Sherry asks “How do I get rid of torpedo grass in my lawn?”

They don't call it “creeping panic” for nothing! Torpedo grass is very difficult to control once it finds its way into your yard. Most weed killers barely slow it down, and pulling or digging only makes it grow faster. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Paul asks, “Our hollies are showing signs of iron deficiency. What should we do?”

Iron deficiency, also called iron chlorosis or lime chlorosis, starts with a yellowing of the leaves in between the dark green veins, resulting in a spidery look. Read on to find out how to diagnose and treat iron deficiency in garden plants. Read in full.

“I've heard that if you deadhead crape myrtles, they'll bloom again. Is this true?”

Many varieties of crape myrtles can be encouraged to bloom a second time, but timing is important. Read on to find out how to deadhead your crape myrtles for a late-summer show. Read in full.

Karen asks, “The soil around our fountain stays wet, and the vines we plant soon die. What should we do?”

Wet areas are tough for growing most plants. Soggy soil can cause plants to rot, and the overload of water and humidity messes up the balance of air and nutrient circulation around the plants. Here are some tips for growing plants around a fountain. Read in full.

Roger asks, “I put fertilizer on my lawn, and a few days later I had patches of dead grass! Will I have to replant, or will the grass come back?”

Over application of chemical fertilizer is one of the quickest ways to damage or kill the grass in your lawn. Read on to find out what to do if your lawn has fertilizer burn. Read in full.

I'm planting my first vegetable garden this summer, and I'm wondering what size it should be?

One of the hardest decisions when planning a vegetable garden is deciding what size garden to plant. If it's too small, you may be disappointed in the yield; but if it's too big, you'll be overwhelmed with work. Read on for tips on planning the garden that's right for you. Read in full.

Anita asks, “My front lawn is mostly weeds, but I'd like to have grass. Where do I start?”

Conquering a weedy lawn is quite a challenge, but you can be successful if you keep one thing in mind: weeds are a signal that your grass isn't happy. Read on to find out what you need to know to transform your lawn from weeds to grass. Read in full.

Nikki asks, “The leaves of my newly-planted 'Carissa' hollies are covered in black spots. What should I do? Will this do long-term damage to my hollies?”

It sounds like your holly plants have been infected with a fungal disease known as holly leaf spot, sometimes called holly tar spot. Here's what you need to know to protect your plants. Read in full.

My pantry has been invaded by little worms and moths that came from a bag of bird seed. What are they, and what should I do?

It sounds like your pantry has been infested with Indian meal moths, also known as pantry moths. Here's what you need to know about controlling and preventing Indian meal moths in your home. Read in full.

Sally asks, “What can I do to prevent moss in my yard? It's taking over the grass and spreading to my garden.”

Like many other weeds and undesirable plants, moss is a red flag indicating that conditions in your yard are not favorable for turf grass. Read on for some tips on how to discourage moss and encourage a healthy lawn. Read in full.