This post is meant to simplify plant diseases and their control. I hope I don’t offend any plant pathologist out there. My father was a...

When we inspect our gardens we might notice small striped beetles on our cucumber, squash and melon plants. Sometimes they are spotted....

It’s gardening season and many new gardeners are setting out to grow their own food. Weather conditions can be a big challenge. Strong...

Last week I profiled some sun loving plants that attract hummingbirds. This week I’ll discuss my favorite shade dwellers that...

Hummingbird attractants for sunny places People often ask me which plant attracts hummingbirds best. That certainly depends. Sun vs shade...

Often times the eastern cottontail rabbit is more visible in our neighborhoods than in areas where people normally hunt them. They’re...

With the onset of oppressive heat many of our landscape plants show signs of stress. Others thrive in it. Lantana is one woody perennial...

Last time I discussed annuals for sunny spots. This time I’ll profile annual plants for shady locations in eastern North Carolina. There...

Roses have always been popular for landscaping. They are adaptable and provide color. Years ago, most rose enthusiasts preferred the...

Is there any flower that stirs more positive emotion than the rose? We’ve cultivated them for thousands of years as symbols of love and...

Sprengeri fern and strawberry begonia are versatile plants that can handle the cold We all like tough plants. We also like plants that...

Most of us look forward to a little more living space in summer. The houseplants go to the porch, patio or deck. Some folks don’t do that...

Most people don’t like to spray pesticides inside their homes, and I don’t blame them. I do like houseplants but so don’t certain insects...

This recent warm weather has enticed many to get outside and work on their yards. I’m all for that. In fact, now is a good time to prune...

It’s March. Don’t let this winter weather dampen your spring gardening plans. You’ll be out working the soil before long. Just remember...