[Eric Vinje]

Hello RBG –

I do NOT think lacewing larvae would eat bedbugs, as the lacewings prefer to munch on garden pests such as aphids and whiteflies. The only beneficial insects I know of that will take care of this pest include house centipedes and masked assassin bugs. Unfortunately, these two predators possess a nasty bite much more painful than that of the bedbugs.

Check out what our website says about bedbug eradication at https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/bed-bug-control/.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Gail –

Found throughout much of the United States squash bugs can be a destructive garden pest and are often found en-mass on leaves, vines and fruits of pumpkins, cucumbers and winter squash. To manage squash bugs organically we recommend the following solutions:

• Inspect plants frequently, and If numbers are low, hand-pick all stages from the undersides of leaves.
• Place boards near garden plants. Used as a nighttime shelter, they make excellent traps for morning collecting.
• Row covers can be left on plants until they are old enough to tolerate some damage.
• Diatomaceous earth can be dusted over plants to reduce pest numbers.
• If pest numbers get too high, apply Tomato & Vegetable Insect Killer or Pyganic EC 1.4 to crops. Both are OMRI Listed for use in organic production and should be spot sprayed to minimize harm to beneficial insects.
• Clean up gardens shortly after harvest to minimize overwintering sites.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

Peanuts require a very long growing season; between 100 and 130 days for most varieties. That is, night temperatures must not drop below 55 degrees and the soil must be 65 degrees or warmer at a depth of 4 inches. However, that does not mean that you can not grow them if you live in a cooler environment. In the case that you do need a jump start on the growing season, it is important to select an ‘early’ variety and/or start your seeds indoors or in a greenhouse five to eight weeks prior to transplanting outdoors when conditions are right. Here are some basic strategies for growing great nuts:

• Use untreated SEED peanuts (can be shelled or un-shelled but must have brownish skin still in tact)
• Apply inoculate to seed peanuts before planting (peanuts are actually legumes and like peas and beans they greatly benefit from nitrogen fixing bacteria which forms a symbiotic relationship with the plants’ roots, leading to healthier plants with noticeably larger yields)
• Grow in full sun
• Grow in well drained soil to deter aflatoxin – an extremely dangerous mold. You can always work perlite and organic matter into your garden in order to achieve better drainage
• Utilize row cover for protection from spring frosts
• Direct sow seed 1-2″ deep and 6-8″ apart then cover with a thin layer of compost
• If starting seed indoors plant 1″ deep in peat pots due to delicate root systems (peat pots can be transplanted directly into the soil later on)
• As they grow, mulch around plants so that soil remains easily penetrable to allow for greater production
• Keep soil moist until flowering begins and then allow soil to dry out between watering
• After the small yellow flowers drop they will begin to grow towards the ground and into the soil. At this point begin hilling the plants as you would potatoes and top dress with a soft mulch (like straw)
• Harvest before frost when plants yellow

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Mike –

Good catch! Thanks for all the info on the NEW Philips Elite Agro 315W CMH Lamp. I’ve made the changes you’ve recommended and appreciate the help.

Happy growing!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

I’m not sure what the problem is when applying Surround WP to olives and have a call in to the manufacturer to find out. However, I did notice that tucked deep inside the product label the company states, “initial application over waxy surfaces can bead and not spread adequately.” While Surround is labeled for use on olives, I think that’s maybe what is going on here. I’ll let you know if I hear otherwise.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Karen –

Scanmask contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae, a natural insect parasite that will hunt down and kill over 230 different types of pests including flea larvae and pupae in lawns. East to use, just scatter by hand over infested areas of your yard and water after application.

To get rid of the biting adults we recommend using natural flea treatments that are safe for you and your furry friends. I’ve included a link to our flea control page here.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/flea-control/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Papa Minja –

You can use almost any type of organic potting soil, or soilless media, to grow wheat grass. Just rinse and soak the seeds to initiate germination and place the pre-sprouted “berries” evenly over the top of your mix. Gently mist everything to keep it all moist and cover with a sheet of damp paper. Do NOT let the seeds dry out. In 3-4 days you can remove the paper, and Voila, you’ve got sprouted wheatgrass!

