Galls

S.N. recently described for me a strange sight: “For the …

Pond – Winter care

Q: I have two small fish ponds that are connected. …

Compost – Why We Do it

“My whole life has been spent waiting for an epiphany, …

Lawn – Choices Before You Plant

I was once asked by a writer for Publisher’s Weekly …

Landscape – Choosing Healthy Plants

I’ve mentioned before all the advantages of planting in fall: …

CD’s Yield 3.5% – Plants Yield 400%

My mother explained it to me carefully: I should give …

Wood Chips – Myths & Facts

I believe my third grade friend Thomas Robinson told me …

Lawn – Basic Maintenance

The sweet young couple seated in front of me at …

Landscape – Effects of Wet Weather

In my line of work, few things give me more …

Why I Weed By Hand

(written in 1993)

Those warm days around the first of …

Protecting Plants from a Spring Cold Snap

Georgia is famous for spells of warm weather in early …

Lawn – Fall Chores

For the first several months of new fatherhood I frequently …

Landscape – Fall Planting

A couple of weeks ago I described how to plant …

Mulch Myths

One day he’ll finally crack. My across-the-street neighbor, Carl, has …

Timing Spring Pre-emergent Herbicide Application on Lawn

Bob K. wrote me recently to ask about controlling crabgrass. …

Landscaping – Late Summer Jobs

One of the advantages of doing a vocation and avocation …

Gardening – Yields Unexpected Results

My friend Vickey C. once gave me a few plants …

Lawns – Diagnosing Dead Grass

I regularly drive by a church that has a nice …

Plants – Failure to Bloom

Few things are as frustrating as having a plant that …

Starting Plants from Seed

Starting seed indoors is a great way to save money …