Lawn Fertilizer – Using Beer

Q: A friend told me about a trick he uses …

Pet Droppings – Composting

Q: Is there anything I can do with dog poop? …

Gasoline Spill- Lawn Care

Q: When backing out of the garage, I accidentally ran …

Climbing Fig – Sudden Growth Spurt

Q: Four years ago I bought two small containers of …

Equisetum

Q: I have been given a plant that I think …

Earwig – Identification

Q: I have seen this strange bug all my life …

Japanese Maple- Color Loss

Q: I have a ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple in a container …

Roses – Alfalfa Tea

Q: Someone told me alfalfa tea was good for roses, …

Composting – Fruit Flies

Q: I am a recent convert to composting. I began …

Rose (Tree Form, Standard) – Pruning

Q: I have two lovely rose trees in pots that …

Bougainvillea’s- Blooming

Q: I purchased two one-gallon bougainvillea’s in late April in …

Ceramic Pots – Need to Waterproof?

Q: We recently purchased ten very large ceramic pots. We …

Zoysia – Planting Sod

Kill all weeds by spraying the area with a non-selective …

Vegetables – Shade Tolerance

Q: Are there any shade-tolerant vegetables?

A: The “leafy” vegetables …

Outdoor Plants – Double-potting

Q: I recently purchased two dwarf-looking little shrubs with a …

Japanese Maple – Planting in Container

Q: I have a copper planter that I want to …

Centipede – Plant Seed

Centipedegrass seed is usually planted in May or June. If …

Sweet Peas – When To Plant

Q: is the best time to plant sweet peas? Would …

Pantry Pests – Drugstore Beetles

Q: I have tiny brown beetles everywhere in my pantry! …

Centipede – Planting Sod

Centipedegrass sod is usually planted in May or June. If …