MicroLife Azalea 6-2-4

The excellent MicroLife organic fertilizer has been formulated specifically for our acid-loving plants – azaleas, camellias, gardenias & more.

With extra sulfur, humates and a special bio-inoculant combination that includes Mycorrhizal azalea fungi.

• 40 lb. bag MicroLife Azalea 6-2-4. $42.99 (Regular $49.99).
• 7 lb. canister MicroLife Azalea 6-2-4. $18.99 (Regular $21.99).

Actino-Iron

An Organic Biological Fungicide

Controls and suppresses root diseases and is also a source of iron essential for plant growth and development. Contains the microorganism Streptomyces lydicus which colonizes the root systems of plants, protecting the plant from soil borne diseases. Fungi controlled include damping off, black rot, brown patch, take-all patch, Fusarium, Pythium, Phizoctonia, Phyophthora and other root decay fungi. The use of Actino-Iron Biological Fungicide will help produce hardier, more vigorous plants with increased root development. Perfect for your lawn!

Organic lawn guru Paul Tukey of the SafeLawn Foundation on the use of Actino-Iron in lawns. Great video!

Actino-Iron

An Organic Biological Fungicide

Controls and suppresses root diseases and is also a source of iron essential for plant growth and development. The use of Actino-Iron Biological Fungicide will help produce hardier, more vigorous plants with increased root development. Perfect for your lawn! Chek out this great video by organic lawn guru Paul Tukey of the SafeLawn Foundation!

Actinovate

An organic fungicide

Actinovate is a biological fungicide that fights lawn and garden fungal-related diseases. Particularly effective for brown patch, dollar spot, root rot and leaf mildews.

The active ingredient in Actinovate is a bacterium that, when applied, grows around the root system (when soil drenched) and foliage of the plant (when sprayed on). It may be used on all vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew kills Leaf Miners

Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew contains Spinosad (spin-OH-sid), a naturally occurring soil dwelling bacterium that was collected on a Caribbean island from an abandoned rum distillery in 1982.

The unique bacterium in Spinosad has become a leading pesticide used by agriculture world wide in the production of organic produce as well as in some pet pest control products.

Captain Jack’s Deadbug Brew kills leaf miners, bagworms, borers, beetles, caterpillars, codling moth, gypsy moth, loopers, spider mites, tent caterpillars, thrips and more!

Leaf Miners — DOUBLE WHAMMY!

Neem Oil — Kills bugs and fights fungus!

Alternate weekly applications with Spinosad (above).  It’s organic and it controls many types of insects and fungal disease, like black spot and mildew. In ready-to-spray or concentrate.

Randy Lemmon: Citrus Leaf Miners

EEeek! What is wrong with my plant?

Bring in a leaf sample (in a baggie, please).

The heat and the rain have created a lot of issues for many plants. Insects, fungus, leaf and root problems abound. We can help. Our staff will check out the problem and recommend the best course of action. Often, it is as simple as spraying the plant off with water or using a soap solution (as in the case of aphids). Pictured: Citrus Leaf miner.

Organic Pest Control

Bugs are hard at work, plotting against your garden! Outsmart them with ‘I Must Garden’ Insect Control Spray, made from a combination of botanical oils, like mint, garlic, thyme & rosemary, that actually kill and repel many types of insects. Safe for indoor and outdoor use. Effective for control of aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips, scales, leafhoppers and more. We tried it on stinkbugs – and it works!

Barricade

Nitro-Phos Barricade Pre Emergence Herbicide

Apply now for season long control of broadleaf weeds in lawns.   Pre-emergent herbicides act as an inhibitor to seed germination, partcularly broadleaf weeds. Corn Gluten Meal is the best organic alternative for use as a pre-emergent herbicide.

Both are 20% Off with Gardener’s Reward in November.

Dog, Cat & Squirrel Repellents

From all natural essential oils

Dogs and cats – we love them, but sometimes they get into an area where we don’t want them. The dog & cat repellent is made from a mixture of essential oils that helps repel them from plants, flowers, trees, lawns and more. Safe around children and pets.

Mosquitoes? Keep them away naturally.

Products include Nature’s Guide Natural CedarCide, Bonide Mosquito Beater, Garlic Spray, DEET Free Skeeter Screen Reed and Patio Egg diffusers, EcoSmart Organic Insect Killer granules for lawn and landscapes, EcoSmart Mosquito Fogger to kill & repel mosquitos. Mosquito Bits and Mosquito dunks for water gardens, fountains and ponds. We can help you choose the right solution to your problem!

Amazon Lights (incense made from Brazilian andiroba, citronella, rosemary and thyme) is a favorite.

Read more about Mosquito Control, Naturally

MicroLife™ Organic Fertilizer

A superior, long lasting, all organic, biological fertilizer that promotes sound plant and soil health. Granulated, homogenized with 2% Fe, 70 trace minerals, enzymes and beneficial microorganisms, including Endo and Ecto Mycorrhizal. All purpose, it can be used on lawns and flower beds. Granulated, homogenized with iron and trace minerals, enzymes and beneficial microorganisms.

Natural Control

Feel good about your garden!

Serenade (pictured) is an organic fungicide that provides effective, broad spectrum control of garden problems such as mildew, mold, blight, black spot, rust — protecting roses, vegetables, fruits, flowering plants, trees and shrubs.We also recommend Actinovate for fungus problems like black spot on roses.

For insects, the most common right now are aphids, thrips and leaf miners. Captain Jack’s Dead Bug is not just a delightfully cute name, it’s effective organic control for soft-bodied insects.

YOUR LAWN WILL LOVE IT!

Medina Hasta Gro Lawn (12-4-8 Liquid Lawn Food)

Liquid nutrients are taken up directly through the leaves for more efficient fertilizer absorption. East to apply with your garden hose.

Contains humates, chelated trace elements and Medina Soil Activator to stimulate natural soil organisms and plant growth.

ARBICO ORGANICS

Beneficial Insects

Buchanan’s Native Plants partners with Arbico Organics to bring you a great selection of natural pest controls, including beneficial nematodes, trichogramma wasps and more. Just click on the link go to their website to order!