In the Garden

Strategies to manage weeds in the heat

By midsummer weeds may be thriving in the garden and landscape. Many common weeds are adapted to hot and dry conditions, typically outcompeting your ...

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Troubleshooting tomato problems

One of the most satisfying—and perhaps the most annoying—plants to grow in the garden is the tomato. Gardeners frequently encounter issues like cracked skins, ...

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Battling Cottony Maple Scale

The number of homeowners sending in branches covered in cottony maple scale has skyrocketed in my office for no apparent reason. I think that ...

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Attracting pollinators to your garden

Pollinators play a vital role in our gardens and food systems. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more contribute to one-third of global food production. This ...

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