Characteristics of Drought-Tolerant Perennials
How can I tell if a perennial is drought-tolerant?
Patsy Chadwick
Frequently Asked Questions About Autumn Leaves
As days grow shorter and nights grow longer, autumn puts on a color show that is both amazing and mysterious.
Seed Stratification: Why Does Temperature Make A Difference?
When some seeds fail to germinate, perhaps they just needed exposure to a period of chilly weather.
Aster Yellows — What is it and what do I do about it?
What does it mean when your Echinacea blossoms are green and sprouting weird-looking growths?
Celebrating The Garden Shed Newsletter’s 100th Issue
The Garden Shed newsletter is celebrating its 100th issue as it contemplates the future.
Ten Common Flower Garden Insect or Insect-Like Pests
Most insects in the flower garden are harmless and many are actually beneficial. But a few insect species are capable of doing significant damage.
The Ornamental Garden in January
Keep tabs on newly planted trees and shrubs to make sure they are getting enough moisture over the winter months.
How to Create a Garden Journal
Creating a garden journal is an easy and satisfying way to manage your landscape. More importantly, it can make you a better, more observant gardener.
The Ornamental Garden in December
Now that leaves have fallen, December is a good time to walk through the ornamental garden and appreciate its “bare bones.”
The Ornamental Garden in November
Take advantage of mild November days to finish preparing the ornamental garden for cold weather ahead.