Ep 29. Aphid Invasion, Beneficial Ladybugs

Mary Stone shares the story of aphids once again wreaking havoc on the Leatherleaf Viburnum. She talks about the desperate measures of rejuvenation pruning a few years back and other reasons to prune, mirroring how we take care of our families and ourselves. Then, she shares a story of a kind neighbor who came to the rescue with ladybugs that feed on aphids. 

Links to Related Blog Posts 

Reasons to Prune 

Castor Bean Plants Hide Uglies 

Beneficial Ladybugs 

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Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer

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