IN THE GARDEN: An early, but cool, spring requires patience
DEAR JANET: Is it too late to prune this "chaste tree?" I want to make it a tree form rather than a giant bush. Also, should the tips (seed heads) be removed?
DEAR JANET: Is it too late to prune this "chaste tree?" I want to make it a tree form rather than a giant bush. Also, should the tips (seed heads) be removed?
Earth Day became an annual event starting on April 22, 1970. The goal was to have a day to support the environment and protect our planet for future generation…
DEAR JANET: I have a young redbud tree that a few years ago I transplanted. Since then, I gave it perfect conditions; mostly full sun but some dappled shade fo…
While it is still too early to do some gardening chores, there are plenty of things that you can attend to now.
DEAR JANET: Can you ID this plant (see reader photo) and its eventual size and growth characteristics? The leaves are new and will turn much greener as they ag…
DEAR JANET: We were at Historic Washington State Park recently to see the daffodils. We had a wonderful guided tour and saw a quince that the guide said was 10…
DEAR JANET: There are several of these growths on a nearby oak tree. Can you identify and suggest next steps?
Gardeners were concerned we were in for a repeat of winter damage when brutal temperatures hit in January... While we can be grateful there is no new damage, m…
DEAR JANET: I have an old flowering quince bush that has really red flowers. However, the flowers are all pretty much on the top of the plant with lots of brow…
DEAR JANET: This plant mysteriously appeared in my mailbox planter. Even though it has been well below freezing here in Sherwood, the plant seems to be thrivin…
Garden centers are getting new shipments of plants weekly. If you have some empty spots in your garden, start filling those holes.
DEAR JANET: Took this picture today. Can you tell if it's fatal or just a temporary problem? There seems to be some new growth also.
DEAR JANET: We have an Amaryllis plant that is almost spent. Can it be saved for another year? This has been the best one we have ever had. The first stalk had…
Most roses set blooms on new growth, so pruning before heavy growth is underway will help you achieve the most roses.
DEAR JANET: I was hoping you could help with a problem I have with some pecans. I have several pecan trees but there are a few trees that produce pecans that h…