Oftentimes we see caterpillars that produce large unsightly webs or "tents" in our deciduous trees and we think "uh-oh that doesn't look very promising". And you would be right, these caterpillars are … [Read more...] about A Who’s Who in the Pest Caterpillar World
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The Dreaded Black Spot on Hydrangeas
This year has been quite a rainy one and along with the weather, unwanted visitors have arrived into the gardens; namely fungus. Although the plants have been well-hydrated, which is definitely a … [Read more...] about The Dreaded Black Spot on Hydrangeas
A Few Tips for Container Planting
Container planting can be a pleasurable, yet difficult undertaking if you want to have your plants survive in the containers over the harsh Winter season. And I know how nice it is to have color on … [Read more...] about A Few Tips for Container Planting
A How-to Guide: Pruning Hydrangeas
At the Nursery I get so many questions about pruning Hydrangeas and why haven't my hydrangeas bloomed this year. Oftentimes, the reason for the non-blooming is due to untimely pruning. It's not … [Read more...] about A How-to Guide: Pruning Hydrangeas
Spring Tips for Prepping Your Garden
Early Spring is an exciting time, things are warming up and the cold weather is fading. The weather can be quite finicky in March and early April, with random snow storms and cold snaps … [Read more...] about Spring Tips for Prepping Your Garden