Sometimes the only way to stop the progress of diseases such as anthracnose, canker and rots, and fireblight is to cut away the diseased tissue. When you remove a diseased limb, make the cut far enough below the aff
Northwest: Pushing the envelope
Rising like an island out of the north end of Elliott Bay, Seattles Magnolia neighborhood has such a mild microclimate that local gardeners can experiment with subtropical ornamentals. At the Magnolia Garden Center
Working with the growing season
Once youve chosen a site and decided which vegetables it can accommodate, youll need to consider climate and length of growing season before making your final choice of which vegetables to plant.To calculate the len
No matter what condition your garden is in, adding a layer of mulch will give it a clean, freshly planted look. But the benefits of mulch are not just cosmetic. Mulching is one of the best ways to maintain soil mois
As the severe drought persists across much of the Intermountain West, gardeners here are facing another dry growing season.Last year, some communities in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico asked residents to voluntar
In many parts of the country, slugs and snails are one of the most vexing garden pests. They are similar creatures (slugs are merely snails without shells) and feed on many ornamental plants, vegetables, and flowers
Using Pesticides Safely• When using any pesticide, read the label instructions carefully and follow them exactly. Also keep the following tips in mind.• When you dilute concentrated liquids for application, work on
PLANTING• Bearded irises. Now is the best time to set out rhizomes of bearded irises. Plant in full sun (or light afternoon shade in hottest climates) and fast-draining soil. Set rhizomes 1 to 2 feet apart, and plan
This fungal disease thrives in high-humidity areas with ample summer rain. It attacks exclusively roses. Young leaves show black, irregular circles, sometimes surrounded with a yellow halo, then drop from the plant.
Summer Heat and Winter ColdEven if youre careful to choose plants well adapted to your climate, there are times when they may require protection from heat, cold, or wind. Seedlings and newly set-out transplants, for
Pacific Northwest natives to plant
Native plants are wise additions to Northwest gardens. The eight examples listed here are naturally suited to the climate; all bear showy blooms or lush and lovely foliage. And when water is scarce, many kinds can s
What to do in your garden in May
Finally, the time is here: In the Rockies, go ahead and start those tomatoes!In other regions of the West, May is a good time to experiment. In Southern California, try subtropical fruit (like bananas, or cherimoyas
To control weeds in empty flower and vegetable beds that you will be replanting in fall, try solarizing the soil. By spreading a clear plastic sheet over the soil, you can trap the suns heat there and cook weed seed
Lawn grasses fall into two general categories: cool-season and warm-season. Each group comprises a wide variety of grasses. Water and fertilizer needs differ between the two groups, and susceptibility to some pests
A great number of rust fungi exist, each specific to a certain plant: hollyhock rust, for example, wont bother roses, and rose rust wont infect hollyhocks. Other susceptible plants include pine, fir, hawthorn, fuchs
Boxwood has a mixed reputation in the gardening world ― a bit too formal for some gardeners, obliging and versatile to others. Its a great structural element to play off looser plants, says landscape designer Freela
For the best possible harvest, keep your vegetables growing steadily ― without setbacks ― throughout the season.Those started from seed sown directly in the ground usually require thinning, so that each plant will h
Imagine a garden that pumps out gorgeous blooms over a long season. All the flower colors youve ever dreamed of are here ― red, yellow, and apricot roses, orange and purple dahlias, candy pink phlox, blue catmint, l
Hybrid tea roses benefit from heavy pruning in winter. Shrub and ground cover roses need only shaping or light shearing. Both techniques are detailed below.PRUNING HYBRID TEA ROSESRemove all dead wood and all weak,
Great for your garden, earthworms are little fertilizer factories that deposit nutrient-rich castings while aerating the soil. Not long ago, though, if you ordered earthworms by mail, a bag of wriggling red worms wo
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