Christmas Ferns: A Small Step Towards Climate Solutions
Polystichum acrostichoides with moss. A Very Personal Challenge As more and more of us feel the effects of chaotic weather patterns and climate change on our own communities and…
Polystichum acrostichoides with moss. A Very Personal Challenge As more and more of us feel the effects of chaotic weather patterns and climate change on our own communities and…
…them or not because they are tough, easy to grow, and beautiful. They come with side benefits; their essential oils not only offer fragrance and flavor, but they also deter…
…These common trees make an excellent windbreak around cultivated fields and help control erosion near waterways with their fine, fibrous root systems. They are also good trees to plant near…
…reversed direction, it became common for people to reverse their roles as well. The “Lord of Misrule,” from Rome’s Saturnalia celebration, survived in English custom and may have come with…
…compelled to tidy up the leaves and sticks as they fall, to cut back perennials as they fade, to pull out the annuals before they freeze, and to prune back…
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…scald. Crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, are considered a relatively problem-free tree. The Clemson Cooperative Extension website cites the most common problems as powdery mildew, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, Japanese beetles,…
…bloom in late summer on a compact habit and foliage that is less disease-prone. We are all familiar with the daisy-like bright yellow flowers with dark brown cones. ‘American Gold…
…in the shade allows us to design comfortable outdoor areas to relax, entertain, and putter in our gardens in comfort. Shielded from harmful rays from the sun, we can cultivate…
…he and Fran Geissler, who was Director of the office at that time, and Stormwater Specialist Pat Menichino, came to speak at a community meeting our neighborhood association organized titled,…