About This Episode
The Grumpy Gardener answers a readers question about a bush infested with bugs.
Plus, Grumpys tip of the week about potted plants.
They’re as big as houseflies and leave white stuff all over the looms.
Is there something I can spray them with or should I just move my mom into a home?"
- Anthony
Grumpy’s Answer:Move her into a home?
You’re kinda quick on the trigger there bud, I mean.
Cut the plant down before you move your mom.
Her shrubs are probably infested with these sucking insects called Leaf Hoppers.
Tell your poor mother I said, “You’re welcome.”
And then fix her remote so she can watch Lawrence Welk.
It could be a four-inch pot, it could be a two-gallon pot, doesn’t make any difference.
And, you’ll find out very quickly.
So, always water the plant well before you put it in the ground.
Then, after you plant, water it again from the top so you wet the dirt around it.
And that way, you’ll check that that your plants get off to a good start.
About Ask Grumpy
Ask Grumpyis a podcast featuring Steve Bender, also known asSouthern LivingsGrumpy Gardener.
