SOD Update from Dr. Woodward

from Dr Jean Williams-Woodward
April 9, 2004

By now most …

Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

Wildlife – Attracting

Rick Hindman recently sent me an e-mail requesting information on …

The Science Behind Fall Leaf Color

Great information from the US Forestry Service!

The Science Behind …

Grub Control – Poor Results in Spring

We do a lot of dirt digging in spring and …

Tree – Covering Exposed Roots

D.S. recently sent me a question I have heard over …

Cicada – Emerging from Shell

You’ve probably seen their shells stuck to pine tree bark…..and …

Dogs – Landscaping for

If you have a dog or dogs, you know the …

Large Flies – In house in Spring

Radio listeners think it is remarkable when I can answer …

Tree Planting – Use Phosphorus Fertilizer

One of the great gifts of gardening in the South …

Wildlife – Attracting with Good Habitat

Last week I listed food plants that attract wildlife to …

Trees – Planting Correctly

It is said that when you plant a tree you …

Chlordane – Gardening Nearby

For many years, homes were treated with chlordane to kill …

Fire Ant – Control in Lawn

Fire ants can be a real problem in home lawns. …

Basic Tools for Beginning Gardeners

Here is my list of basic tools for beginning gardeners. …

Flea – General Control

Great fleas have little fleas
Upon their backs to bite …

Pesticide Toxicity to Earthworms

by Daryl Pulis, Mrs. Green Thumb

Once called the “intestines …

Ground bee identification

One of the benefits of experience is knowing when something …

Foliar Fertilization – Pro’s and Con’s

When and How to Use Foliar Fertilizers
Carl Rosen and …

White Grub – Control in Lawns

It’s common to find one or two “C-shaped” white grubs …