Book Review: The American Meadow Garden
Karen Meyers The American Meadow Garden by John Greenlee explores the beauty and ecological significance of meadow landscapes in America and guides readers through the process of creating and maintaining meadow gardens…
Weeds and Their Control: Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
Karen Also known as creeping Charlie, ground ivy is native of Europe and Asia that was brought to North America by early settlers for its medicinal and culinary value. It has…
Weeds and Their Control: Virginia Buttonweed (Diodia virginiana)
Virginia buttonwood is a perennial native to the United States. It is found in from Connecticut westward to central Kansas, and southward to the Gulf of Mexico and can be…
Plant Profile: Common Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon)
Common Bermuda grass is a fine textured warm-season grass that can be a tough attractive turf or a wretched weed depending on where it is growing. It spreads quickly by…
Why Lime and How Limestones Differ
If you live in an area where the soil is naturally acid you will probably need to apply lime to lawns and garden beds. Some plants like azaleas thrive in…