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Castor Beans – Are They Poisonous?

I was giving a talk at a local Master Gardner meeting the other day and I mentioned that castor…

How to Get Rid of Moss in Lawns

Lots of people want to know how to get rid of moss in the law, but a better question to ask is…

Liming Acidic Soil – Adding Lime

Your soil is acidic and you would like to change the pH so that it is less acidic. The universal…

Do Pine Needles Acidify Soil

This is an old gardening myth that just won’t rot away! This common, incorrect, advice goes as…

Compost Tea

Compost Tea has become a very popular topic. The following is a quote from Fine Gardening (ref 2):…

Deep Root Fertilization for Trees

Deep root fertilization is a recommended procedure by many arborists. Does it work? Is it the best…

Clematis Roots Don’t Need To Be Kept Cool

Just about every book and website tells you to keep clematis roots cool. Planting them so that the…

Trees Reduce Noise Pollution

With houses being built closer and closer together, people are more concerned about noise pollution…
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