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Annuals vs. Perennials
Annuals complete their life cycle in one growing season. Seed germinates in the spring, the plant grows, flowers, produces ... |
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Aster, Goldenrod and Franklinia are Harbingers of Autumn
Near wild flowers that bloom in early autumn cast a magical glow while presaging the coming of winter. |
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Azaleas, Dogwoods and Rhododendrons
Azalea season is always the most beautiful time of year. But this year the dogwoods, which bloom at the same time, have put on ... |
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Backyard Wetland
Wetlands filter excess pesticides and nutrients. Many plants and animals find a home in wetlands. |
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Beware Backflow
When water flows backward through the water supply system, it is called backsiphonage or backflow. When that water is ... |
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Blossom And Leaf Removal
Once the flower fades, the flower and stem can be removed. The leaves must remain on the plant until they turn yellow and die. ... |
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Bringing outdoor Plants inside for the Winter
As the glorious palette of fall unfolds and fades in the northern parts of the country, can Jack Frost be far behind? |
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Bulb Profile: Daffodils
Why grow daffodils? The question might better be asked, Why NOT grow them? Few plants can boast the daffodil's combination of ... |
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Bulb Profile: Tulips
There's a Dutch saying that every bulb holds a promise—a promise of a world alive with color and good cheer. |
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Bulbs for Early Spring
Nothing signals the end of winter like the first crocuses poking their heads through the last of the melting snows. Few plants ... |
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Buy a Good Survivor Perennial Stock
Maintaining a healthy growth of perennials in the garden is easy to do, provided you follow a few important steps. |
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Caring for Your Poinsettias
The vibrant poinsettia, the flowering plant most often associated with Christmas, is a relative newcomer on the holiday scene, ... |
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Compost Aeration
The microorganisms in the compost pile function best when the materials are as damp as a wrung-out sponge and have many air ... |
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Compost Surface
If the microorganisms have more surface area to feed on, the materials will break down faster. Chopping your garden debris ... |
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Compost Temperature
The most efficient decomposing bacteria thrive in temperatures between 110F and 160F. Thus, the hotter the pile, the faster ... |
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Compost Volume
Compost piles trap heat generated by the activity of millions of microorganisms. A 3-foot by 3-foot by 3-foot compost pile is ... |
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Construction vs. Plants
Several types of injury occur during construction. Those covered under other sections are grade changes and soil compaction. ... |
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Continuous Bloom of Perennials
The secret is they don't. There is this myth about perennials returning each year and producing a sequence of bloom that ... |
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Cultivating Annuals
Cultivate by hoeing to break up soil crusts and control weeds. Shallow rooted annuals are injured by deep, vigorous ... |
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Deep Root Companions
Deciduous trees with deep taproots are better companions for naturalized plantings than trees with shallow, spreading roots. |
