Horticulture
Power Raking and Core-Aeration
September is the optimum time to power rake or core-aerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their...
Horticulture
Fall Lawn Seeding Tips
The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by...
Horticulture
Tulip history is as colorful as its flowers
Many spring flowerbeds awaken with the vibrant colors of tulips. Once a valuable currency, tulip has a history as vibrant as its petals.
Plant tulip...
Horticulture
Carnivorous plants are a munch and lunch bunch
The unique beauty and pleasing fragrance of carnivorous plants lure unwary prey into their clutches. From an insect’s point of view, carnivorous plants are...
Horticulture
Wood Chips as Mulch
With many municipalities and tree service companies having wood chippers, gardeners often are able to get chips free. We are sometimes asked our opinion...
Horticulture
Are Crabapples Safe to Eat?
Crabapples are safe to consume as long as you don’t eat too many of them. Actually, the only difference between crabapples and apples is...
Horticulture
Dividing Daylilies
Daylilies need to be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor. Though they may be divided in early spring before growth starts,...
Horticulture
Lilacs with Dead Canes
Lilac borers are insects whose larvae bore into stems usually during May and June. A sawdust-like material called frass is often seen around the...
