Tim Johnson – Page 43

If your viburnums are full of holes, viburnum leaf beetle is probably to blame

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

The leaves of my arrowwood viburnums look like they have been shredded. I had always believed this viburnum was trouble-free and easy to grow. What is this problem and what...

Gardeners, whip out the color wheel to craft eye-catching plant combos

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I am looking for some direction on how to use color with my annual plantings at home. My combinations seem to be off each year and I would like some...

Lawn thinning out beneath a cluster of trees? Too much shade could be wreaking havoc

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I am having trouble getting grass to grow well in some shady areas of my garden, especially in one section of the front yard where I have planted a group...

Missed the spring planting season? It’s not too late to plant.

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I have been doing a lot of traveling and missed the spring planting season and am wondering if it is OK to still do some planting. There is some very...

Fungal diseases may be cause of brown spots on tree leaves

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

There are lots of brown spots on the leaves of my sugar maple this spring. I have never noticed it being this bad in past years. What is this and...

Rabbits feasting on your garden? Wire fencing is your friend

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I am having problems with rabbits in my garden and would like some advice on how to prevent or minimize damage to my plants. — Beth Jameson, Park Ridge As...

Stop and smell the roses — or chocolate cosmos. These plants make your garden smell as good as it looks.

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I’d like to make my garden more fragrant. What are some plants I can add that also bloom in the summer? — Robin Page, Arlington Heights When planning out a...

Mow short, mulch, fertilize: Strategies for a good-looking lawn

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Can you provide some simple tips on how to improve the condition of my lawn? I would like a decent-looking lawn without going to a lot of trouble to do...

What’s the actual difference between a weed and a flower?

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Is there a difference between a weed and a flower, other than what an individual gardener thinks is a good or bad plant? My neighbor and I were debating this...

Premature snipping, excessive moisture, browsing deer can endanger tulips

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

I tried planting tulips last fall and am enjoying their show this spring. What steps should I take to maintain a good display of tulips in the coming years? —...

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