Moss – Growing

More than a few gardeners have decided to switch rather …

Soil – Percolation Rate

Throughout my childhood, I was awakened each morning by the …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

OK. I admit it. I have given up. I came …

Importance of Soil Temps

The following is a partial list of soil temperatures (°F) …

Shrubs – Protection in Winter

My thoughts on the various alternatives when attempting to protect …

Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis

Among the showiest and most beautiful of ornamental …

Gardening – Yields Unexpected Results

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

Lawn – Leveling Low Spots

Despite your best efforts, your lawn may have spots that …

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa
No other salad crop is grown or used …

Collards

Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Collards are a mainstay of Southern …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

Orchids have a reputation as being finicky. Far from being …

A Man and His Manure

I have had much experience with manure.

Too much, in …

Strawberry

Fragaria cv.
Growing your own Strawberries means that you can …

Caraway

Carum carvi

Gardeners like caraway for the seeds, for the …

Pepper

Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens
Peppers are …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

Holiday Plants – Care

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, your …

South Africa Garden Tour – Jan. 2010

Remember how cold it gets in Atlanta in January? Brrrrrrr!…

Watermelon

Citrullus linatus
Summertime celebrations would be incomplete without watermelons. Children …

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Many herbs, including anise, are members of the …