IN THE GARDEN: Young dogwood should hold strong despite leaf damage
DEAR JANET: I have a young dogwood seedling that I received at an event in the spring, which was established quickly and was doing quite well in my garden in a…
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BREAKING GROUND: August is time to take stock of your garden
The brief respite is over as temperatures are back in the mid- to upper-90s for the first week of August, and our chances of rain are fading as well. Water onc…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Getting rid of nut grass isn’t easy
DEAR JANET: I was reading your response to a reader's question about a contorted filbert. You mentioned pruning. I thought, "Pruning? Am I supposed to prune it…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Wait until spring to plant hydrangeas
DEAR JANET: I suspect I have kudzu climbing on my backyard fence. There is a weed that has already choked out one climbing rose bush and is heading to another.…
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Subscriber ExclusiveFilling the void: Weedy vines seem to be taking over this year and there are reasons for that
Arkansas gardeners have long battled invasive vines, but this year seems to be even worse than normal. I continue to get calls, emails and texts concerning poi…
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IN THE GARDEN: At this time of year, bagworm damage is already done
DEAR JANET: Bagworms got ahold of our evergreen shrub. I've sprayed and (I think) killed them off. There are hundreds! Do I need to pick them all off? Will my …
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IN THE GARDEN: Dianthus take a break in summer while new shrubs need water
DEAR JANET: I bought a plant at Walmart that had this tag "Accent Strobilai" on it but no other care information. Can you help me identify the plant and tell m…
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IN THE GARDEN: Buddleias love the full sun
DEAR JANET: My wife and I saw these buddleias at Oaklawn on June 7. Can you identify the variety?
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Subscriber ExclusiveBREAKING GROUND: Water is the buzzword in the garden this month
The heat is on! It hit a little early this season with heat, humidity and extremely spotty rainfall. Many plants in our gardens are still recovering from the t…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Water, fertilize and prune petunias for best blooms
Q Can you tell me why my petunias look like this? (See reader's photo below)
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Subscriber ExclusiveElephant ears come in all shapes, colors and care needs
Gardeners across the South have long planted a group of large-foliage plants in their gardens with the common name of elephant ear. These distinctive plants ca…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Potted holiday amaryllis bulbs can do well outdoors
DEAR JANET: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front flower bed. When the leaves sprouted, there were bulbs.…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Common disease defoliates red top photenias
DEAR JANET: Could you please identify the problem with this leaf? We have four of these trees that line our patio and provide wonderful shade. Each of the tree…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBREAKING GROUND: Harvest cool season vegetables while planting for the summer
We have had more than our fair share of storm damage the past few years. Some gardeners may need to rethink their once-shade gardens until new trees can be pla…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Don’t plant invasive privet
DEAR JANET: I'm hoping you can help me identify the tree in the photos I'm attaching... I always enjoyed it. It draped over my fence and was so pretty in the s…
