Tools (Gifts) – Recommended by Gardeners

A couple of weeks ago I listed several garden tools …

De-Icers – Damage to Plants

When ice and snow pile up it’s not unusual to …

Camellia/Azalea/Rhododendron/Blueberry – Cranberry Rootworm

When a gardening friend first described the damage to her …

Osage Orange – Uses

Garden friend D.G. has had much more experience with osage …

Insects – On Patio Plants

Porch and patio plants can carry aphids and spider mites …

My 2011 Cicada research

When a new baby was introduced into my rural Georgia …

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 …

Fipronil – Effect on Native Ants

In solving garden problems, I am often reminded that applying …

Mosquito Control – Walter’s Thoughts

Summer rains can cause a population explosion of mosquitoes! Two …

Squash Vine Borer

It’s not the “heartbreak of psoriasis” but it’s close…..the heartbreak …

Crayfish (Crawfish) – Control

There are about 100 species of crayfish in North America. …

Cherry – Bleeding

Ah, what a beautiful thing is the marriage of intelligent …

Dogwood – Diseases

Nothing can panic a homeowner like the threat of disease …

Eucalyptus – Success Stories

When I replied to a newspaper reader about his chances …

Magnolia – Care

Magnolias are fast growing trees and grow well in Georgia …

Planting Winter Annuals in Drought

It’s daunting to consider planting winter annuals like pansies and …

Rose – Buying and Planting

THE RIGHT SITE Roses require a minimum of six hours …