Recently a good friend of mine complimented me on my column about late summer bloomers for the sunny border but lamented that she only had shade in her yard and couldn’t take advantage of my advice.  So for her benefit and anyone else that is faced with an overabundance of shade, here are some bloomers that will liven up any dark corner of the yard this time of the year...

Of all the chores that gardeners have to accomplish, pruning consistently remains the most...

Let’s face it, for the most part the lawn is the man’s domain.  It is literally his “turf” and when left alone he can spend endless hours in the yard.  Depending on how the turf is maintained, this can either be an ecological disaster or a valuable bio-filter and climate moderator.  Here are some thoughts to consider...

Fall has always been my favorite time of year, especially when I lived in California and the summers were so oppressive.  While August can feel like the doldrums, September is full of all sorts of gardening activities.  Here are some highlights for the month…