My 2011 Cicada research

When a new baby was introduced into my rural Georgia …

The Science Behind Fall Leaf Color

Great information from the US Forestry Service!

The Science Behind …

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 …

Tree – Covering Exposed Roots

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

Grub Control – Poor Results in Spring

We do a lot of dirt digging in spring and …

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 …

Tree Planting – Use Phosphorus Fertilizer

One of the great gifts of gardening in the South …

Large Flies – In house in Spring

Radio listeners think it is remarkable when I can answer …

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. …

Fipronil – Effect on Native Ants

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

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 …