Jan 1, 2020

Hangin' On

Perhaps you have noticed the seasonally abnormal appearance of many Oriental maples (AKA Japanese maples). I am referring to the tan-brown leaves still attached to many central Indiana specimens past New Year's Day. But do you know why they are still attached? Allow me to tell you and to explain what additional (after the fact) impact this could have on the plants. The why (the cause) was an extreme low temperature on November 12. The thermometer plunged to 8 degrees F--t

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

ARCHIVE