Wisteria – No Blooms

Q: I have a 3-5 year old wisteria that has …

Mulch Myths

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

Cold weather – Protecting Plants

(written in 2000)The predictions of the weather forecasters have proven …

Brown Patch – Diagnosing

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

Shrub Propagation – Soil Layering

Summer is a great time to propagate favorite shrubs by …

Jackman clematis

Clematis jackmanii

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

Soil – Percolation Rate

Throughout my childhood, I was awakened each morning by the …

Planting zones- Explanation

I was following a slow-moving compact car on a suburban …

Lawn – Aeration

Anyone who has wielded a shovel in Atlanta knows that …

Chamberbitter (Mimosa Weed) – Identification and Control

Chamberbitter ( mimosa weed, niuri, Phyllanthus urinaria) is a …

Viburnum – Pollination

Although hollies are better-known for their berries, viburnum shrubs can …

Gourds

Lagenaria, Curcurbita, or Luffa spp.

Gourds are perhaps the first …

Gardening – Yields Unexpected Results

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

Irrigation Systems – Maintenance

Summer’s hot, dry weather can force many Atlanta irrigation systems …

Thermal Blue – Installation Photos

It’s not often that we get to see the process …

Buying Plants – Research Before Purchasing

My old friend Von Woods sent me a question a …

Allamanda

Q. I bought a vine with big, glossy leaves and …

Storing Pesticides and Tools

Walter’s Garden Joke of the Day: How are my garden …

Compost – Why We Do it

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

What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2

This article on cold damage was originally written in March, …