‘Hocus Pocus’ speedwell
If spike flowers are the exclamation points of the garden, ‘Hocus Pocus’ will cause a lot of excitement.
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May 2011
Toads
Toads are nocturnal — they sleep during the day and feed at night. One toad can eat as many as 50 ...
The right shovel for the job
There are a lot of different types of shovels out there, but with the right tool, not only will you ...
Ivyleaf morning glory
In summer, large showy pink or purple flowers open along the stems of this annual weed.
Elegant basket
This sun-loving container looks good from spring to first frost. Keep it watered though, since this hanging basket is only ...
Rust on beans
Rust can live in your soil for years. When the conditions are right (mainly long cool and wet periods) the ...
Slide show: Luscious peonies
Those luscious pink, white or deep red peonies that Grandma grew were a welcome sight in spring and had a ...
Leafhopper
Leafhoppers belong to one of the largest families of insects. They feed on scores of plants, including grasses, vegetables and ...
Slide show: Remove a limb in 3 easy cuts
Sooner or later you’ll probably need to take off a tree limb to repair storm damage or to keep ...
Prostrate knotweed
Growing 1 to 2 in. tall and spreading 8 to 48 in. wide, prostrate knotweed forms mats from a central ...
