Jessica Damiano
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Callery pear tree: How to manage an invasive former favorite
When the suburbs boomed after World War II, the Callery pear tree was chosen to line many miles of tree-lined streets. Now it's being banned in some states. → Read More
Callery pear tree: How to manage an invasive former favorite
When the suburbs boomed after World War II, the Callery pear tree was chosen to line many miles of tree-lined streets. Now it's being banned in some states. → Read More
Choosing safe Valentine's flowers, plants for pet parents
If you're sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentine's Day, choose ones that are safe for their pets. → Read More
Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants
I point out houseplants that should be kept out of kids' mouths. And I don't mind dashing friends' hopes of an Instagram-worthy indoor jungle if it means potentially preventing harm. → Read More
Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants
When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation. → Read More
Should you worry about lichens, moss, algae on trees?
Now that deciduous trees are bare, you might be noticing the nuances and irregularities on their trunks and branches → Read More
Got a bucket? Get composting with bokashi
It’s no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make. → Read More
Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants
If you're planning a new bed for perennials, ground covers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now. → Read More
Kicked to the curb? Mums are perennials you can hold onto
Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there's one familiar seasonal sight each year: potted chrysanthemums perched on porches, hanging in baskets or temporarily planted into borders. → Read More
Jumping worm, potentially the next invasive garden threat, confirmed in 35 states
Scientists say the jumping worm has been in North America since the 19th century but has only recently been flagged as a problem. → Read More
Jumping worm, potentially the next invasive garden threat, confirmed in 35 states
Scientists say the jumping worm has been in North America since the 19th century but has only recently been flagged as a problem. → Read More
Jumping worm, potentially the next invasive garden threat, confirmed in 35 states
Scientists say the jumping worm has been in North America since the 19th century but has only recently been flagged as a problem. → Read More
Save seeds now for next year's garden flowers
If you love the flowers in your garden but don't love the idea of spending money on new ones, why not save their seeds to plant next year? → Read More
How to save vegetable seeds for next year
Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, which, if harvested and stored correctly, have the potential to grace us with free plants. And late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them. → Read More
Gardening doesn't stop just because it's fall
As summer turns to fall, the garden may seem to fade into the background. But there’s still plenty of action going on underground, so this is no time to rest. → Read More
Turning a strip of no-man's land into garden, curb appeal
You know that boring strip of grass -- or weeds -- between the street and the sidewalk that technically belongs to your city or town but whose care ultimately falls to you? This slice of no-man's land is typically plagued by compacted soil, tree roots, exhaust fumes from passing cars, and "gifts" from neighborhood dogs. → Read More
How to reclaim your yard back from the mosquitoes
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. And besides their bites they can spread diseases. → Read More
How to take your garden and yard back from the mosquitoes
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. And besides their bites they can spread diseases. → Read More
What's a garden without birds? How to create a habitat so they thrive.
Birds in the garden help both plants and people by reducing the number of pests in your yard, from aphids to stinkbugs. You can attract more birds by creating better habitat, including planting native plants. → Read More
Alternatives to store-bought fertilizers are all around you
Fertilizing your tomatoes -- or cucumbers or flowers, for that matter -- is getting tougher, as the cost of soil amendments has been soaring. → Read More