Garden Hose Holder
Karen There is nothing more unsightly in a garden than a hose lying in an unorganized mess. And it’s a safety hazard too so the problem has to faced. Every gardener…
Plant Profile: Twinflower (Linnacea borealis)
A native of cool moist woods, twinflower often grows into large mats forming a beautiful ground cover. Bright green, glossy, evergreen leaves are borne in pairs on slender woody stems…
Book Review: Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Concern for the environment has triggered great interest in invasive plants as well as native plants that make good garden companions. This book deals with both and provides information so…
The Control of Moss in Lawns
Most lawns will have a moss problem at some time. The growth of moss is a sign that growing conditions are not favorable for grass; the moss moves into the…
Plant Profile: ‘Rebecca’ Clematis (Clematis ‘Evipo016)
A vine with huge red flowers is surely to be treasured. ‘Rebecca’, like other clematis, is easy to grow and makes a stunning display of 6-7 inch deep red flowers…
How to Grow Sweet Peppers
Bell peppers are produced on stiff compact attractive plants that can be grown in small gardens and containers. Most start out green but some may change color to yellow, orange,…
Plant Profile: Fremont’s Leather Flower (Clematis fremontii)
This small non-climbing shrubby clematis has a long season of interesting beginning with attractive green leathery foliage in spring. In late spring nodding bell-shaped purple to white flowers appear singly…
Book Review: Deer-Resistant Landscaping: Proven Advice and Strategies for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammals
The morning I saw that the deer and eaten some of my favorite old garden rose bushes almost to ground I declared war on Bambi and his mom. Of course,…
Soil for Growing the Best Lawn
A beautiful lawn is a wonderful enhancement for a home. Grasses, like any other plant, have needs and will thrive if those needs are met. One of the most important…
Plant Profile: Cowslip (Primula veris)
Native to temperate Europe and western Asia, this evergreen or semi evergreen herbaceous perennial is a member of the primrose family, Primulaceae, that also includes scarlet pimpernel. Plants form a…