Garden Q & A

Mowing tips The easy answer would be once per week in the growing season. A good rule-of-thumb is to remove no more than one-third of

How to deal with your neighbor’s cats First of all, remove any existing calling cards from your vegetable garden. If you can identify which one

Plants depends partly on location This question is a bit more complex than it looks, since it depends partly on location. In Alaska, a full-shade

The proper way to install a plant Most plants will benefit from being planted with the top of the root ball at the existing soil

Ladybugs are predatory insects They sure do! In fact, ladybugs are one of the most effective predatory insects around-and love to make a meal out

Rainwater is oxygenated, un-chlorinated and warmer than tap water Yes. Many municipal water systems put chlorine and other chemicals in the water. Chlorine is bad

Taking Cuttings From Herbs You can take cuttings any time that the mother plants are still actively growing and healthy. Always use a shallow (less

How much shade you actually have That depends on how much shade you actually have. Fescue types of grass will tolerate shade better than most

Naturally-occurring ingredients A fertilizer can be labeled as all-organic when it is completely composed of naturally-occurring ingredients. While people place an organic label on manures-and

Signs of a poor drainage First, your plants won’t look happy. (Surprise!) The foliage will look dull and lack the luster and intense color of