Mealy Bugs
HELP! My confederate jasmine has stuff growing on it that looks like white puff paint. It is mostly on the joints, but a little on the leaves. I can not see any bugs, but the…
Confederate Jasmine
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) also known as Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine but referred to as one because of the fragrant jasmine-like flowers it produces. It is hardy in zones 8-10 and ubiquitous…
Confederate Rose
I have recently purchased a Confederate Rose. My grandmother called it a Cotton Rose. I’d appreciate any information you can give me about this plant. Does it like full/partial sun? Mature height? My neighbor has…
Crabgrass immigrant
HELP!! Crabgrass is taking over not only my lawn but also my garden!!! It seems every time I give my garden a good soaking the crabgrass doubles in size. Creeping closely to the ground and…
Weeding the Garden
Weeding the garden In maintaining a garden, everyone knows that the real work is weeding. Why is it that “weeds” seem to grow faster, proliferate easier and not require any fertilizer or additional pampering as…
