Robby Walking in your garden every day is good for you and good for your plants. Regularly checking on your plants helps keep pests away that might be eating your tomatoes before you can When caught early they are usually easy to control without insecticides or other drastic action. There are many bugs that can get … Read more
David Feldman sent us this question: “My basil has been doing great all spring, but now that summer is here, the leaves have a lot of holes in them and some are half gone.” What can I do about that?”. Without a photo, David, it can be hard to tell what’s eating your basil. But … Read more
Want to get your dahlia plants ready for the season ahead of time? Need to make sure your tubers will grow? A pre-sprout test is the way to go. First, I will talk about the fastest way to test for tuber viability. Perform a pre-sprout test for viability if you are not sure that your … Read more
Trumpet vines, which are also called Campsis, are strong vines that have bright orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer to fall. They are native to the United States and grow quickly as climbing plants. They do need to be pruned regularly to keep them in good shape and working at their best. If you … Read more
When I saw an article on getting rid of wasps without poisoning them, I was elated. Every spring, Mason bees come to our house. This year, they started coming to their nest(s) in May, and wasps came with them. As this is in an area we use daily, we were not happy about the wasps. … Read more
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden shrubs because they have beautiful flowers that bloom for a long time and are easy to care for. Panicle hydrangeas have flower heads that look like cones and are white or lime green. They bloom for weeks in the summer and fall. Flowers shift to hues of … Read more
With its delicate pink flowers and finely dissected leaves, herb Robert may seem an innocuous wildflower. Yet this common wayside plant has a rather ominous folk name – “death come quickly.” Where did this grim moniker originate and what’s the story behind associating herb Robert with imminent doom? Let’s explore the ancient folk beliefs that … Read more
Features of the Bleeding Heart Plant: Bleeding hearts are a great way to add color and texture to woodland or shady areas. All species have incredibly attractive, deeply cut foliage with charming pink heart-shaped flowers in the spring. There are different sizes, and over the years, hybrids have been created to increase the number of … Read more
A lot of people use Spanish moss for crafts, flower arrangements, and decorations. It’s easy to get and use, but there is one thing you should know. Few people know that the plant is actually not moss, but a bromeliad. Fresh Spanish moss can harbor red bugs and red bug bites can cause severe itching … Read more
Nothing beats the sweet, juicy flavor of homegrown strawberries fresh from the garden But those succulent berries unfortunately attract more than just your appetite Sneaky squirrels are infamous for helping themselves to strawberries just before harvest time. If you’re tired of having your crop pilfered, it’s time to outsmart those furry thieves. Read on to … Read more