING GUIDE FOR HOME AND TERRACE

Grooming

Trim dead parts of leaves. Keep dead leaves and and other debris off the soil (bugs and fungus can lurk there).

Pinch off dead flowers to get more blooms and to keep energy in the plant. 

Clean leaves by dusting, wiping with a wet sponge, or spraying. If especially dirty (and depending on the size of the plant), put it in the shower, holding the plant sideways.

Pruning:

Turn pots regularly to avoid uneven growth

Pinch back leaves to keep plants compact and to encourage new growth. Prune shrubs and trees to keep them bushy and compact, and to encourage new growth. Prune no more than one third of a plant. 

see also:

• Re-Potting and Propagation - is your plant pot-bound?
• Pests and Diseases - recognizing the symptoms, what to do

We will update this section as information is developed. If you would like to participate in a Gardening committee, or if you would like to pass along information, please contact us.