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Last-Minute Gardener Gifts Dec. 18, 2024
We are down to the last week of shopping for Christmas presents. I have a few last-minute gift ideas... Read More
Gardening Books Galore Dec. 11, 2024
Sticking with last week's theme of books that are good for gardeners, here are a few more. A lot of ... Read More
Good Gardening Doesn't Stop as You Get Older Dec. 04, 2024
Are you an aging-in-place gardener? You know the type — people like my 91-year-old mother who ... Read More
Good Garden Books Nov. 27, 2024
You know, sometimes the internet is just not the best place to get information (in spite of the fact... Read More
Ice-Melting Products for the Landscape Nov. 20, 2024
Q: It looks like winter is coming next week, and I need to get some ice-melting granules. My area ge... Read More
Amaryllis Care for Bigger Bulbs and More Flowers Nov. 13, 2024
Q: I have tried growing amaryllis bulbs, and they seem to grow smaller each year. I buy a big bulb t... Read More
Keeping Fall Chrysanthemums Another Year Nov. 06, 2024
Q: I have three potted mums on my porch. The flowers are fading, and I am wondering what to do with ... Read More
Pumpkin Substitutes Oct. 30, 2024
Q: I have a neighbor who says she gets a better "pumpkin" pie by using butternut squash. My squash v... Read More
Watering Houseplants Oct. 23, 2024
Q: I brought my houseplants indoors for the winter, and I have saucers under the pots. When I water ... Read More
Cures for Lumpy Lawns Oct. 16, 2024
Q: My lawn is getting lumpy, for lack of a better word. It is mostly shady, but I don't think it is ... Read More
Fall Vegetable Garden Questions Oct. 09, 2024
Q: Help! I planted my tomato plants late, and then we had a lot of hot, dry weather, so there were n... Read More
Saving Garden Seeds Oct. 02, 2024
Q: When I was a kid, my mom and the neighbor ladies would gather seeds from the marigolds and other ... Read More
Fall Bird Feeders and Bulbs Sep. 25, 2024
Q: For the past month, we have had several hummingbirds using our feeder. It hangs in front of my of... Read More
Watering Fall Plants Sep. 18, 2024
Q: With the drought conditions we experienced this summer, what should we do for watering this fall ... Read More
Tropical Houseplant Fall Care Sep. 11, 2024
Q: I bought several beautiful tropical hibiscus plants in the spring. They are thriving. However, th... Read More
Butterfly Bushes and Willow Trees Sep. 04, 2024
Q: How and when do I trim my butterfly bush? A: There are several species of plants commonly called ... Read More
Compost, Lilacs and Vines Aug. 28, 2024
Q: I saw an article online where you mentioned applying a thin layer of compost to the lawn each spr... Read More
Hedges, Maple Trees and Lilies Aug. 21, 2024
Q: I hope you can give me some advice on my privet hedge. The hedge is about 25 years old and runs a... Read More
Strawberries and Herbs Aug. 14, 2024
Q: I just finished reading your article on strawberry pots, and I have a few questions. This is my f... Read More
