Help your garden survive summertime pests

You are receiving this email because you asked to be sent information form PlantersPlace.com. If you wish to unsubscribe, please follow the instructions found at the bottom of this email.   Pest problems, no more!   You have been working hard on your garden, so we know you aren't happy when pests begin to appear midsummer. This newsletter has you covered. From treating a whitefly invasion to killing aphids without chemicals, here are some tips to help your garden survive whatever that comes its way!   “Spring Has Sprung” photo contest winners   Congratulations to the 2016 Spring Has Sprung Photo Contest winners! We had nearly 700 submissions. The winning photos are featured above, but you can check out all the great submissions at The Photo Gallery. We couldn’t just settle for 15 (see newsletter's cover photo), so we ended up with 26 winners! Congrats to Caroline7271, CatherineAM, GardenGlow, Geminiroze, Ghentjr, GoodMoodGardener, Growergirl, Gunhilda, Jenlcopus, Jildo, Joycea98, Kaydekay, Kayt18, Krissifitz, Lawrie, Maidenfaerie, Mginky, Mjaeger, Mmassar, Paistgarden, SCgardener, Sharonjohns, TheCitrusGuy, and Vistailey. Special congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner, HappyG. Thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for our next photo contest!   What to do when whiteflies are out of control   “I’m often envious of gardeners living in temperate climates because they can grow practically anything and enjoy a much longer growing season. But it’s a tradeoff. With the milder weather there are also more potential pests.” Read more from Amy Grisak about how to treat whitefly infection.   Birds as pest control in the rose garden   "Ah, Summer!  It's such a busy time of year.  We rosarians are well aware of the fact that our gardening is never finished; it is always evolving, always a work in progress."  Read more from Marci Martin on how to naturally protect your garden with birds!   Kill aphids without chemicals Watch this video to see Master Gardener, Marianne Binetti, kill aphids with just two fingers! It’s not too late to plant with Osmocote Plant Food! Purchase Osmocote at Ace, Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, and Walmart, as well as many fine independent garden centers.   Stumped by a gardening problem? Ask an Expert Master Gardener, Marianne Binetti, at PlantersPlace.com! © 2016 Bloomington Brands, LLC. World Rights Reserved. Advice and comments that appear on PlantersPlace.com are offered as a free service to enhance the knowledge of passionate gardeners. PlantersPlace.com is not responsible for the consequences of an individual gardener's decision to implement any of the ideas and suggestions that appear on this site.   Follow us online: This email nourished by: