Category Archives: Weekly Nursery Landscape Report

Listen, I know it’s raining. And by now you are thinking that you just can’t handle another rain day. Believe me, I hear ya. And I’m there too. But I checked the weather forecast and they are predicting sunny skies … Continue reading →

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Some late season pests (September 17, 2014)

There are a few odds and sods kicking around this time of year. Usually late season feeding injury is not a big deal.  However when the pest is going to make your ornamental plants its “forever” home…..you might want to … Continue reading →

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Aug 26 – A Few Pests Out There

Usually by late August we see a significant drop in the number and intensity of pests in the landscape and nursery.  Well, except for Japanese beetle…. This was a banner year for diseases and a lot of the Gymnosporangium rusts … Continue reading →

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August 22 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for a warm, sunny weekend!  There is still a chance of rain today and tonight but tomorrow is expected to be mainly sunny with high’s in the mid-20’s. Magnolia Scale  crawlers are out! Crawlers are dark … Continue reading →

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August 1 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for warmer and more humid weather this weekend.  UV index is still quite high so please take care out there are wear sunscreen, a hat and drink lots of fluids to help cool down your core … Continue reading →

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July 21 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for ridiculously hot and humid weather until Wednesday where cooler temperatures and showers will return.  UV index is very high so please take care out there are wear sunscreen, a hat and drink lots of fluids. … Continue reading →

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July 2 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for showers and thunderstorms today, the chance of showers on Thursday and then clear and sunny by Friday.  Much cooler temperatures are on their way for Thursday afternoon. Plant Phenology indicators this week.  A) North of … Continue reading →

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June 24 Nursery & Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for cloudy, humid unsettled weather with the chance of showers or thunderstorms today and tomorrow.  There is a mix of sun and cloud forecasted for the rest of the week with high temperatures, moving into the … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2014 IPM in the Nursery & Landscape

Environment Canada is calling for a gorgeous weekend, right through until early next week!!!   Do you have a Harlequin Norway maple (Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’ )?  Did you notice how sometimes the twigs will revert back to solid green?  Keep … Continue reading →

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Horticultural Oil Applications Starting (again?) Soon

Applications of horticultural oil to dormant trees and shrubs will be starting soon (daily temperatures between 4C and 12C are ideal). Timing of dormant oil applications are critical since freezing temperatures, mixing with sulphur and applying at the dormant-rate on actively … Continue reading →

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