Lichen Quiz

PETER RABBIT? Here is a quick trivia question: What do …

Tree – Transplanting

A couple of weeks ago I detailed Dr. Tim Smalley’s …

Animal-named Plants

A readers recently posed an unusual question: “I am preparing …

Plants with Colorful Fall Foliage

TREES

American beech    Fagus grandifolia    Full sun -half sun
Ash    …

Gold Medal Plant Summary 1994 – 2016

The Gold Medal Plant Committee is a non-profit organization comprised …

Lists of Native Plants For Georgia

Although not every native plant is drought-tolerant or carefree, their …

Plants That Move

I was recently asked by a writer for a list …

Lichens – Description and Control

Every kid (and most adults) can remember being falsely blamed …

Native Shrubs for Damp Soil

Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas …

UGA Flower, Tree and Shrub Publications

The following publications about ornamentals are available online from the …

Poison Ivy – Pictures and Mimics

Poison ivy can easily be mistaken for other flora outdoors.…

Landscaping – Late Summer Jobs

One of the advantages of doing a vocation and avocation …

Pollination – Further Explorations

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the “Pollinator-Friendly” …

Landscapes – Evaluating Scientific Claims

One of the most ill-informed decisions of my life was …

Pampas Grass

Pampas grass is striking in fall with its showy white …

Landscape – Drainage Problems

There are a number of indicators which may help you …

Trees – Fast Growing

When you need shade in your landscape, it is not …

Wisteria – Control

Its flowers are gorgeous but the nature of a wisteria …

Pond – Low Oxygen Levels

High temperatures can wreak havoc in fish ponds warns George …

Flowers for Damp Soil

Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas …