By Heather O’Bryan Columnist and Horticulturist Oh, spring, how I love all that you bring to us, from the first break of the crocus to the sunny daffodils brightening the leafless landscape. From the first break of buds on trees like Bradford pear and ornamental cherry to the showy blooms of the rhododendron and azalea,…
By Heather O’Bryan Columnist and Horticulturist Homeowners all over the country are facing various problems in their yards. Whether it is a soggy spot, a hill that is eroding or a place where grass won’t grow, the possibilities are endless. But fear not, most of these issues can be solved with a little ingenuity and…
By Heather O’Bryan Columnist and Horticulturist Every year, as Memorial day passes and America’s Independence Day approaches, my mind turns to the garden. Not only because it is prime veggie garden season, but also for the knockout roses that need pruning and the new plantings I have planned. That’s right, I am still planting in…
Earlier this week I was asked where someone could locate a weeping willow tree. Then, I came across the same subject in a Facebook forum I follow. The truth is, I rarely suggest planting a weeping willow unless you have a watering hole big enough to keep the tree’s thirst quenched so it doesn’t go…