by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 25, 2010 | trees
December and January are traditionally the months when bare rooted trees are planted. Recent research indicates bare root trees actually do best when planted in January and February. A bare root tree is a tree that is sold with no dirt or other materials around the...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 24, 2010 | gardening101
What is an heirloom plant? That seemingly innocent question can start more fights among garden enthusiasts than anything but the “hybrid vs. open pollination” controversy. This article will discuss some definitions, the pros and cons of heirloom plants,...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 23, 2010 | gardening101
The terms “hybrid” and “open pollinated” plants are used as if every gardener knows what they mean. Further, people seem to engage in passionate debate about which type of plant is better and the shortcomings of the other type. I will not...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 21, 2010 | gardening101
You may be asking yourself why do I need a soil test? I always put the same fertilizer down at this time of year, so why waste the money? Well, by not spending $15 for a soil test, you may be wasting a lot of money on the wrong fertilizer. Worse, you may be...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 20, 2010 | gardening101
It is 103 degrees outside my window in Texas. We have another two months of close to 100 degree temperatures to go. It doesn’t get very bearable outside until October. It seems an odd time, then, to talk about planning a landscape. What plants work? Now,...
