Hide Bulb Leaves in Decline
After they finish blooming so beautifully, spring bulbs, such as crocuses, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, go through an ugly ducklingContinue Reading
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Sunflower: June 2019 Houseplant of the Month
The Story of the Sunflower The potted sunflower is a not a permanent houseplant, but rather a temporary one, designedContinue Reading
Forced Perennials: Off With Their Heads!
Question: I have trouble keeping my echinaceas alive. I buy them in full bloom in the spring and they seemContinue Reading
Why Reel Mowers Just Aren’t for Me
Many years back, I did a very stupid thing. I got rid of my electric lawn mower and switched toContinue Reading
When Crabapples Fail to Bloom
Question: My ornamental apple tree didn’t bloom this spring. Why not? Julie C. Answer: There are a lot of reasonsContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness thatContinue Reading
Lambsquarters: Edible, But Don’t Let It Near Your Veggies!
Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), also called goosefoot, is a common weed found all over the world. It has the advantage of beingContinue Reading
Eat Your Thinnings!
As your spring vegetable garden begins to fill in, you soon reach the stage where you’ll need to thin theContinue Reading
Dividing Perennials: Only When Needed
Many gardening books and Web sites insist on the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For eachContinue Reading