Thor the Chow Chow at 1 year oldâThor is friendly, a lover, sketchy at first but a sweetheart and more like a teddy bear.. Thor the Chow Chow at 1 year old on the bed wearing a white hat. This is a rough-haired Chow Chow and a smooth-haired Chow Chow. Photo courtesy of van Juttersburch Chow Chows Smooth and Rough. King the Chow Chow at 3 years old going for a ride in the car.
Root rot is caused by fungi that live in the soil. Typically, these rots attack geranium stems at or near the soil level. Plant foliage turns yellow, wilts, and dies. Root systems rot, causing the geraniums to topple over. Remove and discard infected plants, or cut away affected plant parts with a clean, sharp knife or razor blade.
Use a pair of hand clippers to cut the foliage back to the base of the geranium, leaving any fresh green growth in place. Prune perennial geraniums 2 or 3 inches above soil level after it dies back, which can occur anywhere from late summer to early winter, depending on your climate and variety.