Tree Removal Rules – Metro Atlanta

Removing a tree is not as simple as hiring a …

Shrubs – Protection in Winter

My thoughts on the various alternatives when attempting to protect …

Lawn – Growing in Shade

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

What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2

This article on cold damage was originally written in March, …

Lawn – Choices Before You Plant

I was once asked by a writer for Publisher’s Weekly …

Taming Landscape Erosion

For the first two weeks in June I felt like …

Chamberbitter (Mimosa Weed) – Identification and Control

Chamberbitter ( mimosa weed, niuri, Phyllanthus urinaria) is a …

Bog – Building

It has gotten harder and harder to impress my son. …

Lime – Different kinds

Quicklime (calcium oxide) is a white solid having a crystalline …

Sinkholes in the Landscape

Sinkholes in the yard are an unfortunate but common problem …

Plants of the Bible and Middle East

Plant enthusiasts come in all stripes. There have been many …

Tara Dillard’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

Tara Dillard’s Comments on Hardiness Zones

I’ve always thought the …

Protecting Plants from a Spring Cold Snap

Georgia is famous for spells of warm weather in early …

Shrub – Transplanting

Back in 2001, we threw a big party to celebrate …

Shrub Propagation – Soil Layering

Summer is a great time to propagate favorite shrubs by …

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

How to Make Garden Footstones

At this time of year, I’m looking for any excuse …

Watermelon

Citrullus linatus
Summertime celebrations would be incomplete without watermelons. Children …

How to Soil Test

If the word TEST gives you the fantods, contemplate a …

Black Walnut – Cracking, Removing Nutmeat

Q: I have a black walnut tree in my yard …