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Healthy houseplants are the best defense against pests. Instead of relying on harsh chemicals, focus on prevention through proper watering, balanced fertilizing, good airflow, and regular inspection. When issues arise, use gentle organic solutions like insecticidal soap, neem oil, horticultural oils, or beneficial insects to work with nature—not against it—creating stronger, more resilient plants and fewer pest problems long-term.

This blog highlights thoughtful, garden-inspired Mother’s Day gifts available at Milmont Greenhouses, from hanging baskets and rose bushes to custom planters and herbs. It encourages shoppers to choose lasting plants over cut flowers and invites families to spend time together picking out blooms, celebrating both Mom and the joy of spring!

Tips on what to plant for the fall in Virginia

The African Violet has become popular because of its ease of culture, continuous flowering habit and blossom forms, range of colors, and leaf patterns. If there is any magic formula for culture, it is a faithfully followed program of care. Watering, fertilizing, and repotting must be done regularly and faithfully for beautiful flowering plants year around. "Hit-or-miss" attention will give only mediocre results.