| Binomial Nomenclature System of Plant Identification |
Carl Linnaeus was an eighteenth century botanist that introduced the world to a method of naming plants called the binomial nomenclature system. Before his system, many plants had very lengthy descriptions in Latin that were sentences long. Read More |
| Hostas — A Versatile Garden Plant |
Many home gardens have a shady spot where nothing seems to grow well. A good choice for such a spot is the versatile Hosta. It has a long standing-reputation as a plant that only grows well in shady locations. This is no longer the case. The newer varieties of Hostas grow well in direct sun. They do not have the sun scald problems associated with older varieties. Read More |
| Poinsettia Care Tips |
Many people receive plants for Christmas, but are not sure how to care for them. Three varieties that are often given as presents are the ever-popular, but most frequently killed, Poinsettia, the "kinda boring after they flower" Amaryllis, and the "How do I get this thing to bloom again?" Christmas Cactus. Read More |
| Preparing Your Lawn And Landscape For Winter |
Before we get started, there is another excellent article on preparing your lawn and landscape for winter here in our archives. "Fall Lawn Care Tips." includes such practical advice as making sure the leaves are all raked up and the need for late fall fertilization. Read More |
| Selecting Roses for Planting |
January and February are the traditional months when the seed and plant catalogues are sent. As you flip through the pages, you may wonder which type of rose plant to buy. There are hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniature teas, rose trees, and climbing roses. We consulted Crocket's Flower Garden by James Crocket (Little, Brown and Company) for some helpful advice on choosing the rose that best suits your needs and to take out some of the guess work when choosing from all the available varieties of roses. Read More |
| Squirrel Problems |
Deer are primarily a problem in rural areas or near forest preserves. Squirrels, on the other hand, can be a problem in the city, suburbs, or the country. They have adapted to city life very well, and can be a major annoyance. They will dig up your bulbs, eat all the birdseed you put out, dig holes in your lawn, chew a hole into your attic, make a mess of your garden, harass your dog, and are generally a nuisance. They can also be very cute when they hold a piece of food in their little paws and delicately nibble at it. Read More |
| Winter Indoor Plant Care Tips |
Normally we provide you with information about weed control and lawn care for your outdoor landscape. Since it’s winter, however, we will move indoors and provide you with information on the care of your indoor plants also known as your interiorscape. Here, Spring-Green's Harold Enger shares some hints, personal experience and insights to avoid the most common mistakes made in the care of indoor plants. Read More |
| Winter Lawn Mower Maintenance |
In our effort to find chores and tasks to keep you busy during the year, and especially during the winter, we are going to focus our attention to a critical part of good lawn care — your lawn mower. Read More |