WEBVTT 00:01.001 --> 00:02.769 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% - Hi, thanks for joining us for The Family Plot: 00:02.769 --> 00:03.837 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% Gardening in the Mid-South. 00:03.837 --> 00:05.338 align:left position:30% line:5% size:60% I'm Chris Cooper. 00:05.338 --> 00:08.341 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Just when the garden gets  going, the bugs arrive. 00:08.341 --> 00:11.644 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Today, we're gonna talk about  pests of tomato and squash. 00:11.644 --> 00:13.513 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Also, lilies are  a great way to add 00:13.513 --> 00:15.582 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% a pop of color to the garden. 00:15.582 --> 00:17.317 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% That's just ahead  on The Family Plot: 00:17.317 --> 00:19.219 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% Gardening in the Mid-South. 00:19.219 --> 00:20.453 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% - 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Yeah this first time here. - Yes. 00:55.155 --> 00:56.122 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% - This is great, thanks Chris. 00:56.122 --> 00:57.557 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% - Thank you for being here. 00:57.557 --> 01:00.794 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% Let's talk about vegetable pests, all right. 01:00.794 --> 01:03.630 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Specifically, let's talk about squash pests. 01:03.630 --> 01:05.999 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Sure, I brought a squash plant here today 01:05.999 --> 01:07.133 align:left position:30% line:5% size:60% just to show you. 01:07.133 --> 01:09.169 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% We often use transplants, 01:09.169 --> 01:11.538 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% put 'em into the garden and guess what? 01:11.538 --> 01:15.341 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% The insects are just waiting for these plants, okay. 01:15.341 --> 01:17.544 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And one thing we often see attacking the leaves 01:17.544 --> 01:20.146 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% are these little cucumber beetles. 01:20.146 --> 01:23.316 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% So they can smell a squash  plant pretty far away 01:23.316 --> 01:25.552 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% and they zoom in on  it, so many times, 01:25.552 --> 01:27.587 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% you'll see the  leaves just tattered. 01:27.587 --> 01:30.857 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% So one thing I might suggest,  there's a thing called 01:30.857 --> 01:34.727 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% a floating row cover, or cheese  cloth, something like that. 01:34.727 --> 01:36.529 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% You can actually  cover tender plants, 01:36.529 --> 01:39.265 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but still let the light in, but kinda exclude 01:39.265 --> 01:41.568 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% these pests and then that way you don't have 01:41.568 --> 01:44.370 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% to use so much insecticide 'cause otherwise 01:44.370 --> 01:46.639 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% they could eat the plants almost to the ground. 01:46.639 --> 01:48.141 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% - Wow, 'cause they pretty much, 01:48.141 --> 01:49.442 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% what, skeletonize the leaves for the most part? 01:49.442 --> 01:51.478 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% - Yeah, they look all skeletonized. 01:51.478 --> 01:53.513 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% You can see feeding between the vein 01:53.513 --> 01:55.715 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% or even more feeding than that. 01:55.715 --> 01:56.716 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% - Okay. 01:56.716 --> 01:58.251 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% All right. 01:58.251 --> 02:01.488 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% - Another thing, you might wanna keep the row cover 02:01.488 --> 02:03.690 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% on for awhile because we have other pests 02:03.690 --> 02:05.325 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% that will get on squash. 02:05.325 --> 02:07.827 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% Squash bugs over winter  around your garden, 02:07.827 --> 02:11.231 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% a good thing to do is  lay down flat boards 02:11.231 --> 02:12.699 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% around the edge of your garden. 02:12.699 --> 02:14.467 align:left position:30% line:5% size:60% Lift those boards  up in the spring, 02:14.467 --> 02:17.003 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% you'll see that over wintering  squash bugs will be there. 02:17.003 --> 02:21.207 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% You can just tap those boards into a bucket of soapy water 02:21.207 --> 02:23.343 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% and get rid of 'em because they're gonna move 02:23.343 --> 02:28.248 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% into the garden and start  layin' their bronze-color eggs. 02:28.248 --> 02:31.217 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% So if you see those eggs,  Chris, what do you do with 'em? 02:31.217 --> 02:32.719 align:left position:32.5% line:5% size:57.5% - Get 'em off. 02:32.719 --> 02:35.088 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% - Yeah, you squish 'em with  your forefinger and your thumb 02:35.088 --> 02:38.424 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% and just crush 'em or tear  off the part of the leaf that 02:38.424 --> 02:41.494 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% they're on because those are  gonna give rise to the little 02:41.494 --> 02:44.597 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% nymphs and they're gonna be  little gray bugs and before 02:44.597 --> 02:48.101 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% you know it, you can be  covered up with squash bugs. 02:48.101 --> 02:52.472 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Another pest we have is called the squash vine borer. 02:52.472 --> 02:54.207 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% It's a clear-wing moth borer. 02:54.207 --> 02:57.243 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% It's related to dogwood  borers and peach tree borers. 02:57.243 --> 03:00.680 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% It's a red moth and  most moths fly at night. 03:00.680 --> 03:02.682 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% This one flies during the day. 03:02.682 --> 03:05.585 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% It likes the bright sunshine and once that squash 03:05.585 --> 03:08.955 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% starts trailing out, growin' a little bit, 03:08.955 --> 03:11.024 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% it's gonna lay its eggs on the vine. 03:11.024 --> 03:14.260 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So until the plant maybe is just startin' to. 03:14.260 --> 03:16.029 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% It's gonna take a while 03:16.029 --> 03:17.297 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% for the squash plant to start blooming. 03:17.297 --> 03:19.933 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Up 'til then, keep that floating row cover on it 03:19.933 --> 03:22.235 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% so it doesn't lay an egg because the caterpillar 03:22.235 --> 03:26.272 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% that arises from that egg  will tunnel into the vine, 03:26.272 --> 03:28.441 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% devour it from the  inside and about the time 03:28.441 --> 03:31.611 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% you have squash producing,  the vine might just die. 03:31.611 --> 03:32.812 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% - Wow, just collapses. 03:32.812 --> 03:35.048 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - Now when you have this, try not 03:35.048 --> 03:38.351 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% to put the row cover over the flowers. 03:38.351 --> 03:40.286 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% If it starts bloomin', you gotta have a entryway 03:40.286 --> 03:42.021 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% for the bees to pollinate it. 03:42.021 --> 03:44.090 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Squash bees and other native bees. 03:44.090 --> 03:45.491 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - That goes, too, for the squash bug, 03:45.491 --> 03:46.960 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% going back to that practice, good sanitation 03:46.960 --> 03:48.628 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% would be something else you would recommend as well? 03:48.628 --> 03:52.532 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% - Yeah, cleanin' up debris and stuff around the garden, 03:52.532 --> 03:56.069 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% but puttin' those boards down, they're gonna need a place 03:56.069 --> 03:59.772 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% to overwinter, fence rows and overgrown places like that. 03:59.772 --> 04:01.808 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Same for you know Colorado potato beetles 04:01.808 --> 04:03.343 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% will do the same thing on potatoes. 04:03.343 --> 04:06.412 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% They move out from the weedy areas back into the garden. 04:06.412 --> 04:07.647 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% - Wow. 04:07.647 --> 04:09.282 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And these are considered to be the major pests 04:09.282 --> 04:10.216 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% of the squash, right? 04:10.216 --> 04:11.718 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% - Yeah, that's the main thing. 04:11.718 --> 04:13.720 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% I think the worse thing, truthfully, has to be 04:13.720 --> 04:16.823 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% that squash vine borer 'cause it can kill the whole vine. 04:16.823 --> 04:19.826 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We can use insecticide sprays for that, 04:19.826 --> 04:22.462 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% but it's difficult because you have a plant 04:22.462 --> 04:24.097 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% that's blooming at the same time 04:24.097 --> 04:26.165 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and you really don't wanna spray the flowers 04:26.165 --> 04:29.035 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% when a plant's blooming 'cause that could hurt the bees. 04:29.035 --> 04:33.172 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% So you have to be very careful and maybe spray the base 04:33.172 --> 04:35.775 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and up to, stop where the blooms are. 04:35.775 --> 04:38.011 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% You know you don't wanna spray blooms. 04:38.011 --> 04:39.178 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% - Good stuff. 04:39.178 --> 04:41.514 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Now let's talk about tomato pests. 04:41.514 --> 04:43.416 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Everybody likes to grow tomatoes, right? 04:43.416 --> 04:45.218 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% - Yeah, everybody has at least one or two tomatoes, 04:45.218 --> 04:47.053 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% maybe a pepper thrown in there. 04:47.053 --> 04:48.755 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% I brought a tomato plant today. 04:48.755 --> 04:50.423 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% It's goin' good. 04:50.423 --> 04:53.426 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% When they put those in the ground, sometimes you find 'em 04:53.426 --> 04:55.728 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the next day and they've been clipped off. 04:55.728 --> 04:57.297 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% Now what could do that? 04:57.297 --> 04:58.498 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - It's the cut worm. 04:58.498 --> 05:00.199 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - Cut worm, exactly. 05:00.199 --> 05:03.202 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% A lot of these cut worms  don't even over winter here, 05:03.202 --> 05:06.406 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% but they fly up on these spring  storm fronts that we have, 05:06.406 --> 05:10.143 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% so the moth lives down south  like the black cut worm, 05:10.143 --> 05:12.679 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% they lay their eggs  on weeds and things 05:12.679 --> 05:15.315 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and then as soon as you start tillin' your garden 05:15.315 --> 05:17.884 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and plantin' your vegetables, guess what, 05:17.884 --> 05:19.819 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% they're lookin' for somethin' to eat. 05:19.819 --> 05:22.655 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% They're nocturnal feeders, so they're under clumps 05:22.655 --> 05:26.092 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% of dirt in the soil during the daytime. 05:26.092 --> 05:28.661 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% They come out at night  and then they clip a plant 05:28.661 --> 05:32.932 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% and pull it back into their  underground den to feed on. 05:32.932 --> 05:36.035 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So some people will get around the plant, 05:36.035 --> 05:39.539 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% put a little circle with aluminum foil. 05:39.539 --> 05:42.942 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% That will kinda deter the cut worms a little bit. 05:42.942 --> 05:46.646 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Some people, organic, they might put within that circle, 05:46.646 --> 05:48.348 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% they might put diatomaceous earth 05:48.348 --> 05:51.250 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% or something irritating the insect. 05:51.250 --> 05:53.152 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% So those are some things. 05:53.152 --> 05:55.888 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% And of course we have insecticides you could spray. 05:55.888 --> 05:59.292 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% You wanna spray the soil around the plant 05:59.292 --> 06:01.828 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and the base of the plant so that when they walk 06:01.828 --> 06:04.530 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% across the soil at night, they pick up the insecticide. 06:04.530 --> 06:05.631 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% - Okay, how about that. 06:05.631 --> 06:07.166 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% Now what about aphids? 06:07.166 --> 06:09.569 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% - Yeah, aphids, they can fly. 06:09.569 --> 06:12.972 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% Some aphids fly and they'll move in from wild host plants, 06:12.972 --> 06:16.309 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% weeds and such, they'll land on usually the terminal 06:16.309 --> 06:18.745 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% of the plant, these new tender leaves. 06:18.745 --> 06:22.215 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% And aphids can give rise to other aphids very quickly. 06:22.215 --> 06:24.016 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% The female can either lay eggs 06:24.016 --> 06:28.087 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% or she can give rise to  live young, so live birth. 06:28.087 --> 06:30.656 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% So you have lots of  aphids very quick. 06:30.656 --> 06:34.227 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% Their life cycle is very  fast and so you can start out 06:34.227 --> 06:36.429 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% with just a few wing  forms that come in, 06:36.429 --> 06:38.464 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% they start layin'  eggs or givin' birth 06:38.464 --> 06:40.400 align:left position:30% line:5% size:60% and then you have  lots of aphids. 06:41.534 --> 06:43.369 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% So I like to, if I  see aphids on a plant 06:43.369 --> 06:45.204 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and I haven't put it in the ground, I take it, 06:45.204 --> 06:47.974 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% lay it on it's side and wash it down with soapy water 06:47.974 --> 06:52.111 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% with a hose, a really strong jet of water 06:52.111 --> 06:54.013 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% so you just blast the aphids off. 06:54.013 --> 06:55.281 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And you could really still do that 06:55.281 --> 06:56.849 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% still when they're in the garden. 