Tips for Growing Roses

Tips for Growing Roses

Roses are one of the first flowers to leaf out and bloom in the spring. Since they come to life early and often under wet conditions, they are attacked by hungry aphids and powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is the whitish area that appears on the new leaf growth. Aphids...
Fall and Winter Garden Tips

Fall and Winter Garden Tips

Fall is a good time to prepare the garden for the winter months. The last thing you probably want to think about during winter is gardening, so let’s get it done before it gets miserably cold! Weed control in the fall is very important in flowerbeds, groundcovers,...
Poison Oak / Poison Ivy Control

Poison Oak / Poison Ivy Control

Remember: 6 Plus 6 Plus 1. Use 6 oz Remuda® plus 6 oz Monterey Brush & Vine Control per 1 gallon of water. Always read labels prior to use: Potential damage to desirable plants can occur if not properly applied. Poison Oak and Poison Ivy are becoming more of a...
Nematodes: Could this be the the real problem?

Nematodes: Could this be the the real problem?

Nematodes are skinny, worm-like parasites that feeds on plant roots. Is your annual vegetable garden starting to look wilted and unhealthy even though you have watered it thoroughly? Does your new turf lawn looking stressed? Do your new veggies look like you are over...
Dormant Sprays

Dormant Sprays

We get a lot of questions about the proper timing and products to use as a dormant spray on backyard fruit trees. Dormant sprays control diseases such as peach leaf curl, brown spot, scab, etc and insect and mite eggs. Liqui-Cop® is a true liquid copper that is widely...
Weed Control In the Garden

Weed Control In the Garden

Monterey offers a number of products that fit into fall, winter and early spring weed control programs. Vegetable & Ornamental Weeder This preemergence herbicide prevents weeds in trees, shrubs, flowers & vegetable gardens. See label for complete list of...