The Fascinating History of the Lawn
The Green Carpet at Versailles was one of the first lawns designed strictly for show. Photo: Remi Jouan, Wikimedia CommonsContinue Reading
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Uncover Cuttings Gradually
Polka dot plants will wilt if exposed suddenly to dry air. Photo: nbolmer, houzz.com Question: I was taking cuttings of aContinue Reading
Bonus Plants
Sometimes plants hitch a ride with others, so keep your eyes open! Ill.: www.pikpng.com & www.vhv.rs, montage: laidbackgardener.blog I don’t know aboutContinue Reading
Should You Use Algicide in a Bird Bath?
Photo: www.birdspot.co.uk Question: I have a bird bath in my garden that tends to turn quite green with algae. I’ve beenContinue Reading
Confusion Over Hardiness Zones
‘Sensation’ (Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’) is actually a very hardy lilac, fully capable of growing in hardiness zone 5. Photo: platthillnursery.comContinue Reading
Accidental Invader May Stop Europe from Sneezing
Distribution of ragweed pollen in Europe just before the arrival of the ragweed beetle. Ill.: European Aeroallergen Network Europe hasContinue Reading
Lavatera No More
Lavatera × clementii ‘Rosea’ is now Malva × clementii ‘Rosea’. Photo: gardenersdream.co.uk Yes, the genus Lavatera is gone, taxonomically speaking at least, and itsContinue Reading
Grasshoppers in the Garden
Grasshoppers show up in just about every garden. Photo: www.capjournal.com They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere! Yes, grasshoppers do getContinue Reading
Dwarf Conifers: Bigger Than You Think!
They were cute when they were young, but it’s now time to say goodbye to these formerly dwarf conifers. Photo: natureworksct.blogspot.comContinue Reading
The Story of Mulch
Leaf mulch being added to a flower bed. Photo: fresh-basil.com Mulching, the art of adding a layer of material toContinue Reading