May 15, 2008

Reader Questions:

fallen treeQ: This red bud tree bloomed beautifully in March. I came home yesterday and found this! - Beth C.

oak apple Q: I saw these weird things hanging off a tree sapling. Can you tell me what they are? - Jennifer H
yellowneckQ: These critters were on my blueberry bushes last year. They can strip a branch clean of leaves in half a day! - Harvey F.

Garden Knowledge:

sprinklerGardeners are planting full force now. But can you legally water your new plants? The rules are slightly different from county to county and city to city. Did you know that in order to water any new plant you have to complete an online course and test? Click here to see the latest rules

Garden Calendar:

squashWalter's tips for rhododendrons and tomato health, plus it's time to plant corn, peas and other veggies (more)
Be sure to listen to Garden Basics on The Lawn and Garden Show on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. We'll open the phone lines for first time homeowners to ask their most puzzling questions.

Design Tip:

Fragrant Plants
Since we have a long growing and warm growing season, we are able to have an abundance of not only flowering but fragrant plants for many months at a time. Learn which garden plants are fragrant and during which months so that you can plant a long season of enjoyable aroma here

by Theresa Schrum




Cool Plant

Sweet Kate Spiderwort (Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate')
Hybrid of garden origin. I love spiderworts and grow several different cultivars. Sweet Kate is unique in its coloration from all others.  Learn more...

by Theresa Schrum


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