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Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato
Tomatoes are susceptible to a variety of fungal leaf spot diseases. Proper cultural methods go a long way in preventing them. Septoria leaf spot usually shows up on the lower leaves after the fruit has begun to set. Removal of the lower leaves as the plant grows so that splashing water will not spread the disease is recommended. The fungus overwinters on plant debris or on any plant in the Nightshade family. It can also survive on tomato cages and stakes. Temperatures between 60°F and 80°F, high humidity and leaf wetness are ideal conditions for this disease. Control involves: Improve [...]
Tiger Eye Flowering Maple
This tender perennial is native to the tropics and sub-tropics of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. I have found various Zones applied to it, with 8b and 9 the most common. I would believe that it could be root-hardy to 20°F if established in the ground in a protected location. It lends itself to container growing as well, and can do well in a sunny window in the winter. Flowering Maples do best in filtered shade, dappled shade or part shade in Central Texas. I would definitely protect it from the afternoon sun. They have a very long bloom season, starting early in the spring and lasting [...]
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