A: Rosemary is a plant that likes full sun and good airflow to keep its leaves dry. Next to your door on the patio in winter is part of the…
A: Your tulips need to chill. And we’re not intending that as humor.
Many spring-blooming bulbs – chief among them tulips and hyacinths – would benefit from spending six weeks…
A: It’s a tough problem.
By and large, most evergreen shrubs don’t respond well to that level of extreme pruning. Dwarf Burford hollies are quite tough and should recover over…
It’s November. We all watered like crazy this summer, due to the severe heat. But, thankfully, that’s over with until next year! We’ll still have some warm(ish) weather, certainly. But…
A: It’s September, so you should fertilize now! The fall feeding is the most important of the year; new growth in the spring is fueled by the food stored by…
A: This pest is crape myrtle bark scale which sucks sap from the plant, making it less vigorous and reducing bloom. Sticky residue from the insect coats branches, stems, and…
A: Chances are, you are doing everything correctly! Make sure the two points below are covered, and your plants should do better.
1. The plant is in a bit more…
A: What you describe is a common problem for those of us diligently watering our containers to get them through an oppressive Summer. Your potted flowers do need steady moisture…
A: Well, first, the good news. Your trees are not going to die. As you expected, it’s the high temperatures and dry weather. Mature trees do not need frequent watering,…