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Oct 162 min read

Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles?

Learn about pine tree seasonal needle drop and how to tell the difference between this natural process or signs of a larger issue.

Jul 1, 20212 min read

Plant Rx: Attack of the Aphids

Aphids: An omnipresent garden pest that will suck the sap from nearly any plant in your garden. I've seen them devour a Knockout rose...

May 28, 20212 min read

Plant Rx: How to Treat + Prevent Powdery Mildew

Rising temperatures and high humidity are perfect conditions for one of the garden's most common and insidious foes: Powdery mildew, a...

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Indoor Plants in Winter

It's a lament I hear almost every winter. A friend or client has been caring for their indoor plant with perfect consistency only to have it

Oct 21, 20202 min read

Autumn Lawn Care

One of the secrets to a gorgeous, happy lawn in spring and summer is the care you put into it in the fall. Here's my go-to list for...

Oct 15, 20202 min read

Prepping Your Garden for Winter

I've always loved the warmth and tenderness conveyed in the expression "putting the garden to bed." Good news: A few simple steps are all...

Aug 17, 20202 min read

Overcoming Late-Summer Garden Issues

Here are a few of the most common late-summer pitfalls and how to manage them with aplomb.

Jul 7, 20202 min read

3 Tips for Better Summer Tomatoes

Follow these three simple tips to ensure your tomatoes come out looking and tasting picnic perfect.

Jul 7, 20202 min read

The Buzz: What Really Keeps Mosquitoes Away?

One of the most common queries we get each season is how to get rid of mosquitoes.

May 28, 20201 min read

Plant Rx: Hydrangea Won't Bloom

Typically a show-stopper, a hydrangea bereft of blooms can be frustrating and perplexing. Here are some things to watch for.

BY KAT AUL CERVONI