Mar 1, 2021

Gullible & Being Mislead

Let me say it again, and for the umpteenth time -- Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') IS NOT hardy in central Indiana or most of the Midwest. So why do we keep seeing it offered at garden centers? (1) The owners/buyers at the garden centers either do not know (but they should), or (2) they are trying to let the overwhelming allure of the plant keep you from making a wise (informed) decision, and to profit from your mistake. (3) Layer on the fact that

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.

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