We have had another very wet spring and early summer almost a repeat of last year here in Northeast Ohio. The temperatures have been quite cool, too. I have noticed that there have been very few Japanese beetles for these two summers. Did the heavy rain drown the larvae that hide in our lawns? The Hollyhocks have fared better as a result with much less damage to the leaves. There is some visible pest damage to the leaves on the hollyhocks pictured below, but they have had no fungal or pest treatment. I have also noticed that these two wet summers have brought less powdery mildew on the zinnias, the hollyhocks and the squash vines.
AuthorBarbara Eaton, M.Ed. is a Master Gardener, a garden designer and an artist. She works as a professional gardener caring for the gardens of several regular clients. She is a published author, retired educator and a fool for flowers. Archives
January 2019
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