IN THE GARDEN: Replace dogwoods when they decline
DEAR JANET: Can you tell me what this plant is? It volunteered last year in my yard, and I potted it to see what might become of it. It was in my garage over t…
DEAR JANET: Can you tell me what this plant is? It volunteered last year in my yard, and I potted it to see what might become of it. It was in my garage over t…
An amazing adventure has ended.
DEAR JANET: I planted this tulip poplar tree about 24 years ago, and I've never had any problems until late last summer. I noticed several limbs were bare and …
By now, all of your summer blooming shrubs that needed pruning should have had their haircut. If you didn't get around to pruning, let these summer bloomers ha…
DEAR JANET: In a recent column there was a question asked about pruning a chaste tree. You responded with it being a vitex. I was afraid I had pruned mine too …
Help celebrate our planet!
One tough plant is coming into bloom.
DEAR JANET: Last fall I sent you a picture of an Itoh peony that bloomed for the first time in the fall. Now it is blooming at the correct time. I will now wai…
The garden is alive with color and weeds.
Earth Day became an annual event starting on April 22, 1970. The goal was to have a day to support the environment and protect our planet for future generation…
DEAR JANET: Is it too late to prune this "chaste tree?" I want to make it a tree form rather than a giant bush. Also, should the tips (seed heads) be removed?
It's time to start buying plants!
DEAR JANET: I have a young redbud tree that a few years ago I transplanted. Since then, I gave it perfect conditions; mostly full sun but some dappled shade fo…
While it is still too early to do some gardening chores, there are plenty of things that you can attend to now.
DEAR JANET: Can you ID this plant (see reader photo) and its eventual size and growth characteristics? The leaves are new and will turn much greener as they ag…