Pecan – Choosing, Planting, Maintaining

Carya illinoensis
The Pecan is a member of the Walnut …

Blackberry

Rubus cv.
Blackberries and raspberries are very similar. They are …

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a cool-climate perennial plant that is …

Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Tomato – Early Blight

Most tomato gardeners have seen the symptoms: lower leaves turn …

Banana

Musa spp.
Even though it is considered a tropical plant, …

Tomato

Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Tomatoes are unquestionably the most popular garden vegetables …

Raspberry

Rubus cv.
Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in …

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners …

Trees – Planting Correctly

It is said that when you plant a tree you …

Dogs – Landscaping for

If you have a dog or dogs, you know the …

Labels – Read Before Buying

Some people collect stamps. Others accumulate coins. I collect garden …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

Tools (Gifts) – Recommended by Gardeners

A couple of weeks ago I listed several garden tools …

Termites – Spread Through Louisiana Mulch

The panicky emails about the potential spread of Formosan termites …

SOD Update from Dr. Woodward

from Dr Jean Williams-Woodward
April 9, 2004

By now most …

Cicada Killer Wasp – Identify and Admire

Reading about something with “wasp” and “killer” in its name …

Stone Mulch – Bad for Trees

Norm Mittleider, owner of The Art of Pruning (770-407-1511) read …

Millipede – Control

Spring rains often bring creatures which are not seen at …

Tree – Covering Exposed Roots

D.S. recently sent me a question I have heard over …