Author: Stephanie Ann Turner

This Month in Your Garden – May 2023

May 1, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Though summer is not quite here, the heat is on its way. May is the month to start turf care. Care is based on the type of turf. With mower blades fully...

Caring for Spring-blooming Bulbs

Mar 13, 2023 | In the Garden

A couple of small patches of daffodils in my yard bring me joy each spring. A few years back, I purchased a few pots of declining plants at the local box store in late spring and plunked them in the...

Phylloxera of Pecan

Feb 10, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Nuts, Problems

Learn how to identify and manage phylloxera infestations in pecan trees.

This Month in Your Garden – September 2022

Sep 1, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Brad Fowler September is a good time to consider applying an ant bait to help control those pesky fire ants. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the label of the...

Tomatoes in Containers

Apr 12, 2022 | In the Garden

Gardeners across the U.S. are in varying stages of preparing their vegetable gardens. Most will choose to include tomatoes in their plans. According to garden.org, tomatoes are the number one...

Plan a Garden Full of Winners

Jan 3, 2022 | In the Garden

Another group of tested and trialed garden plants have proven themselves winners in the All-America Selections (AAS) program. The twelve 2022 winners include four flowers and eight new vegetables...

Ornamental grass lovers- your time is at hand!

Sep 7, 2021 | In the Garden

The Perennial Plant of the Year® for 2022 is a lovely native grass, little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). The Perennial Plant Association designates a plant of the year annually. They choose...

Tool Hygiene

Jun 17, 2021 | In the Garden

A gardener’s tools can make or break even the most mundane tasks. If tools are kept in good condition, they will make tasks easier and not cause other trouble down the road. Most people realize that...

Arugula, Kale, Mesclun, Mustard, and Swiss Chard

Mar 2, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Grow a variety of leafy greens with this guide to planting, watering, and harvesting for fresh salads.

Are Those Old Vegetable Seed Still Good?

Jan 19, 2021 | In the Garden

Many gardeners have a collection of seed packets that contain seeds that didn’t make it into the garden in years past. Before purchasing more seed, check the stock of any seed still on hand from...

Salvia

Jan 4, 2021 | Flowers, Landscape

Learn how Salvia can enhance your landscape with its striking flowers and adaptability.

Garden Apps

Jan 4, 2021 | In the Garden

If you have a smartphone, then you are aware that the number of apps available is astounding, and indeed, no matter what you search, you’ll likely find that “There’s an app for that!” Thankfully,...