Help! Ants are Destroying My Lawn!
Maybe they are, but maybe they aren’t. There are all sorts of ants, some that do great damage to lawnsContinue Reading
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Bringing Orchids Back Indoors After a Holiday in the Garden!
Once children have returned to school, it’s time to bring orchids back inside. This important task requires vigilance and certainContinue Reading
The Long Journey of Flower Bulbs
Flower bulbs are arriving in stores these days: tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many others. Every good gardener knows that theyContinue Reading
The Mirage of River Rock
I have to admit something: I hate river rock in landscaping! I say this knowing that many of you haveContinue Reading
And My Favorite Tomato of the Year Is…
Ever since I discovered that there are over 4,000 (some would say 10,000) different varieties of tomatoes in the world,Continue Reading
Alternanthera: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Alternanthera is a plant that is not often seen indoors, but is frequently used as ornamental foliage in planters, whereContinue Reading
When Nature Does Crochet: A Flower That Defies Imagination
I have to admit: when it comes to landscaping, I’m not really a big fan of flowers. At my house,Continue Reading
Japanese Knotweed: Fighting It Realistically
In a recent post on this blog, I explain that combating Japanese knotweed is a difficult task and that youContinue Reading
The Neverending Story
Sometimes I want to make you laugh, but today I feel… let’s say more philosophical. Like: what is life andContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in September?
September is a month between two seasons. You can clearly feel that summer is coming to an end—vacations, long days,Continue Reading