Mowing Liriope in Spring

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

Storing Pesticides and Tools

Walter’s Garden Joke of the Day: How are my garden …

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 …

Boxwood – Varieties

In the nursery trade there are basically two species of …

Persimmon

Diospyros spp.
Persimmons can be grown throughout the Southeast. Opossums …

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

taken from
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cabbage is a cole crop, a …

How to Mass Propagate Shrubs from Cuttings

June is the perfect time to propagate shrubs. Whether it’s …

Holly – Pollination

I spoke at a training meeting for nursery personnel recently …

Citrus

Citrus spp.
With selection of the more cold-hardy varieties, Citrus …

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop is a large perennial plant, a …

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
A member of the mustard family, …

How to Make a PVC Plant Light Stand

My neighbor Lisa called me after reading an article I’d …