Garden Notes

PERENNIAL SHRUB: Chinese hibiscus or tropical hibiscus. This is a gorgeous flowering shrub that will provide large beautiful blooms all summer and fall. There are over 200 species but the pretty variety you want goes by the name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

A Weed, a Pest, and a Disease Yellow Nutsedge, a weed: Nutsedges are common weeds in our area, but not common in my garden. This past spring, however, brought an invasion of an unfamiliar grass-like weed that was overtaking an area normally occupied by colorful yellow lantana.

Reprint from 2017 Article by Budding and Grafting: Methods of plant propagation used to grow more than one variety, and in some cases, more than one species, of fruit on a single tree. Scion: A branch, shoot, or bud removed from one plant and grafted onto another (the stock or rootstock).

We are fortunate to be able to grow a variety of citrus trees in our area. Because they are subtropical plants, the first consideration is to choose a site that is sunny, warm, and protected from wind in well-drained soil.

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