QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Keep Leaves on Garden Beds from Blowing Away
Lorna asks: How can I keep the leaves on my garden from blowing away in the strong winds we’ve been having? I worked so hard

How to Store Carrots
Carol T. asked us, “How can I store all the carrots I grew this summer so they last throughout the winter?” Jennifer answers: To store

Is This A Monarch Butterfly On My Milkweed?
We have had a number of requests to help gardeners identify whether they actually have monarch butterflies on their milkweed. Confusion arises because monarchs look a

When Do I Separate My Daylilies?
A subscriber asks when she should divide her daylilies: ANSWER: The best time would be late September (or next Spring). The thing about them is

My Lilac Flowers Have Finished Blooming. What do I do?
Patricia asks what to do now that her lilac flowers are finished. Elizabeth’s Reply: The answer is DEADHEAD, which, as the word suggests, means cutting

Mulch
Question from Jamie Smith: Where can I get a load of mulch for my flower beds? Answer by NSGL: Check out our RESOURCES page. Lots