A NOTE TO ALL WITHOUT BUGS...

Outdoor plants need more foliar care than indoor.

Washing your plants with baby shampoo;

a) dries on bugs. When dry, the bugs will no longer be able to breath. They suffocate.

b) washed away dirt, dust and pollen that clog the plants surfaces. This is particularly beneficial to the underside of the leaves where the flaps are that the leaf uses to expel waste and vapor.

c) is completely environmentally friendly.

Do not expect this to be a one time cure. After rain or several msity mornings, be on the alert once again.

Every two weeks, this can be done to prevent insect damage and to keep the leaf surfaces clean. Just make sure the leaves are sprayed with clear water first, to remove any previous residue.

It will also make the leaves nice and shiny.

Even those with no bug problems can benefit

HAPPY GIVING YOUR PLANTS A SHAMPOO