The Perfect Plant
July 1st, 2014
Looking for the perfect plant? Sorry, there is none. Like people, plants have their pros and cons. Your best bet when choosing is to weigh the pluses and minuses and go with the mix that’s best for you.
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What Now Brown Evergreen?
June 24th, 2014
A lot of needled evergreens are looking haggard from winter’s beating. Most will start to look better as the season progresses, but totally browned ones are goners.
The Garden Idea Place
June 15th, 2014
Looking for ideas to improve your plain old yard? I can think of no better place than Buffalo. That’s Buffalo as in the cold New York city next to Lake Erie, the one better known for its snow than its snowbells. What few people realize is that Buffalo is home to America’s biggest garden tour. […]
George’s Plant Safari
June 10th, 2014
Looking for a great selection of bargain plants? George found it on his birthday “plant safari” to Lancaster County nurseries.
Glorious 2-Acre Gardens
June 3rd, 2014
You think it’s tough getting a basic quarter-acre yard looking good? Try planting 2 acres. I’m just back from leading a trip to see three extraordinary examples of what can be done with 2 acres – given ample gardening gumption. The first was Stephanie Cohen’s yard in suburban Collegeville, Montgomery County. You might recognize Stephanie […]
Dealing with Winter’s Wrath
May 23rd, 2014
Now that we’re far enough into the growing season to see what died from winter and what was merely set back, what do you do now? Here’s a case-by-case rundown…
Roger Swain and Gardens of Maine
May 20th, 2014
Back when TV ran real how-to-garden shows, PBS’ The Victory Garden was the archetype. For 15 years, the show’s chief professor was Roger Swain, a down-to-earth, white-bearded soil sage most recognized for his red suspenders. Each Saturday, Roger would dig a little, teach a little, prune a little and cajole a little. It was a […]
Seven Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
May 13th, 2014
Avoid these seven cardinal sins of gardening, and things are bound to go better.
Mulch Bargain? It’s Not in the Bag…
May 5th, 2014
Trying to figure out the cheapest way to get mulch on your dirt? It’s not bags. In fact, if you’re buying a lot of bags, it may even be cheaper to hire someone to do the whole thing for you instead.
Veggie-Gardening without the Garden
April 29th, 2014
Don’t let the lack of a garden stop you from planting vegetables. Most veggies grow perfectly fine in containers. Here’s how to make it work…