Lawn Fertilizer – Choosing

My son came home the other day complaining about his …

University of Georgia Soil Test Handbook

If you want to get behind the science of how …

Landscapes – Evaluating Scientific Claims

One of the most ill-informed decisions of my life was …

Lawn – Watering Correctly During A Drought

Plants must have water to survive. Water in a plant …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

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

Landscaping Maintenance – Summer

FEED FLOWERS Summer annual flowers are go-for-broke types of plants. …

Soil Testing – Why

Once upon a time, farmers tested their soil by tasting …

Lawn – Leveling Low Spots

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

Non-Blooming Plants

Figuring out why a plant doesn’t bloom, or why one …

Fertilizer – How to Buy

I recently saw a description of a fertilizer in a …

Lawn – Dog Urine Spots

Q: I have two female dogs which immediately head for …

Plants – Failure to Bloom

Few things are as frustrating as having a plant that …

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Tree – Transplanting

A couple of weeks ago I detailed Dr. Tim Smalley’s …

Wood Chips – Myths & Facts

I believe my third grade friend Thomas Robinson told me …

Lawn – Basic Maintenance

The sweet young couple seated in front of me at …

Jackman clematis

Clematis jackmanii

Big, bold, beautiful and deep purple, this summer …

Lawn – Beer for Fertilizer

One of the most ill-informed decisions of my life was …

Moss – Growing

More than a few gardeners have decided to switch rather …

Lawn – Fall Chores

For the first several months of new fatherhood I frequently …