Air Potato

Q: I have a problem with a lovely but horribly …

Wood Chips – Myths & Facts

I believe my third grade friend Thomas Robinson told me …

St- Augustine – Take All (Take-All, take all) Disease

I am very pleased with my St. Augustine lawn. Despite …

Shrubs – Protection in Winter

My thoughts on the various alternatives when attempting to protect …

Wisteria – Control

Its flowers are gorgeous but the nature of a wisteria …

Theresa Schrum’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

Theresa Schrum’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

I currently tell people …

Lawn – Fall Chores

For the first several months of new fatherhood I frequently …

Banana – Overwintering

Given a mild winter and a sheltered location banana trees …

Lichen Quiz

PETER RABBIT? Here is a quick trivia question: What do …

Rain Barrel – Homemade #1

Dru C. Contributes this:

Because of the severe drought in …

Timing Spring Pre-emergent Herbicide Application on Lawn

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

Fruits – Freeze Protection

When cold temepratures are predicted after a week of warm …

Sage

Salvia officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners …

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Named for the city in Belgium …

Ficus

Q: I just moved my ficus to a bigger pot …

Citrus – Cold-hardy

I am frequently asked if there is any citrus plant …

Savory

Satureja hortensis, Satureja Montana

taken from The Georgia Fruit and …

Squash

Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta
Squashes are …

Carrot

Daucus carota var. sativas
These vegetables with their bright orange …