Mowing Liriope in Spring

Cold weather can leave liriope (commonly called monkey grass) in …

Pressure-treated Wood – Safety

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

Wood Chips – Myths & Facts

I believe my third grade friend Thomas Robinson told me …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

OK. I admit it. I have given up. I came …

Soil Temperatures – When to Apply Pre-emergent in Spring

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

Disease Control – Fungicides

A friend of mine recently told me about his drugstore …

Moss – Growing

More than a few gardeners have decided to switch rather …

Pollination – In Your Garden

One of the most delightfully informative garden books I’ve ever …

What to Expect After an Unexpected Freeze #1

An extremely warm March in 2007 was followed by a …

Lawn – Leveling Low Spots

Despite your best efforts, your lawn may have spots that …

Importance of Soil Temps

The following is a partial list of soil temperatures (°F) …

Galls

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

Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis

Among the showiest and most beautiful of ornamental …

Powdery Mildew – Control

Powdery mildew is a common disease of summer. It begins …

Rain Barrel – Homemade #1

Dru C. Contributes this:

Because of the severe drought in …

Lawns – Light Needed

Choosing the right grass for a lawn is initially based …

Invasive Plants – Cautions About Mimosa

Several plants that were once considered ornamental have escaped and …

Garden Phrases – Misunderstood

I was reading late at night recently when I came …

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Landscape – Effects of Wet Weather

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