Ecological Succession Explained: Why Do Some Plants Arrive Before Others?
Two years ago, I cut down a diseased fir tree in my yard. This year, I have a grove ofContinue Reading
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Preserving: BAnQ’s Gardening book of the month
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It’s Ragweed Season, and Allergies Are on the Way!
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Now Is a Great Time to Improve Your Lawn
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Edging Today, Hammock Tomorrow
To achieve a laidback garden, you often need to do a little work beforehand. It may seem counterintuitive, but toContinue Reading
Perennials With Decorative Foliage to Enhance Your Garden!
With the wide range of colors of certain perennials and so many possibilities of shapes and textures, when foliage playsContinue Reading
Japanese Knotweed: Choosing Your Battles
In a recent post on this blog, I debunked eight myths about Japanese knotweed, an invasive plant that is certainlyContinue Reading
Curiosity in the Garden: Peanuts Grow Upside Down!
Do you remember those little flaky peanuts you used to buy at the campground convenience store? You know, the onesContinue Reading
Gardening Myth: De-leafing Tomato Plants
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Fertilizing Orchids: Carelessness and Delirium
Orchid enthusiasts are generally well-informed and fairly rational. However, when it comes to fertilization, they suddenly fall into a stateContinue Reading