06:56.849 --> 06:58.951 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% If you see a tomato plant in the morning, 06:58.951 --> 07:01.320 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% just blast the top of it and you see some aphids 07:01.320 --> 07:03.456 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and just physically remove 'em. 07:03.456 --> 07:07.326 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% And then let the lady  beetles and other predators. 07:07.326 --> 07:09.929 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% So a lot of people, they  want to do, the first thing 07:09.929 --> 07:13.299 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% is use an insecticide, but I say caution with aphids 07:13.299 --> 07:15.635 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% because if you just wait a couple weeks, 07:15.635 --> 07:18.371 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% lady beetles will  lay their eggs there, 07:18.371 --> 07:20.239 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% they're lemon yellow eggs. 07:20.239 --> 07:22.642 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% They lay 'em on the  leaves amongst the aphids. 07:22.642 --> 07:23.943 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% There's also a type of fly 07:23.943 --> 07:26.446 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% called syrphid flies  or hover flies. 07:26.446 --> 07:28.581 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% They'll lay a single  white egg right there 07:28.581 --> 07:31.050 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% where the aphids are and  the larva is predacious. 07:31.050 --> 07:33.052 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% It'll just tear 'em apart. 07:33.052 --> 07:35.421 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% There's a lot of good beneficial insects. 07:35.421 --> 07:38.424 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% If we don't use a lot of insecticide in the garden, 07:38.424 --> 07:41.260 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% we can really build up good numbers of these insects. 07:41.260 --> 07:42.361 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - Good, I'm glad you mentioned that. 07:42.361 --> 07:43.196 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% Good, good. 07:44.197 --> 07:45.465 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% Yeah, go ahead. 07:45.465 --> 07:47.133 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - I was just gonna say the next thing 07:47.133 --> 07:49.635 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% is protecting the fruit. 07:49.635 --> 07:51.270 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% So we have a plant. 07:51.270 --> 07:53.473 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We've got good size on it, it's flowering. 07:53.473 --> 07:55.308 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% There's lots of different caterpillars 07:55.308 --> 07:58.978 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% that will lay eggs on the fruit or on the leaves nearby. 07:58.978 --> 08:02.515 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% Probably the big one you see is the tomato 08:02.515 --> 08:05.585 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% or tobacco horn worm and they  have the little tail-lookin' 08:05.585 --> 08:08.821 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% thing at the tail end  and these caterpillars 08:08.821 --> 08:11.224 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% will get several inches  long when full size 08:11.224 --> 08:13.493 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% and often you don't see  'em when they're small. 08:13.493 --> 08:15.294 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% They kinda camouflage. 08:15.294 --> 08:19.799 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% One time, not too long ago, I had tomatoes on my deck 08:19.799 --> 08:24.403 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% and guess what, we had corn  earworms, we had horn worms, 08:24.403 --> 08:26.172 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% we had yellow-striped  army worms, 08:26.172 --> 08:27.974 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% we had southern army worms. 08:27.974 --> 08:29.475 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% There's a whole bunch of caterpillars. 08:29.475 --> 08:31.043 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - And all of this, you said, was in the city. 08:31.043 --> 08:32.945 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% - Yeah, this was right in suburbia 08:32.945 --> 08:35.681 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and then they find your plants. 08:35.681 --> 08:37.350 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% So the moths are out at night. 08:37.350 --> 08:39.652 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% They lay their eggs on the leaves of the plant 08:39.652 --> 08:43.890 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% or on the fruit and then they hatch out in a couple days 08:43.890 --> 08:46.926 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and those caterpillars might feed for a couple weeks. 08:46.926 --> 08:49.595 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% So when they're tiny, they don't do that much damage, 08:49.595 --> 08:51.864 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% but maybe by the time they get an inch long 08:51.864 --> 08:55.801 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% when they're about a fourth or fifth instar or stage, 08:55.801 --> 08:58.738 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% they can do a lot of feeding damage. 08:58.738 --> 09:02.975 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% So usually, you can pick off, you just have a few plants, 09:02.975 --> 09:06.345 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% you can pick 'em off every day, but you have to be out there 09:06.345 --> 09:09.348 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% almost every day because they can do a lot of damage 09:09.348 --> 09:11.417 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% and they're hard to see. 09:11.417 --> 09:13.185 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Insecticides can be used. 09:13.185 --> 09:16.422 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% One of the safer products for caterpillars is Bt. 09:16.422 --> 09:19.258 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% Stands for Bacillus  thuringiensis. 09:19.258 --> 09:21.360 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% It's a bacterial toxin. 09:21.360 --> 09:24.163 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% It's very safe for humans  to be around and pets, 09:24.163 --> 09:26.532 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% but it's very toxic  to caterpillars. 09:26.532 --> 09:30.570 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% It paralyzes their mid-gut and then they stop feeding 09:30.570 --> 09:33.105 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% almost immediately and then they soon die, 09:33.105 --> 09:35.608 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but it won't hurt your beneficial insects, 09:35.608 --> 09:38.778 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% your lady beetles, syrphid flies and other things, 09:38.778 --> 09:40.479 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% green lace wings, for instance. 09:40.479 --> 09:43.883 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% So Bt is one of the safer things for gardeners to use. 09:43.883 --> 09:48.321 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% We have a publication at UT Extension Publications. 09:48.321 --> 09:50.723 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% It's called "You Can Control Garden Insects." 09:50.723 --> 09:52.592 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% You might wanna check that out 09:52.592 --> 09:53.426 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% online. - It is a good publication. 09:53.426 --> 09:54.260 align:left position:32.5% line:5% size:57.5% - Yeah, it is. 09:55.695 --> 09:56.829 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% It has some pictures of what the insects look for 09:56.829 --> 09:57.964 align:left position:30% line:5% size:60% and also control recommendations. 09:57.964 --> 09:59.265 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% - Okay. 09:59.265 --> 10:00.866 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And also some on the beneficial insects. 10:00.866 --> 10:02.134 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% - Doc, we're glad you're here. 10:02.134 --> 10:03.102 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% That's good stuff. 10:03.102 --> 10:04.036 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% - All right, thank you, Chris. 10:04.036 --> 10:05.004 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% - Thank you. 10:05.004 --> 10:05.838 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% We can tell you love this stuff. 10:05.838 --> 10:06.639 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% - Oh, it's great. 10:06.639 --> 10:08.374 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% What's better? 10:08.374 --> 10:10.109 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% - Thank you. 10:10.109 --> 10:13.379 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% [upbeat country music] 10:15.915 --> 10:19.418 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% - This is a lovely specimen of coral bark Japanese maple, 10:19.418 --> 10:21.320 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% grown for this brilliant red twigs 10:21.320 --> 10:24.223 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% which makes it a distinctive plant for winter interest. 10:24.223 --> 10:25.858 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% And it's a great plant for the South. 10:25.858 --> 10:27.460 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% It's very sun tolerant. 10:27.460 --> 10:29.495 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% It was planted a little bit high, 10:29.495 --> 10:31.864 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% which is good for a Japanese maple, 10:31.864 --> 10:34.734 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but this heavy staking can be an issue. 10:34.734 --> 10:37.737 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% And let's talk about the fact that often when you have 10:37.737 --> 10:39.372 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% a plant with a large canopy, 10:39.372 --> 10:41.874 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% you're gonna need to stake it for blowing over. 10:41.874 --> 10:44.377 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% There's a few options, though. 10:44.377 --> 10:47.413 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% A staked plant, especially when staked this tightly, 10:47.413 --> 10:49.482 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% is not gonna be able to move in the wind. 10:49.482 --> 10:51.250 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And it should be able to move in the wind 10:51.250 --> 10:53.419 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% in order to build up strength. 10:53.419 --> 10:55.588 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% It's a thing called taper. 10:55.588 --> 10:58.457 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% And every time it blows there's a little bit of cambium tear, 10:58.457 --> 11:00.660 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and it'll get stronger and stronger. 11:00.660 --> 11:02.895 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Since this is not able to move in the wind, 11:02.895 --> 11:04.163 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% it actually makes it weak, 11:04.163 --> 11:07.767 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% so that when we remove these it's more likely to flop. 11:07.767 --> 11:10.036 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So if you absolutely have to stake, 11:10.036 --> 11:11.937 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you should certainly make this a little bit looser 11:11.937 --> 11:14.774 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% so that it can still do some blowing around in the wind. 11:14.774 --> 11:16.409 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% Stake it just tightly enough 11:16.409 --> 11:18.277 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% to keep it from blowing over. 11:18.277 --> 11:20.846 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And the padding here on the bark is a good idea. 11:20.846 --> 11:23.549 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% An option would have been to take these stakes, 11:23.549 --> 11:25.951 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and rather than tying the tree to it, 11:25.951 --> 11:27.687 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% if you had simply hammered them 11:27.687 --> 11:30.856 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% through the root ball at three different points, 11:30.856 --> 11:33.092 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% at angles so that you're actually nailing 11:33.092 --> 11:35.961 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% the root ball into the firm ground below. 11:35.961 --> 11:37.997 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Then the tree is able to move in the wind 11:37.997 --> 11:41.067 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% and build up that strength and taper over time. 11:41.067 --> 11:43.903 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% If you do have to do this, maybe a year, 11:43.903 --> 11:46.939 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% possibly more before you can remove the stakes, 11:46.939 --> 11:49.141 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and hopefully by then the roots are well integrated 11:49.141 --> 11:51.977 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% into the ground, and the maple's ready to be on its own. 11:51.977 --> 11:54.714 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% [upbeat country music] 11:54.714 --> 11:56.649 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% All right, Joellen, let's talk about lilies. 11:56.649 --> 11:58.317 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% - Lilies, yes. 11:58.317 --> 11:59.518 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% - So what do we need to know about lilies? 11:59.518 --> 12:01.187 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% They're beautiful, by the way. 12:01.187 --> 12:03.322 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Well, like the iris we talked about before, 12:03.322 --> 12:06.726 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% but the have gorgeous, large blooms, 12:06.726 --> 12:11.297 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% very showy in the landscape and in bouquets and you see 'em 12:11.297 --> 12:15.668 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% in weddings, in flower arrangements all the time. 12:15.668 --> 12:17.369 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% Very showy. 12:17.369 --> 12:19.472 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% One of my favorite flowers because of that. 12:19.472 --> 12:20.406 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% I just love them. 12:20.406 --> 12:22.241 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% - Yeah, I have a lot at home. 12:22.241 --> 12:23.242 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Yeah, I just love, love the colors. 12:23.242 --> 12:24.543 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% - I've planted a lot of them 12:24.543 --> 12:26.545 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and enjoyed a lot of them over the years. 12:26.545 --> 12:29.048 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But we're gonna talk about a few that do well 12:29.048 --> 12:30.549 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% in the Mid-South area. 12:30.549 --> 12:34.887 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% In fact, this area and the area around Tennessee 12:36.489 --> 12:40.392 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% and zone 7, one of the greatest areas for lilies to grow 12:40.392 --> 12:43.896 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% in the ground so we need to take advantage of that. 12:43.896 --> 12:45.431 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - Yeah, by all means. 12:45.431 --> 12:48.000 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% - The first one we're gonna talk about is the Asiatic lily, 12:48.000 --> 12:50.169 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% which is the ones you see in these containers right here 12:50.169 --> 12:54.673 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% and you can find them very easily in garden centers. 12:54.673 --> 12:58.711 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% They come in containers or they have 'em in bags 12:58.711 --> 13:01.680 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% that you can buy and plant yourself. 13:01.680 --> 13:05.184 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Very easy to grow, very readily available. 13:05.184 --> 13:07.820 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And so they come in lots of colors and sizes. 13:07.820 --> 13:10.489 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% You can see, I mean, they're just gorgeous. 13:10.489 --> 13:13.192 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% Now if you want to cut them and bring them inside, 13:13.192 --> 13:17.596 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% you see the pollen on the ends here? 13:17.596 --> 13:22.301 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% That stains really, really badly, so if you're bringing 13:22.301 --> 13:24.336 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% them inside, you're putting them in a bouquet, 13:24.336 --> 13:27.907 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% it's nice to just take your fingers and get rid of them, 13:27.907 --> 13:30.543 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% just pull them off and then they won't have 13:30.543 --> 13:35.548 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% that dark stain everywhere on your clothes or anything else. 13:36.682 --> 13:38.551 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Otherwise, it is pretty on the flower. 