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, …

Hibiscus – Identification

Each year I receive several questions  regarding hibiscus. Tropical hibiscus …

Blackberry

Rubus cv.
Blackberries and raspberries are very similar. They are …

Cilantro/Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Kale

Brassica oleracea
Kale is a cool-season cooking green used similarly …

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Because of their need for long, …

Hydrangeas – Pruning Late

Even though July is the preferred month to prune bigleaf …

Raspberry – Growing

I hate to brag …. but I did something last …

Fennel, Finocchio

Foeniculum vulgare
Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

taken from The Georgia …

Radish

Raphanus sativus
Radishes are fast-growing, cool-weather vegetables. They grow any …