A Miniature Conifer Container Garden: Beauty Without Blooms!
By Larry Hodgson Gardeners are often so focused on flowers that we sometimes forget there are other plants of interestContinue Reading
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Trees and Shrubs That Sucker
By Larry Hodgson Most trees produce only a single trunk over their entire life. The average shrub, too, produces allContinue Reading
Cold Climate Woes: Dieback on a Smoketree
By Larry Hodgson Question: I don’t know how to take care of my smoke tree. What I find on the InternetContinue Reading
Which Vegetables Self-Pollinate?
Par Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve been told that tomatoes self-pollinate and don’t need bees to pollinate their flowers. What other vegetablesContinue Reading
Vegetables on Your Balcony? It’s in the Bag!
You don’t need a pot to start a vegetable garden on your balcony or terrace. You can grow vegetables andContinue Reading
What Does Bolting Mean?
By Larry Hodgson Bolting, also called going to seed, is one of those arcane horticultural terms that throws beginning gardeners.Continue Reading
Fruit Trees and Plants: Patience Needed
By Larry Hodgson Question: Three years ago, we planted two apple trees: a ‘Macintosh’ and a ‘Gala’. Much to our disappointment,Continue Reading
Which Lettuce is the Best Choice for Laidback Gardeners?
By Larry Hodgson Most home gardeners know that head lettuce (Lactuca sativa capitata) is hard to grow well (true enough!), so theyContinue Reading
Garden Hangouts and Hideaways for Kids
Pry the kids away from their screens and create a special outdoor space just for them! Everyone needs a spaceContinue Reading
What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading