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Grass, Garlic and Amaryllis Sep. 28, 2022
Q: We are discussing when to cut down our ornamental grasses. I want to see them last through the wi... Read More
Early Pumpkins Sep. 21, 2022
Q: We started seeing pumpkins for sale at the end of August. That is two months too early as far as ... Read More
Systemic Insecticides on Herbs Sep. 14, 2022
Q: In a recent article, you mentioned using systemic insecticides for aphids and other small insects... Read More
Planting the Seeds for a Better Way of Living Sep. 09, 2022
During my adult life, I have always tried to approach things with a sense of purpose. Eating became ... Read More
Are Wasps Beneficial? Sep. 07, 2022
Q: My patio is being overrun with yellow jacket bees. I want to find the nest and spray them, but it... Read More
Lawn Pests and Fungus Aug. 31, 2022
Question: Lately I'm finding small clumps of lawn grass, roots and all, dug out and laying there. Th... Read More
Fall Grass Seed Aug. 24, 2022
Q: I am a Master Gardener trained through my state university's extension service. The instructors s... 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
Pink Lady Apples Jul. 27, 2022
Q: I ate a Pink Lady apple and the seeds inside the core were sprouting roots. I planted a couple of... 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
Garden Problems Jul. 06, 2022
Q: We went on vacation at the end of June and now our vegetable garden has been taken over by weeds.... 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
5 Nontoxic Methods for Killing Weeds That Really Work Jun. 22, 2022
Weeds are everywhere — lawns, parks, roadsides, driveways, my garden, even busting their way t... Read More
Summer's Table Holds Delights Too Many To Count Jun. 11, 2022
When summer approaches, some diet, hoping to get their bodies swimsuit-ready. Me? I'm getting my sto... Read More
Announcing 'Greener View Gardening' Book and Videos Jun. 01, 2022
In two months, I will have been writing a weekly newspaper column for 32 years. During that time, I ... Read More
Herb Gardening May. 04, 2022
Question: I have never tried planting herbs in my garden, so I don't know what to do or how to get t... 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