Designed to hold more moisture, Roots 707 is a great potting mix that contains a whole slew of terrific ingredients. I think it would work great for sprouting seed. Another soil that would work well is FoxFarm’s Happy Frog. It’s a well made mix that’s chock-full of earthworm castings, bat guano and composted forest humus.

As for organic compost, I like the texture and structure of the Garden Compost by Black Gold. It’s also free of sewage sludge and biosolids, unlike most commercial composts.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Kathy –

We have some great articles that will provide you with the information needed to get started growing your own indoor garden vegetables. I suggest that you take a look at them and then let us know if you have any further questions.

https://www.planetnatural.com/grow-herbs-indoors/
https://www.planetnatural.com/plant-light/
https://www.planetnatural.com/grow-light-coverage/
https://www.planetnatural.com/growing-indoors/

I hope they help!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Janet –

All pesticides sold in the United States must have an EPA label on them no matter how safe they are. These labels must also contain certain phrases and signal words regardless of their toxicity. For example, the statement “Keep Out Of Reach Of Children” is on every EPA label. For what it’s worth, I was told by an EPA officer that even distilled water would be subject to these same labeling requirements if it was marketed as a pesticide.

Semaspore Bait is a microbial pesticide made from a naturally occurring protozoa (Nosema locustae) that is specific to grasshoppers and one species of cricket. It will not harm you, your pets, your family, wildlife, chickens, fish or any other animal that comes in contact with it. We make the bait here at Planet Natural by raising Nosema locustae in live grasshoppers. We then extract the Nosema, mix it with distilled water and organic molasses (used as a sticking agent), and spray the solution over bakers grade wheat bran that is being mixed in a large blender.

I apologize for the scary label, but you can thank the EPA for that. If you still don’t feel comfortable I suggest you do your own research and Google “Nosema locustae.” The protozoa has been studied since the 1950’s and has undergone all kinds of toxicity tests, just like all the other biological pesticides. Semaspore Bait is also approved for organic use by both the USDA’s National Organic Program and the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hey Mole Farmer!

We’re a big fan of A and L Western Laboratories. They offer a graphics analysis option that is great for visual learners, and can do a multitude of different tests for soil and soilless media alike. They also offer a recommendation option for a small added fee, which is a spectacular resource. The A and L Labs website has very specific instructions for packaging and shipping off your sample. If forgoing the test, try adding Blood Meal, Bone Meal and Sul-Po-Mag to your soil and incorporate to a depth of about 6 inches. These three amendments together should take care of replenishing most or all plant macro nutrients that are required for vigorous growth and production.

Happy Planting!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

I just re-read your post and wanted to mention that we recently wrote a Compost Bin Buyer’s Guide to help make the selection process a little bit easier. There’s a lot to choose from between all the free-standing composters and tumblers that are now available. Here’s the link:

https://www.planetnatural.com/buyers-guide/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hey folks!

We’ve had spectacular success eradicating aphids in our store with a product called Azamax. It is an Azadirachtin based product derived from neem seed. The product comes concentrated, then must be added to water and sprayed on the infected plant. The Azadirachtin works in three different ways, as a repellent, anti-feedant, and insect growth regulator.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

I would recommend adding diatomaceous earth to your soil to help control the ant population. Monterey Ant Control granules will work as well. Once the ants are under control, I’d recommend the use of Azamax or a beneficial insect such as ladybugs/ lacewing to control the remaining aphids.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

Strawberries are not heavy feeders. It is likely that you are overdoing them with the fertilizer, especially since it is a 10-10-10. Give lighter feedings or switch to a different product like Neptune’s Fish and Seaweed, which has higher amounts of phosphorus and lower amounts of nitrogen and potassium. The General Organics plant nutrient line is also very good for hydroponic growing.

