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Commander of the Goose Droppings Aug. 23, 2022
"We have company," I said to my husband. "Are they at the door?" he wondered. "No, they're on the la... Read More
Cicadas, Beans and Tree Water Questions Aug. 17, 2022
Question: My oaks and shade trees look like they are beginning to die. The last six inches to a foot... Read More
Self-Pollinating Pears Aug. 10, 2022
Q: My local nursery is selling fruit trees at a discount because they are getting ready for fall. I ... Read More
Tiny Insects That Cause Big Problems Aug. 03, 2022
Question: Our magnolia tree has sooty mold. We had the tree sprayed for the fungus, but it is still ... Read More
Hydrangea Pruning Jul. 20, 2022
Q: I have several hydrangeas in my yard. When is the best time to prune them? A: I am glad you asked... Read More
The Root of The Problem Jul. 13, 2022
Q: I have a paving stone patio behind the house. Behind the patio is a man-made stone wall that you ... Read More
4 Recipes for Homemade DIY Lawn and Garden Fertilizer Jun. 29, 2022
I love a beautiful yard, but I hate spending a lot of money to get it that way, which explains why I... Read More
Lawn Mower Alternatives Again May. 11, 2022
In a recent article, I mentioned how an updated version of the old-fashioned reel lawn mower might b... Read More
Crocus Problem and Salad Bowl Gardens Apr. 27, 2022
Q: Last fall we bought some crocus, daffodil and tulip bulbs. The daffodils are blooming, but the cr... Read More
Enjoy Relaxing by a DIY Garden Sitting Wall Apr. 21, 2022
Dear James: I want a patio, butterfly garden and a sitting wall by a slope. I think a simple no-mort... Read More
Landscaping Questions Apr. 13, 2022
If you haven't bought an Easter lily, you should go buy one now. They will be on sale after this wee... Read More
Fall-Blooming Rhododendron Nov. 17, 2021
Q: I have many native and hybrid rhododendrons. One of my hybrids is now blooming and covered in bud... Read More
The Quest for a Perfect Lawn Leads to Insanity Aug. 05, 2021
That living carpet of green velvet in front of my house — is it really mine? I never thought I... Read More
Plum Sprouts and Clematis Death Jun. 30, 2021
Q: My neighbor has a plum tree near our yard. This year, I have discovered about a dozen plum tree s... Read More
Lawn Grubs Jun. 16, 2021
Q: I was wondering about grubs because my neighbor said his yard had lots of grubs last fall. When s... Read More
Lawn Rakes Nov. 18, 2020
I always appreciate feedback to my articles. Recently, I replied to an older gentleman about using a... Read More
Leaf Blowers Oct. 21, 2020
Q: I use a rake to gather the leaves falling from my trees. I am getting older, and the raking is ge... Read More
Moving Bulbs Aug. 19, 2020
Q: We need help. We had a very large tree growing in the front yard. We had it taken down and the tr... Read More
How to Get Rid of Rabbits Ruining Your Lawn and Garden Aug. 06, 2020
As adorable as these creatures are, rabbits can wreak havoc on a lawn and garden. Garden centers, ho... Read More
