Garden Club

If you missed our Garden Club meeting last night, we didn't want you to miss out on all the great advice that was given! Schaefer employees, Brett Schaefer, Kandy Keeling and John Curry answered our questions, and Jeremy from Neudorff Natural Gardening also contributed to our conversation.

How do I stop killing my Rosemary? It's very easy to over water herbs - they actually like a dryer environment. If you have trouble with yellowing leaves in your garden, try watering them less! Basil likes more water than others, and it is actually a natural insecticide around the base of the tomatoes!

How do I keep the bunnies out of my garden? The best repellent around vegetable gardens is a small fence. You can also try repellent sprays, and we carry several different brands of those. Usually, you want to create a perimeter around the area you'd like to protect, and we recommend reapplying after heavy rain or watering. We are carrying a new repellent called Joy's Bunny Buster, which is manufactured in Naperville by a stay-at-home-mom! It's made of all natural ingredients, and you spray it directly on the plant/flower.

My Gardenia needs help! Gardenias like acidic soil and lots of sun. Also try fish emulsion fertilizer. Azaleas like acidic soil, too!

Is there organic insect killer? Try Earth-tone's Insecticidal Soap. It kills on contact and is an all natural product. Also, try Earth-tone's 4 in 1 Weed Control for a natural way to spot treat your weeds.

Never spray plants with any treatments when the sun is out or when it's over 85 degrees!

Planting tip - Use Bonide Root & Grow to encourage new root growth!

Our next Garden Club meeting will be Thursday, June 9th at 7pm. Hope to see you there!