- Dec 1, 2020
Getting Rid of Unwanted Woodies
I often address unwanted woodies in my talks and assessments. While the topic brings a lot of snickers, it is an especially important...
- Nov 1, 2020
Python Vine
Asiatic (Oriental) Bittersweet AKA Python Vine or Round-leaved Bittersweet is a monster. This woody vine is an east Asia native that has...
- Oct 1, 2020
Compost
I am a big advocate of compost. I make it, use it and occasionally buy it. Plants love it. Compost and worm castings are my primary...
- Sep 1, 2020
WORM POO AND YOU
Worm castings (aka WORM POO) is a product and topic any serious gardener should want to know about. Some, the germaphobic and squeamish...
- Aug 1, 2020
River Birch -- Overused
One of the most overused ornamental trees is river birch (Betula nigra). Do not presume that I mean it is unattractive. The bark can be...
- Jul 1, 2020
Miscalculating
One of the most common gardening mistakes is miscalculating size and then mislocating based on this miscalculation. It seems almost no...