Playing golf in February hardly seems unusual here in the semi-tropics, but it's unheard of in places like Chicago. Except for this year, of course. Earlier this week, high temperatures there flirted ...

A: The hesitation in your gut was right! Nope. No pruning and no fertilizing these plants this time of year, and here’s why. Both pruning and fertilizing signal a plant to put on new growth. This late ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

The southeast lost a lot of shade last year. It seems like adding insult to injury, when, after the massive recovery from bad storms is finally completed, we are left with relentless, scorching, ...

Azaleas are among the most eye-catching plants in any garden. Their bright flowers bring a burst of color, making them a ...

We gardeners routinely describe fertilizing as “feeding” our plants, but that’s not accurate. Plants “feed” themselves, producing their own food in the form of sugars through photosynthesis. We add ...

Azalea lace bugs mar the foliage of azaleas. East Texas is known for its azaleas and azaleas are known for being high maintenance and needing extra attention. After the recent double whammy freezes ...

1. If you are looking for a way to relax, bird watching is for you and attracting birds to your garden is something to consider. “Birdscape” is a term that refers to a garden designed to attract avian ...