South Africa – Animals

South Africa, of course, is known for the wide variety …

South Africa 2010 – Odd Things

While on my trip to South Africa in January 2010 …

Holly – Pollination

I spoke at a training meeting for nursery personnel recently …

Hydrangea ‘Lady in Red’

Few shrubs have caused the excitement engendered by ‘Lady in …

Hydrangeas – Pruning Late

Even though July is the preferred month to prune bigleaf …

Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

We all know that life depends on chemistry. We may …

Crapemyrtle – Pruned Poorly – Pictures

A poorly-pruned crapemyrtle is one where the top has been …

There is Power in the Mud!

My garden friend Ed emailed me with what he thought …

Rose – Carefree Varieties

My favorite breakfast cereal has been “improved” once again. Now …

Oakleaf Hydrangea – Wilt

Armillaria root rot is common in landscape plantings of oakleaf …

Daphne – Special Soil

The smell from the daphne shrubs growing near my front …

Crapemyrtle Pruning – Shannon Pable’s Comments

“Here’s how I look at it:

“For pollarding, you cut …

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A reader recently asked me. “Do you know where I …

You Know You’re a Georgian If….

1. You can properly pronounce Chickamauga, DeKalb, Dahlonega, Senoia, Buena …

Azaleas – Late Spring/Early Summer Pruning

If your azalea has been growing in a spot for …

Bamboo – Recommended Clumping Types

A reader recently asked me “Is there a recommended clumping …

Boxwood – Warts on Stem

Not long ago I discussed the symptoms of boxwood leaf …

Crapemyrtle – Pruned Correctly – Pictures

In my view, a well-pruned crapemyrtle has architectural form and …

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As far as I’m concerned, it’s magic.

For years, I …

Correct Crapemyrtle Pruning – Art Morris’ Comments

I think we all agree that the preferable treatment for …