Does Your Soil Have Too Much Salt?Some soils, like some humans, might need a low-salt diet. The Soil Science Society of America...
Growing MagnoliasMagnolias are magical plants and have been appreciated as garden subjects for centuries.
Small Flowered Camellias for Your GardenCamellias evoke the image of large double-flowered blooms, but there are other garden-worthy types...
How to Start Plants From SeedFor a gardener ready to jump-start spring, there’s nothing more enjoyable than growing plants...
Anise Shrubs Brighten the ShadeNeed to brighten up a shady spot and looking for a deer resistant plant that will fit the bill?
Forgiving the GardenDuring the hot month of August I had a temper tantrum over the state of my garden. I felt my...
Substitution Plants: Try These Trouble-Free OptionsPeople call the Extension office and desperately want to know how to cure their Leyland cypress or...
Growing A Realistic GardenThe other day I found myself throwing several gardening magazines down in disgust.
Starting a Small Scale GardenWhen you think of a garden, you will come across visions of vast areas filled with a variety of...
Grow Winter Jasmine for Its Spectacular BloomsIn the dregs of winter, early blooming flowers are a welcome harbinger of spring.
Protect Plants From Winter ColdAlthough the coldest temperatures are during January and February, hardy plants have been gradually...
Protecting These Delicate Plants From Spring FrostIf you live in the northern half of the U.S. or in Canada you might grow restless waiting to start...
Managing Plant Disease in the Cold Months of WinterWinter is a dormant period for many plant diseases. Unfortunately, the cold weather doesn’t kill...
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper?We have all heard about the important role honey bees play in pollinating food producing plants. It...
3 Fragrant Flowers for Your Winter GardenFragrance in the spring and summer garden is something we gardeners take for granted. But fragrance...