13:38.551 --> 13:40.085 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% I like it. 13:40.085 --> 13:42.922 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Well, that's the Asiatic lilies and their hybrids. 13:42.922 --> 13:44.824 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% There's one called. 13:44.824 --> 13:47.126 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We're gonna go from the earliest blooming ones 13:47.126 --> 13:50.496 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% to the latest blooming ones, which is lilium candidum, 13:50.496 --> 13:53.032 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% which is the Madonna lily. 13:53.032 --> 13:55.901 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% It blooms in the fall  and it's only white 13:55.901 --> 13:58.103 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% and it's very, very fragrant. 13:58.103 --> 14:00.005 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% So that's a good one to have. 14:00.005 --> 14:01.774 align:left position:32.5% line:83% size:57.5% - In the fall.  - In the fall. 14:01.774 --> 14:04.476 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% So see you have lots of lilies 14:04.476 --> 14:06.912 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% that bloom almost all summer long. 14:06.912 --> 14:10.783 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Then there's lilium formosanum, the formosa lily. 14:10.783 --> 14:14.620 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% It blooms in the summer,  usually June, July. 14:14.620 --> 14:17.790 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% But it can be six  to seven feet tall. 14:17.790 --> 14:19.024 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% - Wow. 14:19.024 --> 14:20.559 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Yeah, so gotta leave  some room for these. 14:20.559 --> 14:23.062 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Then there is the one that you see everywhere. 14:23.062 --> 14:26.699 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% In fact, it is brought over from Asia, 14:26.699 --> 14:29.201 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but it has naturalized in North America, 14:29.201 --> 14:33.038 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and that's the tiger lily, lilium lancifolium. 14:33.038 --> 14:36.008 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And that's a beautiful  one to have in your yard. 14:36.008 --> 14:38.377 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% It will naturalize,  it'll do very well, 14:38.377 --> 14:41.413 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% but it has smaller  flowers than these, 14:41.413 --> 14:44.717 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% but they usually hang  down and they're orange 14:44.717 --> 14:46.785 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% with little black spots on them. 14:46.785 --> 14:49.388 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% Probably people have noticed  in the landscape more, 14:49.388 --> 14:52.358 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% I mean out in nature than they have in their own yards, 14:52.358 --> 14:54.793 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but do very well and there are other colors 14:54.793 --> 14:56.462 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% they've developed for that too. 14:56.462 --> 14:59.965 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% - Before you go any further, naturalize, you used the term. 14:59.965 --> 15:01.267 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% What does that mean? 15:01.267 --> 15:03.168 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - That means that it has escaped and it has gone 15:03.168 --> 15:05.104 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% and you can see 'em in ditches 15:05.104 --> 15:09.608 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and around on nature walks in the woods. 15:09.608 --> 15:11.477 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% They like that. 15:14.546 --> 15:18.717 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Then there is the Easter lily and it has its own, 15:18.717 --> 15:21.353 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% it's longiflorum  and its hybrids. 15:21.353 --> 15:23.722 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Now we see 'em  blooming at Easter 15:23.722 --> 15:26.558 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and it's a trumpet lily  'cause it has a long stem 15:26.558 --> 15:29.595 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that looks like a  trumpet and there's lots 15:29.595 --> 15:32.164 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% of those trumpet lilies, but the Easter lily is one 15:32.164 --> 15:35.367 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% that you know you can plant it in your yard 15:35.367 --> 15:37.670 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and it will grow here and come back and bloom 15:37.670 --> 15:39.772 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% the next year in June. 15:40.639 --> 15:43.409 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% So it works really well. 15:43.409 --> 15:46.912 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Of course, of all the trumpet lilies, 15:46.912 --> 15:50.316 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the one that is most popular is called Regale. 15:50.316 --> 15:53.052 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% And it has maroon on  the back side of it 15:53.052 --> 15:56.121 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% and white on the inside and  of course it's very tall. 15:56.121 --> 15:58.324 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% It's six, seven feet tall. 15:58.324 --> 16:00.025 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% So very regal plant. 16:01.160 --> 16:02.761 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Then you've got the Oriental lilies. 16:02.761 --> 16:05.464 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% The Oriental lilies  are more sturdy 16:05.464 --> 16:07.933 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% than the Asiatic  and the trumpets. 16:07.933 --> 16:09.401 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% And they have done a cross. 16:09.401 --> 16:10.602 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% Of course, the most famous one 16:10.602 --> 16:13.706 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% of these Oriental  ones is the Stargazer. 16:13.706 --> 16:16.175 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% And you see that at the florist all the time. 16:16.175 --> 16:19.144 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% It's pink and then it has the white edges on 'em. 16:19.144 --> 16:20.379 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% Very popular. 16:21.714 --> 16:24.984 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% But they've crossed the Oriental lily with trumpet lilies 16:24.984 --> 16:26.885 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% and they call them Orienpets. 16:28.153 --> 16:29.355 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% - Orienpets. 16:29.355 --> 16:31.357 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Yes, Oriental and trumpets, so Orienpets. 16:32.725 --> 16:36.962 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% And so they are much sturdier and there's a lot 16:36.962 --> 16:39.631 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% of different colors and types of those too. 16:39.631 --> 16:43.102 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% But what do they like to do? 16:43.102 --> 16:44.803 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% Where do they like to grow? 16:44.803 --> 16:46.305 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% They like sun. 16:46.305 --> 16:47.539 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% - Full sun, right? 16:47.539 --> 16:49.775 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Like full sun, they like partly shady area. 16:50.809 --> 16:52.911 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% But they like well-drained soil, 16:52.911 --> 16:55.147 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% and they do not like wet soil. 16:55.147 --> 16:57.483 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% So if you're having problems with them 16:57.483 --> 16:59.718 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% for diseases or insects or anything, 16:59.718 --> 17:01.920 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% it may be the environment that you have them in. 17:01.920 --> 17:03.155 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% Give them room. 17:03.155 --> 17:04.656 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Don't bunch them up close together. 