Why I Weed By Hand

(written in 1993)

Those warm days around the first of …

Gourds

Lagenaria, Curcurbita, or Luffa spp.

Gourds are perhaps the first …

Soil – Percolation Rate

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

Shrub – Transplanting

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

Allamanda

Q. I bought a vine with big, glossy leaves and …

Pollination – In Your Garden

One of the most delightfully informative garden books I’ve ever …

Shrubs – No Flowers

I visited the proud parents of a new baby last …

Mowing Liriope in Spring

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

Viburnum – Distinguishing Snowball-type

As if gardeners didn’t have enough confusion sorting out plants …

Air Potato

Q: I have a problem with a lovely but horribly …

Gardeners Play With pH

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the importance …

Viburnum – Pollination

Although hollies are better-known for their berries, viburnum shrubs can …

What to Do After the Easter 2007 Freeze

An extremely warm March in 2007 was followed by a …

Buying Plants – Research Before Purchasing

My old friend Von Woods sent me a question a …

Yellow Archangel – Control

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

Drought – Watering Flowers

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

What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2

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

Wisteria – Control

Its flowers are gorgeous but the nature of a wisteria …

Garden Books – Recommended

I owe many things to my Aunt Elizabeth…. but the …

Invasive Plants – Cautions About Mimosa

Several plants that were once considered ornamental have escaped and …