White flies are a common nuisance on houseplants
There are a bunch of white bugs flying around my houseplants. What are they, and should I do something about them? — Preston Lewis, Woodstock White flies (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) are...
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Winter is a good time to start removing invasive buckthorn
I just purchased a home with a large wooded area that has lots of buckthorn. What is the best way to get rid of the buckthorn so that I can...
Fungus gnats prey on indoor plants with high humidity and moisture
I have noticed some insects that look like mosquitoes flying around my house plants when I move the pots or water them. Are these harmful to my plants and what...
Seasonal maintenance for roses depends on the type
Do I need to do anything special to my roses this fall? I have heard that they need special winter protection. — Beth Jefferson, Rogers Park The proper maintenance program...
Is it OK to stop mowing the lawn now?
Is it OK to stop mowing my lawn now? — Robert Jones, Chicago The optimum time to stop mowing your lawn will vary from year to year, depending on the...
How to manage that accumulation of fallen leaves
Is it OK for me to leave leaves on the lawn this fall, as my work schedule has changed and I have much less time to garden than in previous...
Lady palms can perform well indoors, but they need enough indirect light
I purchased three lady palms late last year and thought they would look nice in the corners of my family room. The plants looked great for the first few months...
When to worry about needle loss on white pines
My large and well-established white pines have dropped a bunch of leaves seemingly overnight last week, and I am worried about them. Is there something affecting white pines this year,...
It’s not too late to move peonies within the garden; here’s how
I would like to move some peonies to a new spot in my garden late this fall. When is the best time to move them, and how do you recommend...
Anti-desiccant spray is unnecessary in most garden situations
My gardening friends are advising me to use an anti-desiccant spray on my boxwood and evergreen rhododendrons to help protect them this winter. Is this worth doing? — Beth Jefferson,...