Best of luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Pamela –

All of our Yellow Jacket Sprays will work quickly in your greenhouse and are SAFE to you and the environment. In fact, most are made with natural or organic plant oils that work on contact. If possible, apply at sunset or sunrise when insects are least active and in nest.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

Neem insecticides/ miticides are botanical products that work on contact or by ingestion to organically control a wide range of insects both indoors and out. Neem uses multiple modes of action to combat plant pests and is NON-TOXIC to honeybees and many other beneficial insects, including ladybugs. However, ladybug larvae may not mature into adulthood after contacting this product. Spot treat problem areas to minimize harm to non-target insects. Neem oil offers an array of effects by acting as a repellent, anti-feedant and insect growth regulator (IGR).

Repellent: Will reduces the possibility of an insect infestation.
Anti-Feedant: Pest insects feed less or not at all.
Insect Growth Regulator (IGR): Insects fail to develop and reproduce, eliminating populations over time, or keeping populations at reduced levels.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Chuck –

I’ve always cut out heavily infested areas and used horticultural oil to kill scale. It works by suffocating pest insects, and their eggs, and can be sprayed on most plants. A quick look at the label, shows that it can be used on conifers and broadleaf evergreens, but that it “removes the glaucous (blue) bloom from such evergreens as Colorado Blue Spruce and Koster Spruce.” Use caution and test spray oil sensitive plants. Here’s a link that will help you get rid of these sap-sucking insects using least-toxic methods.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/scale-control/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Springtails seem to be mostly harmless in a garden compost. They are secondary consumers who eat fungus and microorganisms. They probably don’t do much to help or harm your compost for this reason.

Happy composting!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello!

We carry some great fertilizers that I think could help you out! A brand called Neptune’s carries some fertilizers that are gentle, yet very effective.

Neptune’s Harvest Fish & Seaweed is a good place to start.

Best of luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Corn Gluten Meal does not work on weeds — existing ones that is! Researchers at Iowa State University determined that corn gluten meal acts as a pre-emergence herbicide by inhibiting the root formation of germinating seeds. It is not specific to weed seeds, so care must be taken when applying around newly planted areas, including gardens. Containing about 10% nitrogen, this Natural Weed & Feed is best applied in early spring at a rate of 20 lbs/ 1000 sq ft. and will continue working for 5-6 weeks after application.

Note: This product can be used safely around established plants.

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Ms. Green Thumb!

If you enjoy growing things indoors you should check out supplemental lighting. T5 bulbs are my favorite. They have low power consumption, come in both warm and cool spectrums, and you can hang them right above your foliage without having to worry about burning.

Check them out here!

Have fun!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

Mulch will control weeds, but when using bark make sure to put down a heavy layer — at least 3 inches thick. Wood chips and bark are not as compact as other organic mulches, say leaves or grass clippings, so more is needed to block out light and prevent weed seeds from sprouting. You can also cover the soil with a weed fabric or layer of newspaper/ cardboard prior to putting mulch down to really “block out” weeds. When working in landscaped areas, mulch around perennial flowers and don’t pile it too high around trees and shrubs. Still having trouble we offer a whole slew of organic weed control products here.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello again,

If the issue isn’t a pest, it may be a nutrient deficiency. The way you describe the issue, I think the issue may be a micro nutrient deficiency of magnesium or possibly iron. Earth Juice Microblast is a product that I think may help.

When my plants begin to have problems out of the blue, I try to think if I have changed any of the conditions recently. This can range from a change or lapse in watering, nutrient feeding, repotting, exposure to cooler temperatures, exposure to a new plant (pest transfer), or moving the plants location. If this is the case, try to baby the plant while it recovers by being diligent in watering when appropriate, and giving the plant a break from the normal feeding schedule.

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

The link above will help with growing roses. You will want to take special consideration on the variety of rose you choose. Damask varieties are old rose cultivars. They often bloom only once or twice during the growing season, but are specially noted for their fragrance. Madame Hardy is reported to be a very good variety to choose.

