Ruellia (Mexican Petunia) – Invasive?

Q: I’m considering planting Mexican petunia by my mailbox. However, …

Sweetgum – Albino

Q: I found this plant is growing in a heavily …

Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum) – Identification

Q: I have always called this vine a Guardian Angel …

Mowing Heights for Lawns

Mow your lawn when the actual grass height exceeds the …

No Mow Grass

Q: We hate to mow our lawn and were wondering …

Light – Measuring

Q: In my work as a landscape designer, I’m challenged …

Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans – No Beans

Q: We planted Kentucky Wonder pole beans in April. They …

Yucca Plants – Seeding

Q: I have several yucca plants that have finished blooming …

Willow Oak – Replacing

Q: I just removed an old willow oak from the …

Marlberry (Ardisia) – Growing

Q: I am trying to find a local source for …

Black Nightshade – Poisonous?

Q: My toddler ate a berry from this plant. Is …

Emerald Zoysia – Shade Tolerance

Q: I had Emerald zoysia installed in the spring, with …

Camellia (and other shrubs) – Propagating Step by Step

This is my step-by-step process of propagating camellia cuttings. The …

Lily of the Valley – Invasive?

Q: I got some Lily of the Valley plants from …

Hardy Amaryllis – Basics

Q: Are you familiar with hardy amaryllis? My daughter and …

Anise – Spice and Shrub

Q: What is the difference between anise spice and anise …

Shade Tolerance – Flowers

Q: I’m creating a landscape/flower bed that will be under …

Eco-friendly Lawn – Plants and Grass

Q: I want to convert our backyard to a more …

Zoysia – Not shade tolerant

Q: I am considering establishing a grass other than fescue, …

Exposed Tree Roots – Cover

Q: What do you do about exposed tree roots?

A: …