Leyland Cypress – Limited Lifespan/Drought Damage

Nothing lives forever. Whether plant or animal, living things seem …

Hydrangea Summer Pruning – Step by Step

The recent summer rains filled the leaves and roots of …

Watermelon and Squash – Do Not Cross-pollinate

Q: I think I have a watermelon/squash hybrid in my …

Raised Bed – Filling With Bagged Products

Q: I’ve built my raised beds but I don’t have …

No Cuba Trip – Oct 2016

June 27, 2016

After much thought, I have decided to …

Pollen Analysis – From Honey

Q: I am interested in matching pollen granules that my …

Boxwood Blight – Not This

Q: Is this boxwood blight?
A: My plant pathology friend …

Blossom End Rot – On Tomato and Pepper

Q: What causes young tomatoes to get a black bottom …

Deer Fly – Control

Few biting insects are as painful as deer flies. They …

Leyland Cypress – Removing Top

Q: I have rows of large (30-40 ft tall) Leyland …

Elm – Bleeding

Q: My elm tree is bleeding. The top is sappy …

Lichens – On Sports Netting

Q: I’m a softball coach at Georgia State University. Our …

Carolina Jessamine – No Flowers

Q: I have had a Carolina jessamine for four years. …

Hydrangea – Unexpected Green Flowers

Q: What is going on with my hydrangeas? Some are …

Plant Labels – Making Big Ones

Q: Can you suggest a source for large plant markers, …

Virginia Creeper – Dermatitis (Skin Rash)

Q: I pulled a bunch of Virginia creeper off of …

France and Italy Trip 2016 – Pictures

Oh, what a time we had!! A lively and entertaining …

France and Italy Trip 2016 – Odd Things

Some things are interesting and some things just make me …

France and Italy Trip 2016 – Plants

This was a garden trip, right? We saw lots of …

France and Italy Trip 2016 – Food

I finally got tired of taking pictures of our meals…..once …