Pumpkin planter
Nothing says “fall” like a pumpkin, so what could be more perfect to use for a fall container?
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October 2009
Wild parsnip
This invasive biennial is related to the edible parsnips you may grow in your vegetable garden.
Caging hyacinth bulbs
Rabbits and deer rarely munch on the bulbs, flowers or foliage of hyacinth. However, underground critters tunnel around the bulbs …
Pillbugs and sowbugs
Here are two bugs that look almost identical — pillbugs and sowbugs.
Slide show: Solutions for small gardens
No space is too small for a garden, even if it’s just a small grouping of containers on your deck. …
Rust
You’ll spot powdery rust, orange or brown spots, like these on a snapdragon, on either side of the leaf.
Cyclamen
It’s hard to say which is more appealing about cyclamen: The perky fall flowers or the charming round to heart-shaped …
Prostrate spurge
The stems and undersides of the leaves of 2-in.-tall prostrate spurge have a red tint.
