‘Fireworks’ goldenrod
Talk about well-named plants. The arching, brilliant yellow flowers of ‘Fireworks’ goldenrod look just like their namesake.
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October 2010
Banded woolly bear
Cool fall temperatures bring out fuzzy little caterpillars called “woolly bears,” or “woolly worms.”
Slide show: Big, beautiful blooms
Want to know an easy way to add a big punch of color to your garden? Grow plants with huge ...
4 easy steps to make compost tea
What if you discovered, with just a few scoops of compost, you could improve your garden soil by taking care ...
Velvetleaf
Velvetleaf, also called “Indian mallow” or “butter print,” was introduced to North America from southern Asia in the 1700s.
Slide show: 3 Seasons of bulbs
Planting bulbs is an easy way to provide a colorful show for up to several weeks with little or no ...
Whitefly
Whiteflies feed on the foliage of several shrubs and trees (especially citrus) and most types of house plants or greenhouse-grown ...
Create a pleasant path
Walkways made of stone have a timeless beauty. They’re firm underfoot and create an intriguing spot to grow plants.
Gladiola scab
You’ll first notice gladiola scab (caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas marginata) as you dig the corms in fall.
