Trees in Pots?
October 10th, 2011
Pots aren’t just for flowers. Most shrubs, evergreens and even trees will do just fine in pots — so long as the pots are big enough. Here’s how, along with 10 woody plants that make striking pot specimens.
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Grub Alert
October 4th, 2011
Your lawn should be looking pretty good after all of the rain this year (one of the few positives from the incessant deluges). The one bugaboo that might get you, though, is beetle grubs. Take a good look at the lawn to make sure you don’t have patches that are noticeably thinner […]
Should You Kill Moss?
September 19th, 2011
The knee-jerk reaction to moss is that it’s a weed and should be killed. But moss can make an attractive, low–care groundcover and may be worth encouraging rather than trying to change the conditions to get rid of it.
Planting Privacy
September 15th, 2011
One of the down sides of suburban-development living is that homes tend to spill into one another, leaving many a homeowner wanting some kind of privacy plantings. Straight lines of arborvitae are the usual choice, but that’s not the only — or best — idea…
Stink Bug Weapons
September 14th, 2011
Stink-bug problems are getting worse every year here in central Pa., but we’re starting to see some new weapons in this stinky battle. Until someone discovers an effective predator, here’s a rundown on assorted traps and strategies you can employ against brown marmorated stink bugs.
Gun-Shy About Trees?
September 8th, 2011
Don’t be gun-shy about replanting fallen trees. The benefits far outweigh the threats… most of which can be eliminated by wise choice and good tree care. Here are some selection tips and 10 good small trees for small yards…
Heat-Busting in the Landscape
July 25th, 2011
Heat waves are murder on landscapes. Literally. Here’s a look at some signs of trouble and what you can do to nurse plants through a merciless heat wave.
Butchery in the Garden
July 7th, 2011
No plants take more abuse in our yards than those foundation evergreens that we keep shearing mercilessly into balls and boxes. If that’s what you know as “evergreens,” you’re missing a whole wonderful category of textural, four-season plants.
Double-Trouble Bug Problem Really Stinks
April 2nd, 2011
That imported brown marmorated stink bug that’s been harassing us by the gazillions inside in winter is shaping up as a new and widespread threat to landscape plants. That’s right… the stink bug is double trouble! Here’s the lowdown on what we’re facing…
What can I do to save my ash?
September 30th, 2010
The dreaded emerald ash borer has officially arrived in the Harrisburg area. Here’s what it is, how to tell if you’ve got any and how to decide whether to treat your ash trees.