Lily Beetle

(Bracing myself for the e-mails!)The traps contain a combination scent of sex pheromone and floral (food) lure which is irresistible to the beetles. The stress of this type of damage weakens the plant's resistance, and it will often dieattack flower buds...

I am just worried that these wood burrowing beetles could have gotten into something else of ours...the pest control people said likely not, since (the beetle's larvae) are enjoying the wood they are in now.

Since this new visitor is still somewhat of a mystery to entomologists, the need to document expanding ranges and habits gives home gardeners the opportunity to participate in the future control of the species.

Instead you get twice the blooms. Standout yellow coloring! No stamens means no pollen. Mature height is just over 3 feet. Make sure to order plenty. Great in your garden or in cut flower arrangements.

Grows 30-40'' tall. It will be hard to find this Asiatic lily in any other garden. This recent introduction combines a rare color combination with outstanding growing characteristics and 4-5'' flowers.

Plant a quantity; have a mass display of hundreds of blooms highlighting your garden, starting this summer and for years to come. Unsurpassed for naturalizing. As they mature, each one is capable of producing up to 25 flowers, 3 to 5 inches across on...

Can be planted in the sun or partial shade. For people who love dark pink flowers, Ceres is a must-have lily! Another pollen-free Asiatic Lily reaches for the sky at 3 1/2 feet tall.

At first glance, veltheimia is one of those flowers that might be called more interesting-looking than beautiful. They were popular parlor plants during the Victorian era, when parlors were on the chilly side.

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. Don't remove that old stump, plant something in the cavity and let the beetles have the roots. They're harmless and a wonderful addition to the ecology of your garden.

The flower is followed by a thick brown and green mottled stem that produces large umbrella-like foliage that resembles its namesake peony foliage.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Peony-leaf voodoo lily...

Flowering from June to November, the compact plant habit produces tall upright stems that look stunning in a vase. Stunning fiery yellow blooms on top of slightly variegated dark green foliage, Alstroemeria 'Summer Breeze' is a perfect plant for floral...

If blackberry lilies and candy lilies are not lilies then what are they? However, germination can be unpredictable with these seeds. What they lack in size, canda lily flowers strive to make up in number.

The worst feeling in the world is going out into the garden first thing in the morning, only to find that some ravenous critter has decimated a beloved plant or flower. If you wait until it warms up, they've retreated to the cool soil at the base of the...

Most commonly, these plants have dark green leaves and white “flowers.” But what most people think of as the flower is actually a specialized leaf bract that grows hooded over the flowers.Like many popular indoor plants, peace lilies enjoy medium...

The presence of peace lily and dogs can be an unfriendly equation. Determining how to deal with the problem also depends upon how successfully your dog learned from its lesson. The culprit is the presence of calcium oxalate crystals.

Their feeding behavior on plant sap reduces plant vigor and disrupts the flow of nutrients and moisture to foliage, causing discoloration and wilting. While these plants are known for their ease of care, occasional issues may arise.

Plant the bulb in a location with full or partial shade in spring after the soil has warmed to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The flowers produce a strong, offensive odor similar to that or rotting meat.

Read on for the details of peace lily watering requirements.Poke your finger into the potting soil to determine if it's time to water your peace lily. If this is the case, repot your peace lily as soon as possible.If you forget to water your peace lily...

A lovely plant with lush, deep green leaves,) is prized for its ability to survive nearly any indoor growing condition, including low light and neglect. You can also call the ASPCA's Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

Flowering from June to November the compact plant habit produces tall upright stems perfect for a vase. Beautiful sunset shades on top of neat dark green bronze foliage, 'Indian Summer' is a perfect plant for floral arrangements.

The lilys' vibrant flower heads show various flower forms, some star shaped others rounded but when grown in a mass grouping, a very powerful display. Growing to almost 3', this rainbow of mixed colors provides vertical accents to nearly every garden...

Sometimes leaves yellow and start to shrivel up. Once a stalk has made one flower, it won't make any more – after the flower fades, the stalk will eventually brown and die as well.

Generally, experts recommend that you wait until the lily wilts slightly before watering it.When you give the plant too little water, the leaf tips may turn brown. Curiously, it causes the same symptom: peace lily with brown tips on its leaves.freestar.queue.push(function()...

Fill in around the root ball with potting mix, then firm the mix gently with your fingers.Water lightly to settle the soil, and then add a little more potting soil, if needed. Cover the drainage hole with a coffee filter or a small piece of mesh to keep...

They are forced to bloom with gibberellic acid, a natural plant hormone that stimulates cell division and elongation.The plants used to be raised to maturity and natural flowering before the appearance of gibberellic acid.

Wait until you see the plant wilting before adding more water.Taking good care of your peace lily will mean it's less likely to suffer from pests and diseases. If its roots are also rotting, it likely has root rot.

Do peace lilies need fertilizer? Either cut back or dilute the concentration.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });When it comes to fertilizing a peace lily, any good quality, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer...