What makes a plant invasive and harmful? Let’s look at some examples
Invasive plants can have widespread and long-lasting impacts.
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Why lettuce will flower and grow bitter and what you can do about it
Plus, how to deal with giant whiteflies.
Why the invasive rodent species nutria are such a problematic pest
They tend to eat entire plants – roots and all.
What to do about cottony cushion scale, a common pest of citrus
The crawlers are tiny and have red bodies with black legs and antennae.
What has been leaving empty snail shells in your shed? Probably rats.
If you have rats in your garden (or shed), first make sure any food sources...
Why you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees
When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the...
What’s the trick to getting this frost-tender shrub to survive a cold winter?
Plus, what to know if your dog is eating wild mustard flowers.
If your camellia flowers are being ruined by fungus, you have some options
You ask and the Master Gardener answers.
Learning the difference between ‘topping’ and proper pruning of a tree
Pruning fruit trees to reduce size is a different matter.
What to know about daffodils bulbs and when to plant them
Get answers to your gardening questions.