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Mark's Favorite Tomato Varieties
05/18/12 09:03 AM
Posted 4 days 8 hrs 11 mins ago
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This is a list of my favorite tomato varieties.They are listed in order of my preference. Some are heirloom varieties (old fashioned). You might experience more disease problems so crop rotation is very important.
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Controlling Common Lawn Weeds
05/10/12 12:51 PM
Posted 12 days 4 hrs 23 mins ago
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There are many types of broadleaf weeds which are commonly found in home lawns. These weeds often thrive in lawns that are growing in poor soil or where incorrect lawn maintenance is followed. The best defense against lawn weeds is to maintain a healthy, vigorous lawn by keeping your lawn adequately fertilized, properly watered, and mowed.
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Bagworms, Early Hatching
04/23/12 10:12 AM
Posted 29 days 7 hrs 2 mins ago
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Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) are destructive insects that attack many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Young bagworm caterpillars feed on needles and leaves and a large infestation can lead to almost complete defoliation of trees.
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Tent Caterpillars
03/30/12 03:22 PM
Posted 53 days 1 hr 52 mins ago
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I saw the tell-tale signs up in the orchard yesterday – the beginnings of the familiar, yet dreaded tent caterpillar webs starting to form in the crotches of one of the apple trees. It wasn't very big yet but everyday it will grow … little webs will grow into bigger webs; little caterpillars will grow into big leaf-eating
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What's Great About Forsythia Blooms
03/23/12 03:36 PM
Posted 60 days 1 hr 38 mins ago
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Late March and April bring forth the beautiful and most welcome blooms of Forsythia. Seeing these bright yellow flowers bursting into bloom is a true sign of spring.
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Early Spring Gardening Chores
03/09/12 11:58 AM
Posted 74 days 4 hrs 16 mins ago
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March is a wonderful time to be in the garden! The days are beginning to get warmer and after a long winter, it just feels good to be outside working in the soil again. Here are some tips for getting your beds in tip-top shape for the coming growing season.
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Severe Pruning of Holly, Boxwood
03/02/12 03:11 PM
Posted 81 days 1 hr 3 mins ago
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Lately we have been getting a lot of questions on the radio and via e-mail about pruning certain shrubs and even trees very hard to bring them back down to a more manageable size.
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Late Winter Tips for Trees
02/23/12 05:01 PM
Posted 88 days 23 hrs 13 mins ago
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February marks the beginning of the end of winter for many areas and is a good time to wander through your gardens and landscape to assess the condition of your trees and shrubs.
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NJ Flower & Garden Show
02/14/12 03:41 PM
Posted 98 days 33 mins ago
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Luckily, all over the country, spring comes in February in the form of colorful, fragrant, and wonderful flower and garden shows! These shows are a showcase of beauty and fragrance, but also provide practical ideas for your home gardens and landscape! They are a great place to get gardening tips and ideas ranging from landscape design and plant selection to advice on hardscaping projects.
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Managing Moles, Voles, and Mice
02/01/12 03:54 PM
Posted 111 days 20 mins ago
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Most gardeners think of moles when they notice that some critter is tunneling under their yard or garden. However, when plants and bulbs start disappearing, moles have nothing to do with it. Moles are insectivores, which means they only eat bugs, grubs and worms.
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