Moss – Growing

More than a few gardeners have decided to switch rather …

Drought – Planting During

Sometimes I hate following my own advice. I hate it …

Air Potato

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

Recommended Garden Books

Looking for a gift for that gardener who seems to …

Cold weather – Protecting Plants

(written in 2000)The predictions of the weather forecasters have proven …

Yellow Archangel – Control

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

Tara Dillard’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

Tara Dillard’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

I’ve always thought the …

Lichens – Description and Control

Every kid (and most adults) can remember being falsely blamed …

Native Shrubs for Damp Soil

Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas …

Trees – Fast Growing

When you need shade in your landscape, it is not …

Plants with Colorful Fall Foliage

TREES

American beech    Fagus grandifolia    Full sun -half sun
Ash    …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

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

Flowers for Damp Soil

Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas …

Lawns – Light Needed

Choosing the right grass for a lawn is initially based …

Shrub – Transplanting

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

Plants for Screening

When I was a kid, we had no need for …

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Buying Plants – Research Before Purchasing

My old friend Von Woods sent me a question a …

Plants with Colorful Fruits and Berries

TREES

Citrus Full sun
Cornelian cherry Cornus mas Full sun …

St- Augustine – Take All (Take-All, take all) Disease

I am very pleased with my St. Augustine lawn. Despite …