Olives – Growing from Seed

Q: I brought back a few dried olives from Israel. …

Phosphorus – Soil Testing

Q: Our garden center is no longer carrying any basic …

Tree Stump – Wait Before Planting a New Tree

Q: How long can I wait before planting a new …

Exposed Tree Roots – Cover

Q: What do you do about exposed tree roots?

A: …

June Lawn Tips

Use a “broad-leaf weed killer” to spot spray violets, wild …

June Landscape Tips

Collect the seeds from foxglove stalks. Scratch the soil around …

June Garden Tips

Like fresh tomatoes but have little space? ‘Patio’ tomatoes grow …

June Houseplant Tips

Divide an overgrown Boston fern into quarters; plant two quarters …

Rose of Sharon – Bud Drop

Q: We have a Rose of Sharon bush. Both this …

Peach – Seedling with Broken Top

Q: I’ve heard about the difficulties growing peaches but decided …

Tomato – Herbicide Damage

Q: I planted tomatoes in a raised garden. I have …

Watering – One Inch per Week

Q: I heard you on radio say that lawns need …

Trees – No Tap Roots

Driving to dinner with friends after a big storm, I …

Lawn – Carbon Sequestration

One of the big areas of study right now is …

Lawn – Watering Correctly

Your goal is for the lawn to receive enough water …

Lawn – Weed Control Basics

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Canada Green Grass Seed

Q: Recently I saw an ad for a new type …

Arum – Propagation

I just can’t figure out why a certain plant I …

Gardenia – Varieties

Q: I would appreciate it if you would advise me …

Pesticide Half-life and Mode of Action

Q: What is the half-life in soil of 2,4-D? How …