Tim Johnson – Page 36

Strange red stems and too many thorns? You probably need to destroy your rosebush

November 15, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

A few weeks ago, I noticed a few of my roses looked funny. They had strange-looking, reddish-colored stems and many more thorns than normal. I fertilized the roses once this...

Watering doesn’t end with fall, but irrigation systems need to be winterized

November 9, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

A friend who is an avid gardener told me that I may need to water some of my new plantings this fall, and I'm worried about the cold weather and...

Skipping this fall chore can actually make your garden more attractive in winter

November 1, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

The perennials in my garden are going dormant now. Is it OK to wait until spring to cut them back? My schedule is busy for the next few weeks, so...

How to kill weeds with herbicides in the fall

October 25, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

Can I still use herbicides to control weeds in my lawn and garden beds this year? I was too busy with family commitments during the growing season, and the weeds...

White pines drop their needles fast this time of year — that’s normal

October 19, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

I moved into a new house with a great garden this past spring, and now the gorgeous white pines are dropping lots of needles, and I am very worried about...

Finding spring flowering bulbs that deer and rabbits won’t eat

October 10, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

I would like some advice on adding some spring flowering bulbs to my garden. My neighborhood does have deer and rabbits running around, so I want to try to avoid...

Yellow jackets may be beneficial as pollinators, but they’re after our food too

October 4, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

There have been a lot of yellow jackets appearing when we are eating outside. Is there anything that I can do to eliminate this problem? My garden is large with...

After a dead tree is cut down, grinding the stump leaves a large mound of chips mixed with soil that will need to be removed and replaced with topsoil.

Why you should wait until winter to remove a dead tree

September 24, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

I have a large shade tree that died late this summer, and I'd like some advice on how to manage this problem. — Beth Sorenson, Winnetka If the tree does...

What to do when grass becomes a nuisance

September 20, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

Grass has gotten established in with some of my perennials and a groundcover bed after a summer of extensive traveling. How can I get rid of the grass in these...

Imagine what you’ll do with all that homegrown garlic

September 12, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

I would like to grow garlic at home and was wondering how difficult it is to grow. I would also like some advice on the best growing techniques. — Glenda...

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