Lavenders Blue Gardens & Landscaping

06/14/2023

What should I be doing this month in the garden?

Here is a list of things to do for June:
-Prune back your rose bushes after the first bloom to encourage more blooms.

-This is also your last chance to prune pines while the candles are still soft. (June is best)

-Be sure to deadhead any perennials that may have already bloomed as well.

-Very important: Get rid of those weeds in the garden before they go to seed!

-Mulch your gardens immediately after weeding to prevent weeds from taking over your gardens.

-Prune all spring flowering shrubs such as azaleas, rhododendrons, camelias and lilacs right after they finish blooming to avoid removing next year’s flower buds.

-Continue to dead head (remove dead flowers) your annuals to encourage continued blooming.

-Pinch back your chrysanthemums and asters now to promote better flowering for the fall. Discontinue pinching after June so they will be able to develop flower buds for the fall.

-Trees and shrubs growing in containers can be planted anytime during the growing season but planting in June gives plants a full season to become established before winter.

-Remove foliage from spring bulbs after they have turned yellow, dried out and are easily pulled.

04/29/2023

What is electroculture?

Electroculture is the ancient practice of increasing yields utilizing certain materials to harvest the earth's atmospheric energy. This energy is always present and all around us also known as Chi, Prana, Life force, and Aether. When using electroculture, there is no need for the use of pesticides, manure, or fertilizers. This is primarily why this information was suppressed. All you need is the sun, the clouds, the rain, the nitrogen in the air, and the ability to harness atmospheric energy. You can harness this energy with an atmospheric antenna. When adding these atmospheric antennas to your vegie garden, farm or even potted plants, they will amplify your yields, combat frost and excessive heat, reduce irrigation, reduce pests, and increase the magnetism of your soil leading to more nutrients in the long run. Atmospheric antennas can be created by using branches from your yard and some copper wire. Wrap the branch with copper wiring making a fibonacci spiral or vortex up the branch, in a clockwise fashion. Then, insert the branch into the earth 6-8 inches deep by the plants you want to energize. Now let Mother Nature do the magic. The taller you make the antenna, the larger your plants will grow. On average, one 6 foot antenna can cover about about 225 sqft.

04/22/2023

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04/07/2023

After 3 years of hoarding, Linda Pritchard of Lavenders Blue Landscaping will finally be having her once yearly HUGE PLANT SALE again on Saturday, April 15, from 9:00-3:00. She will be selling trees, shrubs, vines and perennials at fantastic prices. Come visit her property/gardens at 1564 Anderton Road in Comox. Linda will be answering any landscaping or plant questions you may have during the sale. If someone tells you that you have enough plants and that you don't need anymore, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life!

04/06/2023

01/27/2022

Will my plants recover from the 'heat dome' last year?

Last year's heat dome scorched a lot of plants. Rhodos and spruces were particularly hit hard. Those plants with leaves rather than needles will renew themselves by growing new leaves so all might be forgiven however the needle type plants such as spruce might never recover from being scorched. In this case, I would remove all dead branches from the plant to leave only the green that is remaining. It may recover although after pruning out all the dead, would become a much smaller plant. If the entire plant is brown, it may have to be dug out. If you are unsure if the branches on your plant are dead or not, just give it a little scratch test along the bark of the branch. It should be a nice green color. If it is brown, the branch is dead so it needs to be removed. A shot of fertilizer this spring, in March, should help the plant to grow back more quickly. Don't give up hope!

01/07/2022

Happy New Year!

11/06/2021

Can I still plant spring-flowering bulbs right now?

Spring-flowering bulbs need the cool, moist autumn soil to awaken them from their dormancy so they can begin growing roots in preparation for the spring show. The best time to plant these bulbs is in the fall, when soils are below 60°F or about 6 weeks before a hard frost is expected. Planting is usually done during September and October but I have been successful in planting them as late as December. The earlier you get them in the ground the better though because then they will have more time to create some good roots. When planting bulbs, it's best to plant them in clusters, so when they bloom, they will look like a bouquet coming out of the ground. Always follow the instructions on the tag or the package to ensure planting at proper depths and spacing. Try to avoid planting bulbs in soggy, wet areas of the garden or they may rot. I always use bone meal when planting to help get the roots going. Happy planting!