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

While the old magnetic coil ballasts are bomb-proof and last through the entire 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, they often didn’t allow you to switch between 120 volt or 240 volt. The newer Digital Grow Light Ballasts come dual voltage (120/ 240 volt) and include a whole slew of features that make them brighter, more efficient and safer to use. They’ll protect your bulbs too!

Hope this helps.

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Angela –

Our most popular natural product for ponds is the AquaSphere Pro. These biodegradable spheres contain a combination of bacteria and enzymes that clean pond water and reduce odors. It is safe for you, your pets, fish, frogs, plants and wildlife. I recommend you give this a try!

Commercial strength GreenClean FX kills algae on contact using a unique peroxide formula. It is compliant with the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) and safe for water gardens containing fish, plants and other aquatic life (I assume this includes frogs) when used according to the label. This product works faster than the “spheres” and must be registered with the EPA.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Carolyn –

Clothes moths are common throughout the United States and can be very destructive. The small, white larva (1/2″) chew holes in all kinds of animal-based fabrics, including wool, silk and fur, and leave behind webbing and fecal matter. Unfortunately, trichogramma wasps probably will NOT attack clothes moths, although several blogs, and other websites suggest they do.

To control Clothes Moths indoors we recommend the following natural methods:
• Vacuuming suspect areas including ALL cracks and crevices
• Keep clothes clean and wash or dry-clean fabrics prior to storage
• Use fabric bags or plastic tubs when storing woolens and other fabrics
• Pheromone traps will help detect moths and are helpful for locating problem areas
• Herbal Moth Repellent Packs will protect clothes from moth damage
• Garden Dust (Bt-k), Boric Acid Powder and Diatomaceous Earth will kill the larvae

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Bob –

Yes, Trichogramma Wasps are very effective for getting rid of pantry moths (take a look at some of our online reviews and see what others have said about them). Release them as close as possible to the problem areas and let them do their job. You will probably never see them in your house and they will not bother you or your pets.

The pantry moth is considered to be the most damaging of the many moth species infesting stored products in the US. These small moths (1/2 inch) are often noticed flying in a zigzag pattern around kitchens and pantries.

To get rid of pantry moths indoors consider the following steps:
• Place grains, cereal products, pet food and other susceptible items in sealed containers
• Throw out ALL infested food items
• Use traps to monitor pest presence and detect problem areas
• Vacuum cracks, crevices and other insect hiding places
• Release trichogramma wasps over a couple of weeks to parasitize eggs
• Treat infested areas, including cracks/ crevices with diatomaceous earth to kill the larvae.

Note: It may take a few weeks before results are noticed.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Michael –

Yes you can release ladybugs over several days. The following release instructions will help.

Ladybugs will arrive in a cloth bag ready for release. If it is not convenient to make an immediate release, you should place them, box and all, in the refrigerator. Make sure to include an apple wedge or damp piece of sponge/ paper towel in the box to increase the humidity level around the bugs. (Most refrigerators are frost-free and will dehydrate your beneficial insects.) Remember: The longer they are refrigerated the higher the mortality will be. DO NOT FREEZE.

To release ladybugs, simply water your garden and shake them out close to pest populations. DO NOT release them during the warm part of the day when the sun is shining. With sufficient food available, the ladybugs will likely stay in the area. However, it is not uncommon for them to take flight if not enough food is present. You may want to supplement with other food sources such as commercially available insect food — our Ladybug & Lacewing Food, for example.

Note: Ants in the area should be controlled, since they protect honeydew producing insects like aphids.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Check out our pest problem solver here! It may lead you to the cause of your issue.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/

Happy Gardening!

[Eric Vinje]

Check out our tips and tricks related to how to get those roses growing great!

https://www.planetnatural.com/rose-gardening-guru/

Happy Summer!

