‘Victoria’ mealycup sage
What could be better in a summer border than a lush mass of blue flowers? ‘Victoria’ is one of the …
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July 2008
Root-knot nematodes
There are good nematodes that feed on decaying plants and there are bad nematodes that feed on living plants.
Slide show: Small water features
No matter where you live, or what size your garden is, it’s nice to have the cool sounds of moving …
Botrytis on peonies
Peony bushes can suffer from a variety of fungal diseases and Botrytis is a big one
Video: Loading and lifting a wheelbarrow
Loading and lifting a wheelbarrow can be back-breaking work — unless you know the correct technique. Find out the best …
Creeping bellflower
Most bellflowers are well-behaved garden plants, but creeping bellflower, or rampion, is just a little too aggressive.
Designing with marigolds
Marigolds are some of the most versatile annuals you can grow. They will blend with almost any color in your …
Heat stress symptoms
Summer heat can be as damaging as winter cold. Here are some symptoms of heat-stress damage and some strategies for …
Shrubby St. John’s wort
Sometimes it seems that all the best shrubs either flower in the spring or have fabulous fall color, leaving the …
Verticillium wilt
If the leaves of your annual flowers and vegetable plants seem to be yellowing and curling, your garden may be …
