As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their home landscapes to protect them. In addition to planting pollinator-friendly plants that provide nectar and pollen resources, how you manage plants … [Read more...]
15 DIY Winter Wreath Ideas: Make A Natural Wreath Using Materials From Your Garden
There are so many beautiful DIY winter wreath ideas that you can make using natural materials. Collect foliage, flowers, berries, fruits, and other interesting items from your garden – or forage for them on seasonal walks. CONTINUE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Brighten Winter Days with Stunning Amaryllis Blooms
During the dark days of winter, gardeners crave cheerful, vibrant indoor flowers to brighten moods as they count down the days to spring. And tucked among the holiday decorations, amaryllis do their best to cure seasonal affective disorder, adding … [Read more...]
Turfgrass Disease Profiles – Rust Diseases
Recently I walked across a lawn and noticed that my shoes were covered with orange powder. The cause? Lawn rust disease. Read on for information on Rust Diseases from the Perdue University Extension. -Linda SE … [Read more...]
Guide to Soil Amendments: What They Are and How to Use Them
Very few gardeners are in the lucky position to have ideal soil—rich in nutrients and well-draining yet holding enough water so that the plants can absorb it. But soil is not static, there is a lot you can do as a gardener to improve it thanks to … [Read more...]
A Guide to Dividing Perennials
By definition, plant division is a form of vegetative propagation where each divided piece is capable of producing roots and shoots. This important gardening job is not as daunting as you may think; just follow a few principles that answer the … [Read more...]
Asian Needle Ant, Brachyponera (=Pachycondyla) chinensis
Invasive Pests Invasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic … [Read more...]
Cole Crop Plants – When To Plant Cole Crops
Cole crops are a common sight in the home garden, especially in cooler weather, but some gardeners may not know what cole crops are. Whether you know what cole crop plants are or not, chances are you enjoy them on a regular basis. … [Read more...]
COVER CROPS IN RAISED BEDS
What should you do with raised beds in the winter after the edible and floral fall crops are done, or for those couple months between summer and fall plantings? Plant cover crops, of course! Continue SOURCE: Clemson Cooperative Extension … [Read more...]
American Burnweed, Erechtites hieraciifolius
Recently, while driving on a country roads here in Bedford County, I passed through an area where it almost seemed like it was "snowing"! There were numerous little white, hairy orbs gently floating on the air. They were actually seeds from a plant … [Read more...]