Garden
Prehistoric Conifers
At this time of year, when I hear of 6-year-olds telling Santa they’d like to find T-rex action figures under their holiday trees, I’m reminded that there are different types ...Read More
The Pandemic of the Garden: Annual Invasives
October 2020 The coronavirus lockdown has provided an opportunity for us to spend more time in our gardens. Weeding is an expected chore, obviously. But, analogous to a virus, some weeds ...Read More
Tulip Poplars and Butterflies
Enough with doom and gloom! Let’s discuss a widely growing native hardwood tree that has not been threatened by any pests or diseases. I’m referring to the tulip poplar, Liriodendron ...Read More
Supporting Monarch Butterflies
Readers who have been sheltering in place as of late should have no lack of diversions – spring is typically the busiest time in our gardens. Staying close to home provides ...Read More
Sunshine and Shadows
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to renew and revamp our gardens from the ground up. What follows are some suggestions for small-scaled groundcovers that are ideal for edging ...Read More
The Plight of the Native Ash Tree
One of our most valuable native trees, the ash, is being infected and killed by an imported wood-boring bug called the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis. The infestation, which has ...Read More
Shade-tolerant Groundcovers
Groundcovers include a diverse group of plants that often have great individual beauty and can stand on their own as specimens or accent plants in a border. Combined with more ...Read More
No-Fuss Annuals
Now that your beds have sprung to life, it’s time to fill in the bare spots. I’m providing a list of no-fuss annuals that provide pops of color, attract pollinators ...Read More
