Importance of Soil Temps

The following is a partial list of soil temperatures (°F) …

Shrub Propagation – Soil Layering

Summer is a great time to propagate favorite shrubs by …

Weather – Effect on Plants

Shannon Pable had a look of concern on her face …

Bog – Building

It has gotten harder and harder to impress my son. …

Gardeners Play With pH

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the importance …

Protecting Plants from a Spring Cold Snap

Georgia is famous for spells of warm weather in early …

Sod – Installed in Fall or Winter

In the Southeastern United States, horticulturists routinely recommend transplanting trees …

Take-all Patch – Control with Manganese

Take-all patch has become a problem for St. Augustinegrass, zoysiagrass …

Shrubs – No Flowers

I visited the proud parents of a new baby last …

Jackman clematis

Clematis jackmanii

Big, bold, beautiful and deep purple, this summer …

Mysterious Clay Particles Conclusion

I LOVE IT when science and personal observation prevail!

Initially …

Lawn – Watering Correctly During A Drought

Plants must have water to survive. Water in a plant …

Sod – Watering New

The best time to water a lawn is in the …

Shrubs – Protection in Winter

My thoughts on the various alternatives when attempting to protect …

Gourds

Lagenaria, Curcurbita, or Luffa spp.

Gourds are perhaps the first …

Mysterious Clay Particles Dropping on Deck – Reader Theories

Reader theories on the origin of clay particles from the …

Drought – Watering Flowers

Plants must have water to survive. Water in a plant …

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Banana – Overwintering

Given a mild winter and a sheltered location banana trees …

Moss – Growing

More than a few gardeners have decided to switch rather …