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 …

Mushrooms in Lawn – Fairy Ring – Dark Green Rings in Lawn

Rain in summer is appreciated but some folks receive unexpected …

Tree – Transplanting

A couple of weeks ago I detailed Dr. Tim Smalley’s …

Pressure-treated Wood – Safety

Pressure-treated lumber (sold prior to 2004) has come under fire …

Brown Patch – Diagnosing

You have brown patches of dead grass in your lawn. …

Weather – Effect on Plants

Shannon Pable had a look of concern on her face …

Garden Phrases – Misunderstood

I was reading late at night recently when I came …

Lawn – Soil Preparation

There are three distinct aspects of turfgrass establishment. The first, …

Jackman clematis

Clematis jackmanii

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

What to Do After the Easter 2007 Freeze

An extremely warm March in 2007 was followed by a …

Soil Temperatures – When to Apply Pre-emergent in Spring

Summer weeds, like crabgrass, must have several consecutive days of …

Gourds

Lagenaria, Curcurbita, or Luffa spp.

Gourds are perhaps the first …

Garden Books – Recommended

I owe many things to my Aunt Elizabeth…. but the …