Ironweed : Truly Tough as Nails
Although ironweed (Vernonia spp.) is not exactly an unknown perennial, it certainly doesn’t have the popularity it deserves. It’s oneContinue Reading
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How to Take Root Cuttings
With plants, you can take cuttings of almost anything… even their roots! Many but not all plants are perfectly capable of sproutingContinue Reading
Garden Plants for Moist Soil
Many garden plants sold for typical well-drained flowerbeds are actually very tolerant of wet soils. In fact, if given a choice,Continue Reading
Yes, You Can Compost Diseased Leaves
This is a repeat… but I’ve had 2 questions on the subject over the last week, so obviously there’s aContinue Reading
TLC for Garden Tools
To be effective and long-lasting, a gardening tool should remain clean and sharp. Even a shovel doesn’t dig as well when its bladeContinue Reading
Tomatoes and Peppers: How to Avoid Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot is a common disease on tomatoes and peppers. It is characterized by a lesion that forms on the tipContinue Reading
How to Really Control Horsetail
If I had an easy solution for controlling common horsetail (Equisetum arvense), I’d be a rich man But unfortunately this plant isContinue Reading
Plants on Wheels
You have large pots that are difficult to move? Put them on wheels! Many garden centers offer plant dollies or plant caddies, mostContinue Reading
Homemade Pesticides: A Word of Warning
Be very careful with the homemade pesticide recipes that circulate in amateur gardening circles. Yes, they can sometimes be effective, but oftenContinue Reading
The cheapest fertilizer
Quick: which fertilizer is the least expensive? A $7 quick-release fertilizer or a $12 slow-release fertilizer? The $7 fertilizer seems cheaper: after all, youContinue Reading