Dec 1, 2018

They're Still Here

One of the advantages of living in the Midwest is the pronounced change that comes with each new season. Autumn in particular is anticipated largely because of the wonderful coloration of foliage. As the daylight lessens and the temperature get cooler our plants also adjust. Trees and shrubs transport material from the leaves for storage, and for the deciduous species the leaves are shed, although for some plants (especially oaks and beech) the leaves take some time, often

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find, rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

I schedule the new rant to post at one minute after midnight on the first day of each month.

Rant of the Month

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