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Get the Most Out of Your Daylilies (6 photos)

August 4, 2017 Curtis Adams 0

Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) and their cultivars are landscape standards in temperate-climate zones throughout much of the world. These Asian natives perform well in a variety of growing conditions, from evenly moist, well-drained soils to somewhat …

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Hosta Alternatives for the Shaded Garden (7 photos)

June 29, 2017 Curtis Adams 0

For all the wonderful things that hosta offers, it does have downsides that limit its use. Hostas are a favorite food for deer, and they often are severely disfigured by slugs and a viral disease. Their large leaves are subject to sunburn if not kept …

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What Your Weeds May Be Trying to Tell You (9 photos)

May 27, 2017 Curtis Adams 0
Weeds are ubiquitous. They produce large volumes of seeds that find their way into every corner of the landscape, particularly places with disturbed soils. Where they find appropriate conditions they will germinate and grow. By knowing some things about a particular weed’s preferences and tolerances,…