Pruning conifers
There’s a conifer for almost any landscaping situation. They can be mixed into perennial gardens or foundation plantings.
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February 2009
Fire blight
This aptly named infectious disease makes a tree look scorched, with leaves and stems withered to brown or black.
Slide show: Orange flowers
Because it really stands out, even at a distance, it can be hard to incorporate into the garden.
Cochineal scale
Cochineal scale are small (up to 1/4-in.) crimson insects that attack Opuntia, such as prickly pear and cholla cactus.
Penstemon
Need a plant for that hot, dry spot? Also want hummingbirds? Choose a penstemon!
Narrowleaf hawksbeard
At 8 to 20 in. tall, narrowleaf hawksbeard looks like a dandelion on steroids. In fact, this edible annual’s leaves can be used just like a dandelion’s, as a green in salads.
Birdbath basics
Some types of birdbath are more attractive to birds, and safer for them, than other designs.
Deer damage
Deer populations, once hunted to near extinction, are rebounding to their highest levels ever.
