Creeping plants can climb down as well as up
I have a concrete wall that is 4 foot tall, and the only place to plant is on top of the wall. We’d like to have ivy or creeping fig, but everything I read indicates that it "climbs".
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Storm-damaged gardens need special TLC
Add flair to landscape with these unusual plants
Fungi thrive in waterlogged soil
Too much or too little water? Trees can suffer either way
Fall planting: your plants will thank you next spring!
Snakes? Deterrent tips to keep them away
Transplanted blueberry plants need soil boost to thrive
Steve’s ten turf tips for a healthy summer lawn
Pear trees need a pair for pollination
As many regular readers know, my wife Cheryl often answers many of the questions we receive regarding gardens, landscaping and plants of every variety.
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Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary to plant this fall? I have a few suggestions you might want to check out.
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QUESTION: “I am asking for your advice to rid my shrubs of what my agricultural county agent has told me is a 'fungus'. The shrubs are large, about 8 ft tall, and I let them grow at will with not much trimming as a divider in my huge backyard.
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QUESTION: “The weeping cherry tree that I planted in late March bloomed beautifully and has looked great up until recently. The tree is about 6 feet tall...."
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Professional gardeners and landscapers know an important “trick of the trade”: Fall isn’t the end of the growing season, it’s the beginning! And here’s why you should be thinking about planting right now.
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Perhaps you enjoyed “Snakes on a Plane” as an entertaining movie. But it’s a whole less fun when it’s snakes in your home’s foundation, as this reader discovered.
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QUESTION: “I was looking for information online about blueberries, plants for shade and composting and found your site. Could you email me the article on composting as I would like to start a compost pile.
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Of all the plants in our landscape, it seems the one area that needs the most attention is the lawn. Trees and shrubs seem content to live pretty much without our constant attention.
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Even without a partridge, a pear tree can add a special touch of beauty to almost any landscape. But, depending on your needs – ornamental or fruiting - you should do a little research before you plant.
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