Ants rarely cause problems directly. Instead, they make trouble by driving away creatures that might eat or parasitize aphids and whiteflies--two pests that do considerable damage. These pests excrete honeydew, a su
BLACK SPOTProblem: Small, fringed, black-to-brown spots on leaves come first, then leaves yellow and drop off. Symptoms of this fungus disease start at the bottom of the plant, then work their way up. Common in warm
Edging. If not restricted, many ground covers will advance beyond the area youve allotted for them. If the plant spreads by underground stems or by rooting along stems that touch the soil, you may be able to control
The best way to solve many lawn problems is to prevent them from occurring in the first place, by watering, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and dethatching regularly. Some of the more common problems are described be
Smart plants for todays gardenerNan Stermans well-reasoned portfolio of personal favoritesWhen you visit a nursery, do you wish you had a personal shopper in tow to help you sort out the confusion of choices? (There
Plant more of your favorite perennialsSet out transplants of campanula, candytuft, catmint, coreopsis, delphinium, dianthus, foxglove, penstemon, phlox, salvia, hollyhocks and yarrow.In areas where soil freezes deep
1. Make sure seed is in good contact with soil, but dont bury it. Seeds should be no more than 1/4-inch deep. If seeds are too deep, the seedlings exhaust their food supply before reaching the soil surface. This is
Wherever you garden, the best defense against cold damage is to choose trees and shrubs that are hardy in your climate zone. Plants that are more tender to frost should be restricted to summertime display in borders
Natural-looking paint for citrus trunks
If you live in southern Arizonas citrus-growing belt, youve probably seen oranges and other trees with stark white trunks. Theres a good reason for painting the exposed bark of citrus. It is particularly sensitive t
CREATE A GARDEN ON A DECKOnly one summer old, this lush Seattle roof garden is well on its way to becoming this familys favorite close-to-home hideout. Though most homeowners getaways would more likely be a cantilev
It can be indoors, or out on a sheltered patio or porch. Cover the table with newspapers or a vinyl cloth. Fill a wheelbarrow or bucket with packaged seed-starting mix (youll need at least 6 quarts per person). Mois
These tiny beetles (just 1/4 inch long) are yellowish green, with black spots or stripes. The larvae eat roots of crops such as corn; adults feed on foliage of cucumber, muskmelon, pumpkin, and squash, as well as on
Though lawns do need lots of water, many gardeners are too generous, often providing twice the amount the lawn really needs. Overwatering does more than just waste water. It leaches fertilizer and natural soil nutri
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PlantingAgastache. Deep rose pink Ava agastache received the 2005 Green Thumb Award from the Mailorder Gardening Association for good reasons ― its extended bloom season and long-lasting flower color. Introduced by
Planting tips for great maples
In your garden, Japanese maples will want a spot that gets about three hours of morning sun, then filtered shade during the warmest hours of the day. The hotter your summers are, the more crucial this balance of sun
If you move into a home whose garden is filled with overgrown and tangled shrubs, your first inclination may be simply to dig them out. This can be a major undertaking, however, and the resulting bare spots may take
One of the largest producers of ornamental plants in the West, Monrovia Growers has a huge stake in knowing how well its plants perform. Thats one reason why theres a demonstration garden at Monrovia growing grounds
Planting balled-and-burlapped trees and shrubs
Some kinds of woody plants have root systems that wont survive bare-root transplanting; some are evergreen and cannot be bare-rooted. Instead, such plants are dug from the growing field with a ball of soil around th
PlanOrder bulbs for fall planting. Bulb catalogs start arriving this month. Order early to take advantage of discounts and to reserve your selections (bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your area). In
Warming spring weather means one thing: Pests and diseases are coming out in force, ready to attack tender new foliage and flowers. Before you get mad and reach for a chemical arsenal to do away with the nuisances,
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