17:04.656 --> 17:07.359 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% Give them some space so the air can move between them 17:07.359 --> 17:09.828 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% because you don't want the botrytis, the leaf disease 17:09.828 --> 17:13.332 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that gets on them 'cause if you have that, 17:13.332 --> 17:16.201 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% you can preventively spray that the next year 17:16.201 --> 17:21.140 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% with a fungicide, but you know, environment is probably 17:21.140 --> 17:25.210 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% the best key to be having success with the lilies. 17:25.210 --> 17:27.479 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Is give them enough space, don't crowd them. 17:27.479 --> 17:29.048 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% - Space, well-drained soils. 17:29.048 --> 17:30.616 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% - And well-drained soils. 17:30.616 --> 17:32.951 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Yes, now and when you buy them like this, 17:32.951 --> 17:36.088 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% just remember that lilies are a bulb, 17:36.088 --> 17:38.791 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% but they don't have the papery covering on them 17:38.791 --> 17:42.027 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% like a normal bulb would, so that means the outside 17:42.027 --> 17:44.997 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% dries out very fast and you don't want that to dry out 17:44.997 --> 17:48.200 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% because that's part of the bulb that's gonna grow. 17:48.200 --> 17:51.637 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% So when you get these, plant them as soon as you get them 17:51.637 --> 17:53.939 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% and try to keep them moist. 17:53.939 --> 17:57.743 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% And they do reproduce by, you know, the bulbs just keep 17:57.743 --> 18:00.913 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% getting more and more on each side, but sometimes they have 18:00.913 --> 18:04.883 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% little spots on the end called imbricate bulbs 18:04.883 --> 18:07.886 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% that come on the leaves and  you can take take those off 18:07.886 --> 18:10.322 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% and they'll reproduce by that all, too. 18:10.322 --> 18:12.958 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% They're very interesting. 18:15.060 --> 18:17.463 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% There is one insect problem that they have 18:17.463 --> 18:19.665 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% and that's the red lily beetle. 18:21.200 --> 18:24.670 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% I have never seen that  here on my lilies, 18:24.670 --> 18:27.773 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% but apparently it lives  its entire life cycle 18:27.773 --> 18:31.043 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% on a lily so you're  either gonna see eggs 18:31.043 --> 18:32.311 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% or you're gonna  see the bug itself 18:32.311 --> 18:35.114 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% or you're gonna see  its nymph stages, 18:35.114 --> 18:36.849 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% but they say the best way to control it 18:36.849 --> 18:39.818 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% is with neem oil on the nymph stage. 18:39.818 --> 18:41.253 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - Nymph stage, okay. 18:41.253 --> 18:44.156 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% - You can use insecticides too, but it's pretty 18:44.156 --> 18:46.391 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% easy to control with neem oil if you want to, 18:46.391 --> 18:48.460 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% if you see them, but just inspect often. 18:48.460 --> 18:50.329 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% - But you haven't seen. 18:50.329 --> 18:51.597 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - I've never seen them here, but they say 18:51.597 --> 18:54.600 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% they're a problem, but I've never seen them. 18:54.600 --> 18:56.702 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% In fact, the only trouble that I keep havin', 18:56.702 --> 18:58.871 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% which is why I bought me some more 18:58.871 --> 19:02.908 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% is that the voles like to eat the bulbs. 19:02.908 --> 19:06.445 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So now that I've got these new lilies 19:06.445 --> 19:08.313 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% that I wanna plant in my yard, 19:08.313 --> 19:10.749 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% I'm thinking of getting a wire cage 19:10.749 --> 19:12.351 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and planting them in a wire cage 19:12.351 --> 19:14.119 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% to keep the voles. - That's how you're 19:14.119 --> 19:15.354 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% gonna deal with the voles. 19:15.354 --> 19:17.055 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - I'm gonna make a wire cage to plant them in 19:17.055 --> 19:19.091 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% so that the voles can't get to them. 19:19.091 --> 19:20.826 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Ah ha, smart, smart. - Mm hm. 19:20.826 --> 19:22.861 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - Didn't realize we had that problem with voles. 19:22.861 --> 19:24.730 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% I need to pay a little bit more attention to mine. 19:24.730 --> 19:26.098 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% All right. Okay. 19:26.098 --> 19:29.601 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% But I do like the lilies, though, and they're easy. 19:29.601 --> 19:31.203 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% - They're not difficult, no. 19:31.203 --> 19:32.471 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% Huh uh. 19:32.471 --> 19:33.872 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% I've never had any problems with 'em. 19:33.872 --> 19:35.140 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% I've just enjoyed them. 19:35.140 --> 19:37.176 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - Good deal, well, we appreciate that, Joellen. 19:37.176 --> 19:39.278 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Buy more lilies, folks. - Buy more lilies. 19:39.278 --> 19:40.479 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% - Yeah, you would enjoy that. - They're beautiful. 19:40.479 --> 19:41.380 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - They're beautiful. 19:41.380 --> 19:42.347 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Thank you again. 19:42.347 --> 19:44.149 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% Good stuff. 19:44.149 --> 19:46.818 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% [upbeat country music] 19:48.520 --> 19:49.988 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% - Here we are in the butterfly garden 19:49.988 --> 19:51.490 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% since we've trimmed it. 19:51.490 --> 19:55.694 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% And notice that all of the parsley and the oregano 19:55.694 --> 19:58.597 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% is startin' to bloom and attracting bugs. 19:58.597 --> 20:01.533 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% We've got the butterfly weed that's startin' to bloom 20:01.533 --> 20:05.237 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% and we have some Rudbeckia that's coming back 20:05.237 --> 20:07.139 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% and getting ready to bloom. 20:07.139 --> 20:09.007 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We're gonna add our annuals to all of this. 20:09.007 --> 20:11.410 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% This year, we'll be  adding some white 20:11.410 --> 20:15.380 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% and purple petunias to  attract butterflies and bees. 20:16.582 --> 20:18.784 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% As always, we're gonna be putting zinnias in 20:18.784 --> 20:20.719 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% because this is a  nice flat surface 20:20.719 --> 20:23.989 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% that butterflies like to  land on and get nectar. 20:25.390 --> 20:27.893 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% We also have lantana  like we did last year. 20:27.893 --> 20:29.628 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Butterflies love lantana. 