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How to Deadhead Crape Myrtles for Second Blooming

“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.

How to Grow Vines in Damp Soil Around a Fountain

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

Soggy soil can mess up the balance of air and nutrient circulation. Here are some tips for growing plants around a fountain.

Help for Fertilizer Burn in Lawn

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.

Choosing the Right Size Vegetable Garden

“What size should my first summer vegetable garden be?”

One of the hardest decisions in planning a garden is deciding what size. Read on for tips on planning the garden that’s right for you.

How to Have a Weed Free Lawn

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

You can conquer a weedy lawn if you keep one thing in mind: weeds are a signal that your grass isn’t happy. Read on to find out how to transform your lawn.

How to Prevent Holly Leaf Spot

Nikki asks, “What should I do about the black spots covering the leaves of my ‘Carissa” hollies? Will this do long-term damage to my hollies?”

It sounds like your holly plants have been infected with a fungal disease called holly leaf spot. Here’s what you need to do to protect them.

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths and Larvae in Your Kitchen

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, or pantry moths. Here’s what you need to do to control and prevent them.

How To Control Moss In Your Yard

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, moss indicates that conditions in your yard are not favorable for turf grass. Read on for tips on discouraging moss.
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