Archive for July 2008
‘Victoria’ mealycup sage — July 29, 2008
What could be better in a summer border than a lush mass of blue flowers? ‘Victoria’ is one of the best sages for massing, and the flowers and foliage are denser than many other species.
Root-knot nematodes — July 29, 2008
There are good nematodes that feed on decaying plants and there are bad nematodes that feed on living plants.
Slide show: Small water features — July 22, 2008
No matter where you live, or what size your garden is, it’s nice to have the cool sounds of moving water nearby.
Botrytis on peonies — July 22, 2008
Peony bushes can suffer from a variety of fungal diseases and Botrytis is a big one
Video: Loading and lifting a wheelbarrow — July 15, 2008
Loading and lifting a wheelbarrow can be back-breaking work — unless you know the correct technique. Find out the best and safest way to do these tasks.
Creeping bellflower — July 15, 2008
Most bellflowers are well-behaved garden plants, but creeping bellflower, or rampion, is just a little too aggressive.
Designing with marigolds — July 8, 2008
designing with marigolds
Marigolds are some of the most versatile annuals you can grow. They will blend with almost any color in your garden and have a variety of heights. Since marigolds are heat- and drought-tolerant, they’re excellent subjects for containers, where the soil sometimes dries out between waterings. Unless you are planting a big container [...]
Heat stress symptoms — July 8, 2008
Summer heat can be as damaging as winter cold. Here are some symptoms of heat-stress damage and some strategies for surviving the summer.
Shrubby St. John’s wort — July 1, 2008
Sometimes it seems that all the best shrubs either flower in the spring or have fabulous fall color, leaving the summer bare. Here’s a shrub that’s showy in the summer.
Verticillium wilt — July 1, 2008
If the leaves of your annual flowers and vegetable plants seem to be yellowing and curling, your garden may be infected with verticillium wilt.
