Divert water on slope to prevent erosion
QUESTION: “I have a 5 foot slope that is about 45 to 60 percent in the shade. I have the hardest time getting anything to “take” there and erosion is a problem. I have tried pachysandra and vinca..."
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Colorful plants bring both excitement and tranquility to garden
Shady gardens can be colorful and exciting
Deer resistant plants can keep critters at bay
Spreading plants have their place in landscape
Storm-damaged trees need special TLC
Pruning plants keeps them healthy and shapely
Raised beds can help gardeners’ aching backs
This time of year has a special place in my heart. Every season has its own characteristics and I wouldn’t want to change any of them, even the so-called bleak midwinter.
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I am new to gardening and seem to have a tough time getting plants to grow. Most of the area is full shade to partial sun and it does not have the best of drainage either. I do have a big patio that I pot flowers on as well.
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However much you like wildlife, it can be disheartening to see deer and other critters munching away on plants to which you have devoted so much of your time and money.
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Yes, there are a number of attractive plants that have a reputation for spreading out across, and sometimes beyond, the area in which they are planted.
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When a beloved tree is damaged by a storm, we need to know what, if anything, can be done to save it. This was the dilemma faced by a reader who wrote to me recently.
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Pruning. You stand in front of the shrub, shaking hands clutching the shears. Where to start? What if I clip off too much? Maybe I’ll just leave it…
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If your knees creak and your back aches when you are gardening, perhaps you should build some raised beds to make your life easier.
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