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Hackberry Nipple Galls May. 02, 2018
Q: The leaves on my hackberry tree have bumps. What can I do about this problem? A: Your tree has ga... Read More
Double Digging Apr. 11, 2018
Q: I was reading a mystery novel, and one of the characters mentioned that the garden had been doubl... Read More
Exposed Wood Apr. 04, 2018
Q: My maple tree was pruned two months ago, while it was dormant during the winter. There is still s... Read More
2018 Gardening Resolutions Dec. 27, 2017
I used to have a New Year's resolution of not eating a whole watermelon in one sitting. That was bac... Read More
Winter Weather Dec. 13, 2017
Even though recent snowstorms reached the Gulf states, there are heavy snowstorms and ice storms eac... Read More
Dealing With Yellow Grass Oct. 18, 2017
Q: We had large, soft maple trees taken out this summer; the large trunks were ground down. We took ... Read More
Tree Transplants Oct. 11, 2017
Q: We transplanted some 3.5-inch caliper trees six years ago. They seem to be generally healthy, but... Read More
An Outdoor Room for Summer Jun. 28, 2017
It's here! The Fourth of July and all the community celebrations signal the official start of one of... Read More
The Front Porch Jun. 14, 2017
The American front porch is a slice of heaven. You are fortunate if the homes in your neighborhood h... Read More
Weed Killer May. 24, 2017
Q: We are having an argument. We use a 2-gallon pump sprayer for our garden. Sometimes we use insect... Read More
Potted Vegetables Apr. 12, 2017
Q: I want to try growing some vegetables this year, but I don't have much space and I was wondering ... Read More
Grass Seed Mixtures Mar. 15, 2017
Q: I have a question regarding grass seed. I've heard that a bag containing various grass species is... Read More
Getting Ready for Spring Use of Outdoor Spaces Mar. 15, 2017
Want to shake the winter doldrums? With rain and snow sticking around, anticipating how you might in... Read More
Straighten up Feb. 22, 2017
Q: We had an ornamental pear tree planted on a berm about three years ago. It started to lean soon a... Read More
Planning a Vegetable Garden Feb. 15, 2017
Have you received any garden seed catalogs yet? Developing a vegetable garden site takes time and re... Read More
Tool Winners of the Green Thumb Awards Jan. 18, 2017
Last week, we talked about the new plant varieties that medaled in the 2017 Green Thumb Awards, whic... Read More
Mail Order Gardening Jan. 04, 2017
January is National Mail Order Gardening Month. Have you gotten garden catalogs in the mail yet? If ... Read More
The Slow Build to The Battle of Mosul Oct. 19, 2016
On October 16, the Iraqi government officially declared that offensive operations to retake the city... Read More
Clever Crocus Bulbs Oct. 12, 2016
Q: I always tire of winter long before spring comes. I was looking at the selections of spring bulbs... Read More
Splendid Gifts for Young Readers and Art Lovers Sep. 30, 2016
It's almost the time of the year for gift giving. Here are a few new books teeming with retro art an... Read More
