Zone 6b - Mid-Atlantic Gardening

It’s almost September, but there are many more weeks of warm weather left, and mosquitoes will be around a while. They’ve always been a nuisance in the garden, but with the spread of the West Nile Virus, here are a few facts you should know.

Boxwood are densely branched shrubs native to Europe and Asia. Sprigs have been found in the tombs of Romans. Boxwood is twice as hard as oak — so hard that it sinks when wet, and it’s used in the manufacture of precision instruments. It is widely used as a hedge plant, and is a common […]

What’s the number one killer of plants and trees? It’s not insects. It’s not diseases. It’s not pollution. It’s drought – or, for the home gardener, it’s neglect. Whether you’re off for a weekend trip or a week-long hiatus, your plants need watering.