King Tut Egyptian papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) was a show stopper when it was introduced several years ago, favored for its dramatic height in a large container or in the ground. It ...
Archives for September 2016
Hold off on pruning shrubs now
The temptation is great this time of year to shape up the shrubs. Don’t. Pruning forces new growth. The new leaves and branch tips will not have enough time to harden off or ...
Development threatens 300-year-old forest land at Crown Hill Cemetery
For the third time in 11 years, the oldest forested section of Crown Hill Cemetery is under threat of development. Instead of apartment buildings, condos and retail, this time ...
The high season of lawncare is upon us
If you’re like most people, you’re into the lawn big time in spring. Fertilizing. Sowing grass seed. Applying crabgrass and dandelion killers. Interest wans during the summer, ...