QUESTION FROM READER: I’m new to gardening and have planted a few flowers this year. I’ve had some success, but several plants have died or are suffering in the heat. I want to buy more plants for the fall, mainly perennials. But I spent a lot of money on these plants. They were pretty expensive. … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (September Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: Lately, I’ve noticed beetles are eating my roses. I’m also seeing black spots on the leaves. Is there something I can do to stop both of these problems, and is there a way to prevent them from happening again? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Great question! With summer here, insects and fungus are … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (August Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: How do you get inspiration for your landscape? We want to create several gardens in our yard but are unsure which plants to put together. GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We’ve always drawn inspiration from our own creativity. We’ve self-taught through trial and error, ultimately finding the “right” combination of plants for our … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (June Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: Is it necessary to fertilize plants, especially perennials? I thought if my plants came back, regular watering was enough. Also, if fertilizer is needed, how often should it be used, and when is the best time to apply it? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Yes! Fertilizer is food for your plants. It provides … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (May Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: I live in Stuart, Virginia, where we’ve had some rain but not a lot. I’ve noticed more weeds in our yard this year, particularly clover. They also seem to be popping up sooner. When is the best time to apply weed control, and is there one you recommend? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (April Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: I’m interested in buying a few house plants for my new condo, but I’ve never had a plant before. Can you tell me the best indoor plants to buy and which ones are the easiest to care for? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Congratulations on your new condo! Having indoor plants will be a wonderful … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (March Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: What plants do you recommend for the fall and winter seasons? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We like getting the most bang for our buck when selecting plants. That’s why we start with a foundation of hardy perennial plants and work in other plants from there. With that said, we recommend plants that … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (February Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: I recently read your post that talked about covering plants for the winter. What do the terms “tender” or “sensitive” plants mean, and what type of plants fall into this category? Can you give specific examples of plants that need to be covered? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Generally speaking, plants considered tender … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (January Edition)
QUESTION FROM READER: “I over-seed my grass every year with a quality fescue seed. For years, I’ve maintained a beautiful lush green lawn. Recently, I noticed the heat and humidity are causing brown patches and thought it might be the seed I’m using. So, this year I had a lawn company aerate and over-seed with … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (December Edition)