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Rose of Sharon Seeds: Althea Out of Control? 27 Aug 2013 | 11:58 am
Do you have a problem with "volunteer" althea (picture) seedlings pushing up all over, where you don't want them? Althea (or "rose of sharon") puts out lots of seeds in fall, and the seeds sprout read...
How to Kill Bittersweet 26 Aug 2013 | 11:56 am
This is the time of year when many landscapes in North America are bathed in the color afforded by bittersweet. Of course, the overwhelming beauty of the plant's colorful fall leaves and berries is po...
How to Remove Ticks 25 Aug 2013 | 11:39 am
Yard work should reduce stress, not increase it. While I hope to take that believe to the grave with me, I'm still often reminded that hazards lurk out there in my yard. Some of the hazards involve bu...
What Plants Are Best for Fall Color? 24 Aug 2013 | 11:49 am
"Fall color" -- when you hear those words, the image immediately evoked is probably that of some gorgeous fall foliage tree, especially a maple. But maples are large trees, a fact that may put a dampe...
Grow Chinese Lanterns for Fall Crafts 23 Aug 2013 | 11:51 am
Chinese lanterns are well known amongst people who enjoy crafts. Grown on a plant named Physalis alkekengi, these colorful pods are a natural for fall decor, due to their brilliant orange color. They ...
Picture of the Day: Bittersweet Nightshade 22 Aug 2013 | 11:35 am
Do you have bittersweet nightshade on your property? You may very well have seen it around for years without knowing what it's called. Did you also know that it's poisonous, as the "nightshade" part o...
Of Dolphins and Delphiniums 21 Aug 2013 | 11:31 am
Did you know that the name of the plant we call "delphinium" derives from the Greek word for "little dolphin"? Not a really obvious connection, I realize; I explain in my article on 'Black Knight' del...
Spice Up Your Containers With Something Different This Fall 20 Aug 2013 | 11:10 am
Do you stick that same pot of chrysanthemums or asters out on the porch every fall? Aren't you tired of it by now? Perhaps it's time for a change. Kerry Michaels, About.com's Guide to Container Garden...
Grow Sourwood Trees If You're Impatient for Fall Foliage 19 Aug 2013 | 12:34 pm
Sourwood trees are among the first to provide autumn color in eastern North America, making them great fall foliage trees. As Steve Nix observes, "By late August it is common to see the foliage of you...
Burning Bush: Fall From Grace of a Fall-Foliage Star 18 Aug 2013 | 11:35 am
Burning bush shrubs put on a fall foliage show for the ages. Their fall foliage color ranges from red to pinkish-red. Burning bush also bears reddish-orange berries in autumn. In winter, snow and ice ...