20:32.364 --> 20:35.133 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And we have some smaller  zinnias that are kind of 20:35.133 --> 20:38.070 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% an orangy red color that  we'll use to fill in. 20:40.639 --> 20:43.942 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% And we will also be putting  our sand and water back in 20:43.942 --> 20:46.311 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% for where the butterflies  can come get a drink. 20:47.746 --> 20:49.781 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% All right, we've finished planting all the annuals 20:49.781 --> 20:52.117 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% to attract the butterflies and the bees 20:52.117 --> 20:55.887 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and when these herbs get finished blooming, 20:55.887 --> 20:57.389 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% we'll trim them back. 20:57.389 --> 21:00.058 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% [upbeat country music] 21:00.792 --> 21:02.527 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - All right, so here's our Q & A segment. 21:02.527 --> 21:03.462 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% Y'all ready for these questions? 21:03.462 --> 21:04.529 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% These are real good questions. 21:04.529 --> 21:05.364 align:left position:32.5% line:83% size:57.5% - We're ready. - Yes. 21:05.364 --> 21:06.598 align:left position:35% line:89% size:55% - You ready? 21:06.598 --> 21:07.633 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% All right. 21:07.633 --> 21:09.201 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% Here's our first viewer email. 21:09.201 --> 21:12.170 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% "How do I keep the cut  worms out of my squash? 21:12.170 --> 21:14.840 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% "It seems every year I  get the squash growing 21:14.840 --> 21:17.376 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% "only to be killed  by cut worms. 21:17.376 --> 21:19.011 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% Thanks." 21:19.011 --> 21:21.813 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% And this is from Tommy  from Chatsworth, Georgia. 21:21.813 --> 21:23.415 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% So, Mr. Tommy, guess what? 21:23.415 --> 21:26.018 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% We have our entomologist here, Dr. Hale. 21:26.018 --> 21:27.686 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% So what do you say, Dr. Hale? 21:27.686 --> 21:29.921 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% - We have cut worms whether it's Tennessee or Georgia. 21:29.921 --> 21:31.390 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% We have lots of 'em. 21:31.390 --> 21:33.792 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% The moth lays its eggs  on weeds and such. 21:33.792 --> 21:36.128 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% The little caterpillars  are nocturnal feeders. 21:36.128 --> 21:38.630 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% They hide during the  day, then they come out 21:38.630 --> 21:41.366 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% at night and clip the plant. 21:41.366 --> 21:43.602 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% So we like to, just a  simple thing you can do is 21:43.602 --> 21:48.307 align:left position:15% line:5% size:75% just get a toilet paper roll. 21:48.307 --> 21:50.309 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% You can cut that off and then wrap that 21:51.443 --> 21:53.211 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% with some aluminum foil and sort of fit that 21:53.211 --> 21:54.913 align:left position:22.5% line:89% size:67.5% around the base of it. 21:54.913 --> 21:56.982 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% If you wanna add some diatomaceous earth 21:56.982 --> 21:59.685 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% within that ring or around it, 21:59.685 --> 22:01.019 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% that irritates the insects. 22:01.019 --> 22:03.388 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% They don't like that, so that would help. 22:03.388 --> 22:05.724 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Of course, insecticides can be applied. 22:05.724 --> 22:08.260 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% Since they're active at night, you do it in late afternoon 22:08.260 --> 22:10.462 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% to the soil around the base of the plant. 22:11.763 --> 22:13.465 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% - The toilet paper roll, how about that? 22:13.465 --> 22:14.700 align:left position:32.5% line:83% size:57.5% - It's good. - Yeah, that's 22:14.700 --> 22:16.301 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% a pretty good idea. 22:16.301 --> 22:18.637 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% We gotta conserve, you know. 22:18.637 --> 22:20.339 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% [laughs] 22:20.339 --> 22:21.840 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - That is good stuff. 22:21.840 --> 22:23.942 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So there you have it, Mr. Tommy, from our bug guy. 22:23.942 --> 22:25.010 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% So how about that? 22:26.211 --> 22:27.412 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% That's good stuff. 22:27.412 --> 22:28.914 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% All right, here's our  next viewer email. 22:28.914 --> 22:31.550 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% "My old magnolia tree loses  a lot of leaves in the spring 22:31.550 --> 22:34.519 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% "and has very few flowers  during the summer. 22:34.519 --> 22:37.656 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% what does this  very old tree need?" 22:37.656 --> 22:40.959 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% And this is from Linda in  Holly Springs, Mississippi. 22:40.959 --> 22:43.695 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So yeah, it's an old  tree, so she says 22:43.695 --> 22:46.264 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% "What does this very old tree need?" 22:46.264 --> 22:47.899 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% 'cause it's losing the leaves, Joellen. 22:47.899 --> 22:49.968 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% - Well, you know, I have a question, 22:49.968 --> 22:51.236 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% a couple of questions. 22:51.236 --> 22:53.905 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% One is, you know, it's old, but are the trees 22:55.140 --> 22:56.641 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% around it old also? 22:56.641 --> 22:59.845 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% So has it gotten more shade that it hasn't had before? 22:59.845 --> 23:02.914 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% So maybe that's why it's not blooming as much. 23:02.914 --> 23:05.584 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% It is an older tree. 23:05.584 --> 23:08.687 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% Maybe it needs nutrients. 23:08.687 --> 23:13.692 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% A lot of older trees benefit from deep-root feedings, 23:15.060 --> 23:17.262 align:left position:10% line:83% size:80% so you know, but you would have to get somebody to do that 23:17.262 --> 23:19.598 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% that has the kind of equipment that you can do that. 23:19.598 --> 23:20.999 align:left position:25% line:89% size:65% - Certified arborist. 23:20.999 --> 23:23.335 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - Yes, a certified arborist would have that. 23:23.335 --> 23:25.771 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% Then, you know, just keep it as healthy 23:25.771 --> 23:29.207 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% as you possibly can because if she sees no other signs 23:29.207 --> 23:33.211 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% of decline, I mean, maybe it just is in a natural decline 23:33.211 --> 23:35.547 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% of that particular tree, but trying to make it 23:35.547 --> 23:38.617 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% as healthy as possible is probably the best bet. 23:39.818 --> 23:41.119 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - Do you wanna add to that, Dr.? 23:41.119 --> 23:42.854 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Well, southern magnolia is evergreen, 23:42.854 --> 23:45.891 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% so it's always gonna be casting off old leaves. 