Rain Barrels – Using

With summer temperatures in the nineties, creative gardeners think seriously …

Banana – Overwintering

Given a mild winter and a sheltered location banana trees …

Soil Temperature – Monitoring

My son and I had just arrived the first day …

Lawn – Aeration

Anyone who has wielded a shovel in Atlanta knows that …

What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2

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

Frost – Predicting First

Predicting the date of the first frost is tricky. And …

Sod – Installed in Fall or Winter

In the Southeastern United States, horticulturists routinely recommend transplanting trees …

Landscape – Choosing Healthy Plants

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

Cold weather – Protecting Plants

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

Lawns – Light Needed

Choosing the right grass for a lawn is initially based …

Landscape – Fall Planting

A couple of weeks ago I described how to plant …

Planting zones- Explanation

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

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Plants – Failure to Bloom

Few things are as frustrating as having a plant that …

Compost – Why We Do it

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

Lawn – Fall Chores

For the first several months of new fatherhood I frequently …

Tree – Transplanting

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

Theresa Schrum’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

Theresa Schrum’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

I currently tell people …

Timing Spring Pre-emergent Herbicide Application on Lawn

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

Weather – Effect on Plants

Shannon Pable had a look of concern on her face …