Not dangerous, not related to Centipedes, but definitely gross – especially if you see one crawling across your floor !!! creepy bug Description Millipedes are arthropods that are closely related to insects and spiders. They are dorsal-ventrally flattened and have a hard exoskeleton. Garden millipede Also known as the […]
ROTATING YOUR HOUSEPLANTS
BUT WHY? Aesthetics…yes but there is a scientific reason as well… Phototropism Diagram of phototropism Plants have evolved a way to adapt to the variable light conditions in which they are growing. It is called a phototropic response – the bending of a plants stems and leaves towards the light source – specifically […]
Pruning Clematis
There is no “one way serves all” method to prune Clematis. The technique you use will all depend on which variety (species) of plant you are pruning. Hence, it is important to know which one you are planting. GROUP 1 Bloom time : These flower in spring, on growth from the previous […]
Root Pruning and Soil Replace
The Trees Plants evolved to use a volume of soil that is about twice their canopy and 24” deep. Street trees With this volume of soil of they are ensured to have enough water and minerals. It enables them to stay healthy and look their best. This mass will help insulate the […]
Using an anti desiccant
Why use an anti desiccant ? Evergreen plants keep their leaves during the winter months as an evolutionary advantage to a faster startup in spring. This includes the broadleaf evergreens like Rhododendron, needled evergreens like pines, and scale-leaf evergreens like juniper and cedars. Rhododendron Pine needle Juniper Needled evergreens adapted […]
Going on a Caribbean Winter Holiday ?
Beware – Terror In The Tropics ! Lovely Beach scene Do you remember what your mother always said before walking into a store – DON”T TOUCH ANYTHING ! That really applies here… The islands in the Caribbean are a great place to get away from those pesky winter doldrums. The beaches, the […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
As we say goodbye to 2024, we want to use this opportunity to thank our amazing customers for their unwavering support and patronage. All of us at Plant Specialists wish you all a Happy New Year ! We are forever grateful. Here’s to another year of incredible gardens ! “Greening […]
The Plant Specialists Elves Were Busy !
Indeed They Were ! Plant Specialists “Greening New York for 53 years” Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA
POINSETTIA
The poinsettia – a reminder that Christmas is near – or here ! Available in a slew of colors and shapes – poinsettia Introduction Euphorbia pulcherrima is a commercially important ornamental flowering plant. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral […]