A: Gardenias have a wonderful fragrance and are worth having if you have the right conditions. They really need to stay warm, and at the same time, they need damp but not waterlogged soil. If you just ...

Grass wouldn't grow there. (I wouldn't water it.) I removed the turf (mostly stickers) to a depth of about 4 inches, carefully sifting the clay soil to remove all roots etc., then amended with ...

Question: This nut grass is taking over my yard. Please help. Lori D., Las Cruces. Answer: Many of us are familiar with the late, great nutsedge invasion of our garden beds, lawns, fields, and ...