Sometimes we need to establish a screen for several reasons; to hide an unsightly work area in our own yard (or a neighbor’s), to provide privacy for our own outdoor… Read more »
An important topic of interest to home gardeners is organic gardening. Many people have a desire to ‘get back to nature.’ This method is the process of using a multitude… Read more »
“What is this scaly grey stuff growing on my plants? Some of it looks like scale, some is bearded and some is like a paint splash on the bark.” I… Read more »
By Kathy HendersonGardening Columnist When an Arctic Freeze comes south in the usually mild month of December, there’s going to be trouble in the landscape and gardens. This is especially… Read more »
The lowest temperatures in years have descended upon Henry County recently, making life miserable for people and plants. And now area gardeners are asking how extensively has the cold harmed… Read more »
Do you have trees and shrubs in your landscape that would be more attractive in another place? Are you considering moving them? Transplanting established plant material is a low-cost way… Read more »
Many years ago, I was employed in the landscape industry, where I installed trees and shrubs on many commercial and residential properties throughout the metro Atlanta area. Recently, I was… Read more »
Healthy productive plants depend on proper soil, appropriate amounts of fertilizer, water, and control of pests. One cultural method to improve plant health is to avoid planting the same vegetable… Read more »
Have the East and West changed places? My farm and probably your home is in a severe drought while the normally dry areas in the west are flooding with torrential… Read more »
Whether they are insects, weeds, or plant diseases, pests are a fact of life in the home and garden. One of the most efficient ways to control them is to… Read more »