Soil – Percolation Rate

Throughout my childhood, I was awakened each morning by the …

Fall Planting – When is Too Late

It has long been known that it is beneficial to …

Garden Phrases – Misunderstood

I was reading late at night recently when I came …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

OK. I admit it. I have given up. I came …

Drought – Watering Flowers

Plants must have water to survive. Water in a plant …

Mushrooms in Lawn – Fairy Ring – Dark Green Rings in Lawn

Rain in summer is appreciated but some folks receive unexpected …

Soil – Defining

I was explaining to someone recently that flowering cherry trees …

Azalea – Planting Properly

In high dudgeon, Dave Hudak wrote me recently:

“Last year …

Boxwood – Warts on Stem

Not long ago I discussed the symptoms of boxwood leaf …

Blackberry

Rubus cv.
Blackberries and raspberries are very similar. They are …

Shrub – Moving

Two of my son’s best buddies moved to South Carolina …

Pomegranate

Punica granatum
Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to …

Shrub – Planting

Shrubs growing in a plastic pot may be planted 12 …

Raspberry

Rubus cv.
Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in …

Strawberry

Fragaria cv.
Growing your own Strawberries means that you can …

Houseplants – Cleaning and Propagating

Last week I covered pruning and providing moisture for houseplants. …

Blueberry – Selection, Care & Maintenance

Vaccinium spp.
Cultivated blueberry production in the South consists predominantly …

Holiday Plants – Care

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, your …

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Poinsettia – Choosing the Best One

Examine the tiny yellow-green flowers at the ends of the …