L.A. Jackson

When crape myrtles were first planted in the Southeast in the mid-1700s, they were instant hits because of their bright, dependable summer blooms. Today,…

Reds, yellows, oranges — these are the bright colors of the coming autumn in the garden. And so is purple. Yes, purple, which is…

If your grandmother enjoyed gardening, chances are pretty good she grew hollyhocks, Alcea rosea. An old-fashioned favorite, hollyhocks can be striking, colorful additions to…

As its name implies, a typical daylily opens lily-like blooms during the day that fade away in the afternoon. However, there are also the…

Gardeners who love the sight of flower borders on a sunny day are enjoying half the pleasures the outdoor landscape has to offer during…

Prime planting time for spring lettuce runs from March into early April, and it is also when gardeners tend to spread two misconceptions about…

As winter’s deepest chill reaches into my garden, it hesitates momentarily, for there is a dragon lurking. No, not the fire-breathing monster found in…

Looking for a new year project that will do wonders for your landscape when the growing season shifts into high gear this spring? Take…

November is a good time to plant spring-blooming bulbs in Cary, and while the usual offerings of tulips, daffodils and crocus are certainly worth…

Spiders are creepy, crawly little beasties that pop out when you least expect them — Eek! They lurk even in the pleasant, pastoral realm…