When Should You Remove a Dead Branch?
Much has been written about when to prune trees and shrubs. We’re told we must prune fruit trees at the end ofContinue Reading
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A Laidback Solution to Lawn Mowing: the Robot Mower
Yes, there are robot mowers. Don’t imagine a humanoid robot pushing a mower, though! They look more like a giantContinue Reading
Does ‘Schubert’ Chokecherry Come Already Contaminated with Black Knot Disease?
One of the best-selling small trees in Northern North America is the ‘Schubert’ chokecherry (Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’)… and I haveContinue Reading
Drought-Resistant Plants
Last Monday I posted a list of plants that are adapted to moist soils… so of course I received questions fromContinue Reading
Beneficial Fungi for Plants
The vast majority of plants on our planet – some 80% in the wild – live in symbiosis with beneficialContinue Reading
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
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