Author: Allen Wilson
Leaf and Fruit Disease Prevention
Our rainy, high humidity spring weather is ideal for the development of a number of leaf and fruit diseases. Most of these diseases can be reduced by cleaning up last […]
Planting Time
Although container trees and shrubs can be planted year round, spring is one of the very best times to plant. The cool weather allows root systems to become established while […]
Fertilize Lawns, Trees, Shrubs
Established lawns, trees, and shrubs will appreciate fertilizer while they are making their new spring growth. I have learned from experience that trees and shrubs do very well with lawn […]
Easy-to-Grow hanging house plants
Here are 5 varieties of trailing house plants that almost anyone can grow. They are all easy to start with a branch cut off of an existing plant. Although they […]
Fruit for Northwest Gardens
The Pacific Northwest has been and continues to be one of the main sources of fruit for the world. Why not grow more fruit yourself? Then you can control exactly […]
Controlling Moss
I have a lot of moss on the lawn and beds on the north side of my house. What is the best way to get rid of it? Moss buildup has […]
Pruning Young Fruit Trees
Pruning Young Fruit Trees I read your article about pruning old apple trees. I have several young semi-dwarf fruit trees (apple, plum, peach, pear) which are 2 to 5 years old. […]
Pruning Old Apple Trees
I purchased a home with some older apple trees that have not been properly pruned for years. They originally had some good branches at a lower level, but they have […]
Pruning Established Grape Vines
Established grape vines usually consist of a major trunk with several older, dark colored vines extending outward on a trellis or arbor. After several years, the older vines may become […]
Grow Herbs Inside for Fresh Use
There is nothing like fresh herbs in preparing your favorite dishes. Most common herbs can be grown easily in a sunny window. A south-facing window works best, but east or […]