[Eric Vinje]

I do not know of any grasshopper resistant plants, or plants that are poisonous to solely grasshoppers. However, we do carry a product called semaspore bait, it contains a natural protozoa that attacks solely grasshoppers. Find it here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/semaspore-grasshopper-control/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

It sounds like some sort of fungal, bacterial, or viral infection of the plant. You could try treating it with a broad fungicide, such as Sulfur. Find it here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/sulfur-plant-fungicide/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hey Bud!

No need to add lime to growcoir, it’s got a nearly perfect pH balance as is! Soilless media mixes (like grocoir) are often void of nutrients, and are formulated to take heavier or prolonged nutrient feedings. Because of this, soilless mixes should be placed on a regular feeding schedule, making sure plants are receiving adequate amounts of plant macro and micro nutrients. Picking one nutrient line and following their recommended feeding schedule is one way to take the guesswork out of the equation. Aurora is an awesome, US based company that make a quick and easy starter pack for the beginner soilless grower. Check out the PDF link to their detailed feeding schedule. Find it here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/roots-organics-player-pack/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Have you noticed any holes in the trunk of the tree? The top defoliation suggests to me that you may be dealing with Bronze Birch Borer. You could try treating the problem with a product called bora-care, which is quite effective. If the trees are tall, you may have to hire a specialist to spray the tops. Find the product here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/bora-care/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Have you noticed any bugs, fungus, or any dogs peeing in your yard? Any of the above could have caused brown spots. The use of a foliar spray containing magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) and urea (nitrogen) can help to green up the brown spots. Find both here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/epsom-salt-magnesium-sulfate/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/liquid-lawn-fertilizer/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

I would take the dome off after most seedlings have sprouted and have fully formed cotyledons. Leaving it on longer may cause dampening off, root rot, or other nasty soil borne diseases to attack the sensitive seedlings. Check out our tips and tricks for growing vegetables from seed!

https://www.planetnatural.com/vegetable-gardening-guru/seed-starting/

Happy Planting!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Leslie –

Rust is the most common fungal disease affecting hollyhocks. While it usually does not kill the entire plant it will show up early and continue attacking new growth throughout the entire growing season. It is most often found on the surfaces of lower leaves and stems. Look for white, slightly raised spots that become covered with rust-colored spores. Eventually these spots will turn yellow and eventually black. Leaves will be deformed and drop in severe cases.

As for rust affecting your hollyhock seeds… Well, yes there is a very good chance that the seed, or other plant debris, could carry the infection in the form of fungal spores. Consider storing the seeds with a light application of sulfur or copper dust. Both are broad spectrum fungicides that will kill the spore and break the disease cycle.

I have included a link to our Rust Control page that offers several organic and natural treatments for this persistent problem.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/common-rust/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

You bet these two “good bugs” can be used together! Best of all, they provide a nice one-two punch when doing battle with many garden pests. Here’s how:

Not only are Ladybugs a favorite with most home gardeners, but they go to work above ground feeding on a whole slew of soft-bodied pests (providing they’re not too quick!) and insect eggs. Beneficial Nematodes on the other hand do their dirty work underground (or in dark, moist environments) where they seek out and destroy more than 230 insect pests. Often they attack the immature stages (larvae, pupae) of a pest’s life cycle. An insect that spends part of its life cycle underground and another part above ground receive a double dose of control, as ladybugs attack growth stages that exist above the soil and nematodes attack the growth stages that thrive below the soil surface. For example, ladybugs will feed on cucumber beetle eggs while nematodes wreak havoc on the pupal stage.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Ryan –

Have I got a kid safe lawn food for you. Actually, I have two!

My absolute favorite liquid fertilizer that we offer, out of 400 or so, is Neptune’s Harvest Fish and Seaweed. You can use this gentle, organic blend on just about anything, pretty much anytime! I like the product because it has a little more phosphorous than nitrogen to promote a strong root structure which it sounds like you’re looking for. Best of all, it’s safe to use around your pets, kids and bare feet.

