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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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…
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.
It seems like every year something goes wrong to kill off at least patches of our lawns. Here’s how to repair the damage…
Here’s a quick, easy and cheap way to start many of your own seeds early — but outside in plastic jugs instead of inside under lights. Local gardener Pat King shares her system…