The following post is excerpted from the May/June 2005 issue of Horticulture. Question: I’m having a bad problem with worm castings in my lawn. The turf is turning a lumpy, muddy mess. What can I do?
How to Reduce Worm Castings In Your Lawn
Tag Archives: Q&A
Q &A | Early Onion Harvesting
Question: I’ve been told that if I knock over the tops of my onions, they will be ready to harvest earlier. Is this true?
Cheap Containers for Small Spaces
The following is an excerpt from Small-Space Container Gardens by Fern Richardson (Timber Press, 2012). The book walks you through beautifying a small space, such as a balcony, porch, patio or small yard, even on a tight budget. Sometimes finding … Read Article
Varieties of Thorn-Free Roses
Question: I am in love with roses, but not their thorns. I have seen thorn-free roses, but I don’t know their names. Can you suggest some good varieties? Fortunately, there are a number of roses that have smooth or nearly … Read Article
How to Replant Your Florist’s Hydrangeas
Question: Can I plant a florist’s hydrangea outdoors after the blooms fade? Florist’s hydrangeas are native to the temperate, maritime climate of Japan, on the Pacific side of Honshu Island. While crown hardy to USDA Zone 6, florist’s hydrangeas cannot … Read Article
Hybrid Geraniums | Calliope vs. Caliente
Question: What can you tell me about the new Calliope and Caliente geraniums? The Calliope and Caliente series of hybrid geraniums are a result of over 10 years of refining ivy-zonal crosses to harvest the best features of each type … Read Article
Annuals Aren’t Evil: Reasons to Grow Annual Flowers
Question: I’ve read some opinions on different blogs stating that annuals aren’t a great choice because the methods of producing them aren’t always ecologically friendly and because they take a lot of water and fertilizer to grow well. Your thoughts?
Stake Your Plants: Kinds of Garden Stakes and Tomato Cages
Question: Can you walk me through the different kinds of garden stakes and which stake would be best for what plants?
How to Make a Climbing Rose Look Fuller
Here’s a very easy way to make a climbing rose appear more lush and cover an arbor or trellis better. Read Article
Designing and Growing the Cutting Garden
Question: What can you tell me about growing a cutting garden?
Hillside Gardens
I want to develop the back of our yard into a new garden, but it is a hillside. Do you have advice for planting on a slope? Read Article