Mowing Liriope in Spring

Cold weather can leave liriope (commonly called monkey grass) in …

Freeze Damage – Identifying

The damage from cold weather sometimes doesn’t show up for …

Yellow Archangel – Control

I believe I am finally rid of the infernal archangel. …

Smilax ID and Control

It has wicked thorns, it laughs at herbicides and it …

Lichens – Description and Control

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

Gold Medal Plant Summary 1994 – 2016

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

Plants for Septic Fields

With the tremendous growth Atlanta has experienced comes hundreds of …

Plants with Colorful Fall Foliage

TREES

American beech    Fagus grandifolia    Full sun -half sun
Ash    …

Shrub – Transplanting

Back in 2001, we threw a big party to celebrate …

Lists of Native Plants For Georgia

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

Shrub Propagation – Soil Layering

Summer is a great time to propagate favorite shrubs by …

Mulch Myths

One day he’ll finally crack. My across-the-street neighbor, Carl, has …

What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2

This article on cold damage was originally written in March, …

Gardening – Yields Unexpected Results

My friend Vickey C. once gave me a few plants …

Landscape – Choosing Healthy Plants

I’ve mentioned before all the advantages of planting in fall: …

Secrets for Beginner Gardeners

Warm weather the last couple of weekends really brought out …

Azalea – Growing, Pests and Propagating

Few plants are as beautiful and as varied as the …

Azalea vs Rhododendron – Different Stamens

According to David C. Zlesak at the University of Minnesota:…

Azalea Pruning and Lace Bugs

Azalea blooms are only a memory in June but there …

Azalea – Planting Properly

In high dudgeon, Dave Hudak wrote me recently:

“Last year …