Cool Bark Gives Bite to the Winter Garden
February 17th, 2005
Winter is our most challenging season in the landscape. Don’t overlook trees with interesting bark in your bag of wintry design tricks.
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Weird Plant Tricks
February 3rd, 2005
You think pets do some wild and weird tricks? Plants do some crazy things, too. They get scared, they mutate and sometimes they grow out of rocks and barn silos. Read on if you don’t believe me…
So You Think You Know How to Plant a Tree?
September 16th, 2004
Planting a new tree or shrub isn’t the no-brainer that it seems. There’s more to it than making sure the root end goes down. Check out these steps to be sure you’re not getting your new plants off on the wrong foot.
Fragrant Plants
August 15th, 2002
Flowers seem like they should all smell good, but that’s often not the case these days. It’ll take a little homework and planning to make sure your gardens smell as good as they look. Here are some month-by-month strategies and plant suggestions.
Can Dogs and Lawns Co-Exist?
June 27th, 2002
Dogs and lawns don’t make great partners, but you can have both if you understand a bit about the needs of both. Let’s have a frank discussion about wee-wee and such.
Bonsai: Yeah, You’ll Kill a Few
February 10th, 2002
Bonsai isn’t easy, and it’s never done. You WILL kill your share of plants as you learn the ropes. However, the hobby is strangely relaxing and somewhat addictive…
Artillery fungus
May 28th, 2000
Those tarry black dots on house siding and vinyl fences are the work of artillery fungus — a nuisance fungi that commonly grows in wood mulch.