Archive for February 2009
Pruning conifers — February 24, 2009
There’s a conifer for almost any landscaping situation. They can be mixed into perennial gardens or foundation plantings.
Fire blight — February 24, 2009
This aptly named infectious disease makes a tree look scorched, with leaves and stems withered to brown or black.
Slide show: Orange flowers — February 17, 2009
Because it really stands out, even at a distance, it can be hard to incorporate into the garden.
Cochineal scale — February 17, 2009
Cochineal scale are small (up to 1/4-in.) crimson insects that attack Opuntia, such as prickly pear and cholla cactus.
Penstemon — February 10, 2009
Need a plant for that hot, dry spot? Also want hummingbirds? Choose a penstemon!
Narrowleaf hawksbeard — February 10, 2009
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 — February 3, 2009
Some types of birdbath are more attractive to birds, and safer for them, than other designs.
Deer damage — February 3, 2009
Deer populations, once hunted to near extinction, are rebounding to their highest levels ever.
