Author: Robert F. Polomski

Leaf Drop in Evergreens

Apr 26, 2022 | In the Garden

You may have noticed your evergreen shrubs and trees shedding yellow and brown leaves this spring. It seems unusual, but it could be a normal leaf and needle drop. While some may believe that...

Caladium

Apr 15, 2022 | Annuals, Foliage, Landscape

Discover how Caladiums can brighten up your garden with their vibrant, tropical appeal.

Sweetpotato

Apr 13, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Grow sweet potatoes successfully with this guide to planting slips, caring for vines, and harvesting.

To Shear or Not to Shear

Mar 28, 2022 | In the Garden

Shearing hedges into cubes, globes, and squares is a form of architectural pruning that balances appearance with shrub health. This balancing act is most evident in the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in...

A Shrub Do-over Involves a Makeover

Mar 10, 2022 | In the Garden

Do your flowering shrubs need a makeover? Perhaps it’s the overgrown shrub that craves your contact whenever you use the front door or carport. Maybe it’s an old shrub that lost its vitality and...

Peace Lily

Feb 15, 2022 | Flowering, Foliage, Indoor Plants

Discover how to maintain peace lilies, including watering, light, and humidity requirements for stunning blooms.

Sycamore

Feb 10, 2022 | Landscape, Trees

Learn about the majestic Sycamore tree, a standout choice for large spaces with its unique bark and shade.

Pawpaw

Jan 28, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits

Explore the benefits of pawpaw trees and learn how to cultivate this exotic fruit in your garden.

Growing Gold in the Winter Landscape

Jan 24, 2022 | In the Garden

I’ve made it clear in this blog that Winter is my least favorite season. Therefore, I always seek winter-blooming flowers to raise my spirits. However, before the yellow-flowered daffodils bloom to...

American Holly

Dec 14, 2021 | In the Garden

While the Christmas tree takes the front-and-center stage during this holiday season, supported by a cast of poinsettias, cyclamens, kalanchoes, Christmas cactuses, and amaryllises, hollies often...

Potato

Oct 26, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Plant, grow, and harvest potatoes with this step-by-step guide for a reliable and versatile crop.

Persimmons

Oct 26, 2021 | In the Garden

When it comes to choosing landscape trees, I look for trees that have multi-season interest.  I’ve seen too many fleeting beauties that bear a fireworks display of flowers in the spring that lasts...