Garden Q & A

How to prevent an excess buildup of thatch Most homeowners bag lawn clippings because they think that the clippings add to the buildup of thatch.

Feeding lawns recommendation We recommend feeding lawns every two months during the growing season. You can start off by applying a lawn food in late

Tips to get your plants rooted Stand back, look your plant straight in the eye, and ask it! No beating around the bush (forgive the

Pruning Japanese maples Japanese maples can be lightly tip-pruned during the summer months to control new growth or runaway water shoots, but save the major

The more sun, the sweeter your fruit will be First, fruit trees need a minimum of at least half a day of sunlight each day

Plants can outgrow their container Unfortunately, plants are not like the fish in your tank that only grow to the size of their home. Plants

Where they’re coming from and how to control them Not really, but elves sure like them! Mushrooms are the spore-producing structures of certain kinds of

It depends on why you are using it Most types of mulch take a few years to break down and decompose. How much you use-and

Effective way to prevent urine damage Hmm…let’s see…do you own a dog? (More on that later.) First, check to see if the damage spots are

Drying effects of the heat That depends how long your plants have been suffering. Plants don’t die from heat exposure, but rather from a lack