Using containers in borders
Containers aren’t just for porches, patios and decks — you can also put them in your perennial borders. Here are …
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August 2008
Grasshoppers
If you’ve walked through tall grass in the summer, you’ve seen grasshoppers leaping away in all directions.
Swordleaf inula
If you have clay soil, you might want to try growing swordleaf inula. The mounds of small swordlike leaves are …
Septoria leaf spot
Septoria leaf spot is a common fungal disease that can affect black-eyed Susans. It begins with brown-black spots on the …
Mantids
Mantids are among nature’s most elegant, efficient and lethal predators. But despite their movie-monster appearance and ferocious reputations, they make …
Common ragweed
If you suffer from hay fever, this is the culprit. Common ragweed can grow anywhere from 1 to 4 ft. …
Nasturtiums in salads
Not only are nasturtiums beautiful garden flowers, they’re edible! Add leaves and flowers to salads and summer pizzas for a …
Blossom-end rot on peppers
Blossom-end rot is a common problem with peppers, tomatoes, melons and squash. It starts out as a round, sunken, soft …
