Location, Location, Location
Checking individual sun and temperature requirements for specific varieties is the best way to determine location.
But as a general rule of thumb,...
4. Bacterial Brown Spot
Bacterial brown spot, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringaethrives in warm, wet weather between 80 and 85°F.
The bacteria survive in crop...
February 11, 2026
Last November, landscape architect Curt Arnette and I visited another of his Site Design landscapes. Located in southwest Austin, this garden features...
“The process of cooking sunflowers is slightly different from that for cooking artichokes, with the result being a unique vegetable with the texture of...
Fertilizer
Light feeders, creeping Jenny requires little additional fertilizing when planted in moderately rich soil.
If desired, apply a slow-release, balanced feed, such as 5-5-5 NPK...