Author Archives: Carol Reese

I’m planting an area beneath 30- to 40-foot pine trees. Is there a groundcover for shade that can live in pine needles?—D.T., Tenn.

Is it safe to use black walnut leaves in compost?

Should I feed shrubs in the fall?

Cannas and elephant ears aren’t hardy in my area. How should I store them over the winter?

What is the correct way to prune a Physocarpus ‘Summer Wine’?