Available in a 32-oz spray, Dr. Earth Super Natural is also a good choice. This powerful concentrate provides a quick-release source of nutrients to build thick, green turf from the ground up. While it may contain more nitrogen than you’re looking for, it’s great for assisting seedlings and sod to become established. One bottle will cover 5,000 sq. ft.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Gerald –

The Spot-X company sold some time ago and we have been having a difficult time bringing it in. Check back, we will keep trying!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

Leaf cutter ants can wreak havoc in a relatively short amount of time and are known for causing serious agricultural losses in parts of the Southern United States. To combat this curious insect we recommend the following products.

• Tanglefoot Insect Barrier will prevent them from reaching the leaves that they seek. Best of all, it contains NO pesticides.
• Diatomaceous earth, boric acid and Orange Guard® will help reduce the mound. All are safer than conventional poisons.
• Bonide® Pyrethrin Garden Insect Spray is a powerful botanical insecticide that provides a quick knock-down of most problem insects.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello MJ –

Lani is right, vinegar will kill most unwanted vegetation, but I am concerned that your average, run-of-the-mill, grocery store variety vinegar (5% acetic acid) is not strong enough to get rid of a woody, vining ground cover. Consider spraying AllDown Organic Weed & Grass Killer. It contains 23% acetic acid, plus 14% citric acid and is a SAFE alternative to Roundup®. Best of all, it won’t travel through the plant and kill all of you neighbors ivy too!

Note: If you did NOT want to spray you could always mow or hand-pull the unwanted vegetation.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi John –

You are correct that corn gluten meal is a great nitrogen fertilizer, containing about 9%N. However, you must be careful when using it in your vegetable garden. Corn gluten acts as a pre-emergent herbicide and is often spread over lawns to prevent weed seeds from germinating. But, it is not specific to weeds and will discourage most seeds from germinating — including garden seeds — if the timing of its application coincides with germination. One application will last 5-6 weeks so time your planting accordingly.

Note: Corn gluten does absolutely nothing to weeds that have already germinated and will not harm transplants/ seedlings that may be going into the garden.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/corn-gluten-meal-50-lb/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hi John –

We now have a whole home canning section online, plus several articles and videos that will help you preserve what you grow. Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product-category/organic-gardening/garden-supplies/canning-jars-supplies/

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Love it! But you gotta’ do peppers too, right? Also, we have all kinds of gardening information on the blog. Let me know if you need any help!

https://www.planetnatural.com/blog/

Happy growing.

[Eric Vinje]

Hey Mole Farmer!

We sell a small watering device that can help you water less. This self watering device allows the perfect amount of water to seep thru the terra cotta stake, taking the guesswork out of watering and giving you a bit of a buffer if you forget to water for a day. Find them here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/plant-waterer/

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Murph –

Alfalfa pellets are a terrific organic fertilizer. We like them better than the meal because they’re easier to spread and less dusty. Some growers prefer using alfalfa, over other nitrogen sources, because it’s plant-based, containing approximately 4-5%N. It also contains trace minerals and triacontanol, a naturally occurring plant growth promoter. As for cost, a 50 lb bag is going to set you back about $20.00.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/alfalfa-pellets-50-lb/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Check out our organic lawn care tips and tricks here!
https://www.planetnatural.com/organic-lawn-care-101/

Aeration is key for a healthy lawn, make sure you are aerating your lawn at least once per year. Adding a liquid mixture of Magnesium Sulfate (epsom salts) and Nitrogen will also help to green up your lawn as well. The fertilizer mixture can be watered in by hand. Find them here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/nitrogen-5-0-0/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/epsom-salt-magnesium-sulfate/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Check out our tips and tricks to obtain the perfect rose bush here!
https://www.planetnatural.com/rose-gardening-guru/

To control the bugs, I would recommend a product called Azamax. It should knock the little buggers back and help stop the defoliation of your bushes after first flower. Find it here!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/azamax-azadirachtin/

Happy Gardening!

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