A: Patience. There are all sorts of fungi in any healthy soil, most of which are harmless. Mostly, they decay dead vegetation, which is why you see fungal strands…

A: There are still a number of good choices you can use, based on your sun exposure, that will tolerate the heat well. Plant selection isn’t all, though! There…

A: Ouch! Poison ivy can cause a painful rash, and you do need to remove it. It’s tough when it’s growing in beds with desirable plants.

As a first…

A: The question answered itself once we asked how often the bed was being watered. A good, solid soaking once every other day makes the crape myrtle happy, and…

A: We’ve had customers showing up to the nursery earlier than in any year we can remember with bagworms! May 4th marks our first sighting this year, when we’re…

A: You need to fertilize more aggressively.

Raised gardens need more frequent watering than in-ground, and those waterings rinse away soil fertility. Bulk bed mixes contain a lot of…

A: Happily, no.

Hollies, Magnolias, and other evergreen varieties, have long-lasting leaves that do not drop for the winter. Long-lasting does not mean eternal! Periodically, the plants will shed…

A: There is, but it’s not as easy as it was ten years ago. I know, that doesn’t sound right, but it’s true. We used to have an herbicide…

A: Flowers in containers need a steady source of additional fertilizer! You’re watering your pots more often than your plants in ground – you just have to – and…

A: It’s time to do many things in the lawn and garden! A quick overview of the most important tasks ahead:

• Fertilize Everything! – If you haven’t already,…