23:45.891 --> 23:49.261 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% So just, if they're objectionable to you, 23:49.261 --> 23:52.063 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% get a rake, rake some out. 23:52.063 --> 23:54.566 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% If you have dead branches or some die back, 23:54.566 --> 23:58.036 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% prune 'em properly and just let a little air in there 23:58.036 --> 24:00.539 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% and I think they should be fine. 24:00.539 --> 24:03.742 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% I think you're right about the sunshine and blooming. 24:03.742 --> 24:06.044 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% They might need more sunlight. 24:06.044 --> 24:08.213 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Could be too shady. - 'Cause we don't have 24:08.213 --> 24:09.714 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% a picture to see, you know, which tree it is 24:09.714 --> 24:11.416 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% 'cause it might be shaded out. 24:11.416 --> 24:12.717 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% - But it's still a wonderful tree 24:12.717 --> 24:13.718 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% whether it blooms a lot or not. 24:13.718 --> 24:15.187 align:left position:32.5% line:83% size:57.5% - That's right. - Very good. 24:15.187 --> 24:17.155 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - It's actually the state tree for Mississippi. 24:17.155 --> 24:18.690 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% Yeah, I just learned that. - So there you go. 24:18.690 --> 24:20.325 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% - All right, thank you for the question. 24:20.325 --> 24:22.027 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% Here's our next viewer email. 24:22.027 --> 24:24.663 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% "Can you please tell  me what this is?" 24:24.663 --> 24:26.498 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% And this is from Caroline. 24:26.498 --> 24:28.600 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% So I think we know  what that is. 24:28.600 --> 24:29.434 align:left position:42.5% line:89% size:47.5% - Yes. 24:29.434 --> 24:30.368 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% - What is that? 24:30.368 --> 24:33.004 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - It's lilyturf or  monkeygrass. 24:33.004 --> 24:35.106 align:left position:37.5% line:83% size:52.5% - Liriope. - Liriope. 24:35.106 --> 24:36.441 align:left position:32.5% line:89% size:57.5% - Liriope, yes. 24:36.441 --> 24:37.375 align:left position:37.5% line:89% size:52.5% - Liriope. 24:37.375 --> 24:38.977 align:left position:12.5% line:89% size:77.5% A lot of people plant liriope, 24:40.178 --> 24:41.780 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% especially if they have areas. 24:41.780 --> 24:44.516 align:left position:12.5% line:5% size:77.5% You know, I've seen it in areas that are poorly drained. 24:44.516 --> 24:46.685 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% I've seen it in areas that have bare spots, 24:46.685 --> 24:50.422 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% areas that, you know, soil is eroding, 24:50.422 --> 24:52.424 align:left position:10% line:89% size:80% so you can pretty much grow it-- 24:52.424 --> 24:54.659 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - And it does great job everywhere. 24:54.659 --> 24:57.362 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% Sometimes, some of the varieties are a little more 24:57.362 --> 24:59.397 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% aggressive and that's probably escaped somewhere 24:59.397 --> 25:01.099 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% that she didn't want it. 25:01.099 --> 25:02.934 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% But there's nothing wrong with it. 25:02.934 --> 25:05.937 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% Some people either love it or hate it. 25:05.937 --> 25:07.706 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - Yeah, I know a lot of people that hate it. 25:07.706 --> 25:10.709 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% Go ahead, Doc, anything you wanna add to that? 25:10.709 --> 25:11.776 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - Well, there's a little insect, a scale insect, 25:11.776 --> 25:13.678 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% that sometimes gets on it. 25:13.678 --> 25:15.213 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% It attaches low down on the thing, 25:15.213 --> 25:17.549 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% but I don't think it hurts it a lot. 25:17.549 --> 25:20.352 align:left position:15% line:83% size:75% Occasionally, you could apply a systemic insecticide 25:20.352 --> 25:22.821 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% to control that if you had a problem with it. 25:22.821 --> 25:26.458 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% It might cause it to look unthrifty 25:26.458 --> 25:28.326 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% and not grow in as well as it should. 25:29.828 --> 25:32.063 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% - They do have a lot of foliar diseases, too, 25:32.063 --> 25:36.835 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% but that's why the one thing about why it's called lilyturf 25:36.835 --> 25:40.372 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% monkeygrass is 'cause you cut it once a year in February 25:40.372 --> 25:43.141 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% and you get rid of it and you collect all of that 25:43.141 --> 25:45.443 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and then get rid of it and then you don't have 25:45.443 --> 25:47.646 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% those diseases still hanging around 25:47.646 --> 25:49.180 align:left position:25% line:83% size:65% to infect the plants for the next year. 25:49.180 --> 25:50.982 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% - 'Cause if you don't, they look all tattered and torn. 25:50.982 --> 25:52.651 align:left position:20% line:89% size:70% - Yeah, good sanitation. 25:52.651 --> 25:55.020 align:left position:17.5% line:83% size:72.5% You know, actually removing it from the garden. 25:55.020 --> 25:57.022 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% That's a good idea. 25:57.022 --> 25:58.557 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% - It's a good idea? 25:58.557 --> 25:59.391 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% - Yeah, I like it. 25:59.391 --> 26:00.625 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% - It's a good idea. 26:00.625 --> 26:02.594 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% All right, so there you have it Ms. Caroline. 26:02.594 --> 26:04.829 align:left position:15% line:89% size:75% It's liriope or monkeygrass. 26:04.829 --> 26:07.899 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% All right, so Joellen, Doc, we're outta time. 26:07.899 --> 26:08.733 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% It's been fun. - That was quick. 26:10.602 --> 26:12.837 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% - It's fun. - We need more questions. 26:12.837 --> 26:14.105 align:left position:30% line:89% size:60% Keep 'em comin'. 26:14.105 --> 26:14.906 align:left position:27.5% line:83% size:62.5% - Keep 'em comin'. - Keep 'em comin'. 26:14.906 --> 26:16.775 align:left position:27.5% line:89% size:62.5% - Keep 'em comin'. 26:16.775 --> 26:18.276 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% - Thanks, Chris. - Thank you. 26:18.276 --> 26:20.712 align:left position:30% line:83% size:60% Remember, we love  to hear from you. 26:20.712 --> 26:22.747 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% Send us a email or letter. 26:22.747 --> 26:26.651 align:left position:12.5% line:83% size:77.5% The email address is  questions@familyplotgarden.com 26:26.651 --> 26:29.354 align:left position:22.5% line:83% size:67.5% and the mailing  address is Family Plot, 26:29.354 --> 26:34.359 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% 7151 Cherry Farms Road,  Cordova, Tennessee 38016. 26:36.094 --> 26:40.265 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% Or you can go online to  FamilyPlotGarden.com. 26:40.265 --> 26:41.766 align:left position:27.5% line:5% size:62.5% That's all we have time for today. 26:41.766 --> 26:44.903 align:left position:17.5% line:5% size:72.5% To get more information on tomatoes, squash or lilies, 26:44.903 --> 26:47.105 align:left position:25% line:5% size:65% head on over to FamilyPlotGarden.com. 26:47.105 --> 26:49.274 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% We have links to Extension publications 26:49.274 --> 26:51.309 align:left position:10% line:5% size:80% on these topics and many others. 26:51.309 --> 26:53.845 align:left position:20% line:83% size:70% Be sure to join us next week for The Family Plot: 26:53.845 --> 26:55.347 align:left position:17.5% line:89% size:72.5% Gardening in the Mid-South. 26:55.347 --> 26:56.448 align:left position:40% line:89% size:50% Be safe. 26:56.448 --> 26:59.117 align:left position:22.5% line:5% size:67.5% [upbeat country music] 27:09.661 --> 27:11.663 align:left position:20% line:5% size:70% [acoustic guitar chords]