Soil Science for Gardeners My first employment experience at sixteen was at a garden center. It was there that I was introduced to the fine art of watering properly. I was also exposed to the many types of soil amendments and mulches sold in bags for the suburban gardener’s use. I learned that a plant’s…
Is Christmas Tree Trunk Cracking a Problem? Christmas Tree trunk cracking can occur when the tree loses too much moisture. This can happen either as a result of being cut or from growing conditions. It usually begins as a crack at the base of the tree and turns into a split that can extend up…
How To Care For Blooming Holiday Plants Tis the season for potted blooming holiday plants. Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Orchids and Cyclamen are just a few being offered to boost your holiday spirits. They can be used as decorations, or to add color to your leafy houseplant displays. Unlike most plants that we buy and expect…
Controlling Plant Fungus In the Knoxville Area Plant Fungus is the source of about 80% of all plant disease. These organisms actively penetrate plant tissue and are usually visible on infected plants. In other words, we can see fungus on plants and it ain’t pretty! Fungus growth is usually enhanced by warm, humid or moist…