Copyright 1999 The Tribune Co. Publishes The Tampa Tribune
The Tampa Tribune
March 20, 1999, Saturday, FINAL EDITION
SECTION: BAYLIFE AT HOME, Pg. 16
LENGTH: 414 words
HEADLINE:
What to do this month;
BYLINE: Information provided
by Sydney Park Brown, Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service;
BODY:
Watch for pests. Aphids feed on the
undersides of new growth and cause cupped, distorted leaves. Mites thrive
in dry weather, sucking plant juices from the undersides of leaves. Forceful
sprays of water will dislodge both insects. Lady beetles and other
beneficial insects are effective predators and will
suppress aphids. Insecticidal soap sprays and other pesticides will
control the pests if natural enemies do not. Fertilize
lawn, trees and shrubs. Shop for a fertilizer that contains slow- or
controlled-release nutrients. To determine the correct amount of
fertilizer to use, divide the first number on the fertilizer bag (which
represents the nitrogen) into 100. Apply this amount per 1,000 square feet
of lawn and landscape area. Broadcast the fertilizer over the soil or mulch and
water.
Outstanding flowering plants: Azalea, bottlebrush,
bougainvillea, Confederate jasmine, brunsfelsia, India hawthorn
Annuals: Alyssum, amaranthus, baby's breath, balsam, calliopsis,
celosia, cleome, coleus, cosmos, dahlia, dusty miller, geranium,
hollyhock, impatiens, kalanchoe, lobelia, marguerite daisy, marigold,
melampodium, nasturtium, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, petunia, phlox, salvia,
sweet William, torenia, vinca, wax begonia, zinnia
Perennials:
African iris, blue salvia, daisy bush, day lilies, gaillardia, gazania, gerbera
daisy, pentas, Shasta daisy, verbena
Vegetables: Beans, beets,
cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, green onions, eggplant, kohlrabi,
lettuce, mustard, okra, peas, peppers, pumpkin, radish, squash, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes, turnips, watermelon
Herbs and spices (from plants):
Anise, basil, chervil, coriander, cumin, horehound, lemon balm, marjoram,
sage, savory, thyme
Bulbs: Amazon lily, Aztec lily, caladium, canna,
clivia, dahlia, gladiolus, gloriosa lily, tritonia, watsonia, zephyr lily
Plant Profile SO: Information from herb grower Terri Bikis of GNC
Largo Mall Mexican cilantro (Botanical name: Eryngium foetidum)
Description: The perennial plant is native to southeastern Europe and is
a member of the carrot family. It has a spiny leaf with clusters of seeds.
Uses: Use in salsa and any other Mexican dish. It's also great in salads
and vinegars.
Care: Propagate by division. Plant in full sun and water
regularly. It can grow to 2 feet tall. Submit information to: Beth Dolan,
The Tampa Tribune, P.O. Box 191, Tampa FL 33601. For information, call
(813) 259-7619.
GRAPHIC: SIGNATURE (C); PHOTO (C),
(C) Mexican cilantro AMY M. OTERO, Tribune photo
NOTES: PLANTER'S ALMANAC GARDENS
LOAD-DATE: March 21, 1999 
