Your All Things Plants newsletter for May 3, 2012

• 58 new members.
• 150 new threads.
• 2,999 new posts.
• 1,377 new images to the plant database.
• 16 new comments in the plant database.

There were 10 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By wildflowers May 3, 2012 A quick tip House plants with large leaves and smooth foliage, such as shefflera, philodendrons, and rubber plants benefit from periodically washing the leaves to remove dust buildup, helping to keep the leaf pores open. (2 comments)

By Trish May 2, 2012 Winchester Gardens' fertilizer: A review (part 1) Winchester Gardens was excited to showcase their new line of fertilizer products to the best gardeners in the world, who are, of course, distinguished members of All Things Plants. Allow me to make the introduction. (6 comments)

By threegardeners May 2, 2012 A quick tip Deadhead your spent blooms to promote a second flush of flowers. (3 comments)

By LarryR May 1, 2012 This isn’t the color it was supposed to be You buy a young potted plant at your local garden center that is not yet in bloom. The tag in the pot pictures a beautiful blue-colored flower. Much to your later dismay, the flowers aren’t blue at all, but a purplish lavender. What gives? (15 comments)

By plantladylin May 1, 2012 A quick tip When working in the sun always wear a hat and sunscreen. (17 comments)

By Horseshoe April 30, 2012 A quick tip Got earwigs? Nope, folks, not small toupee’s one wears on their ear bones but rather small brown bugs, usually scary looking because they sport pincers on their hind end. Although they normally eat decaying plant matter and certain insects they’re also known for feeding on lettuce, corn and potatoes. Try trapping them in a section of bamboo laid in the garden. They’ll crawl inside for cover and then you can dispose of them any way you choose. (16 comments)

By Sharon April 29, 2012 Garden Tours: kqcrna We are going to Ohio this week to spend some time with Karen (kqcrna) in her lovely gardens. Be sure to click on each image so you don't miss a thing. You will love all the color combinations. (38 comments)

By threegardeners April 29, 2012 A quick tip Hang empty aluminium pie plates around your vegetable garden to deter birds and rodents. (3 comments)

By flaflwrgrl April 28, 2012 A quick tip Be sure to take a container of water with you when taking cuttings for rooting. Throw the cuttings in the water to keep them from getting dehydrated. (3 comments)

By critterologist April 27, 2012 A quick tip For no-fade labels, use an Industrial Sharpie Marker (more UV resistant than a standard Sharpie, which will fade in the sun). An oil based paint pen also works. This is especially important on those winter sowing jugs, so you don't end up with thousands of mystery seedlings! (9 comments)