I would like to collect lotus seed pods for flower arrangements. I heard now is a good time to walk along lakeshores and find ...

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Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

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What are the benefits of no-till gardening? The no-till methods are better for the soil than annual tilling, helping to maintain good soil structure which also leads to improved nutrient recycling, ...

Q: Last week you helped us figure out which blooming shrub we have in the backyard and looking it up, we’re in complete agreement. Thank you! Now, I did mention that the winter jasmine, planted near ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task by far. I prune plants that have gotten overgrown very aggressively, and I suspect that will be the best approach for you, too. Most gardeners are hesitant to ...

Happy March Master Gardeners! Are you ready for the big Spring rush to begin? Planning and evaluating your gardens and yard; what needs attention, what to change and what to keep. Maybe starting ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Hydrangeas are a perennial favorite in Northwest Louisiana, but they are also a source of perennial confusion. Akin's Nursery owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the most common ...

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should I remove? Answer: Most gardeners choose the middle of February for major rose pruning. All ...