John Zvirovski

Most people who garden want to incorporate roses into their landscape on some level. Whether it be one or two rose bushes or an entire rose garden, the thought of having their beauty grace the environment is a huge attraction. Unfortunately, many people gravitate toward hybrid tea roses with their…

There is no other flowering annual that can boost a person’s ego like the petunia. It is a very reliable flower that blooms from spring until frost with the greatest of ease. From the first to the final blooms, they give one a sense of accomplishment in the gardening world. I personally love the…

Summer is well underway, and with that comes produce from the garden. There is nothing like the hand-picked freshness of vegetables that you have grown yourself. The flavors and smells are like nothing you will find in the grocery store. But what do you do if you are not lucky enough to have your…

It always amazes me how quickly the summer season seems to fly by. There is always something going on, whether it is working in the yard, cleaning out the garage, working on other outdoor projects or just socializing. It always seems difficult to get everything in without feeling rushed. As…

This week was a toasty one and gave us a quick reminder on how to enjoy each and every day and the elements we have around us. The weeding is caught up, and the plants are growing, so I am in a good place. Now is the time to take a moment to sit back and enjoy watching the garden grow and begin to…

Often during the summer season, we see trees and shrubs that have a yellow coloring. In many cases, they are pretty and are supposed to be that way, depending on the cultivar and species. Common trees and shrubs that produce yellow leaves are Sunburst Honey Locust, Golden Ninebark, American…

Our recent heatwave has seemed to have created the perfect environment for various blights to run rampant in the area. Recently, I have noticed a larger influx in fire blight among the apple and crabapple species in our area. Untreated, this can cause the ultimate demise of the tree.

During the months of July and August, the weather tends to turn a little warmer and drier than any other month of the year. This is great for the maturation of the grain fields and the encouragement of more flowers to bloom in our gardens. It even encourages the tomatoes to begin to ripen into a…

The summer months seem to go so quickly in the garden. So often we work daily to keep things looking just right and still have various challenges that are sometimes beyond our control. Most of these are natural, but not ALL are out of our control. One of the things that is out of our control is the…

Everyone has a favorite flower for various reasons. Some have ones that bring back an enchanted memory, while others have one because of its beauty and fragrance. I have too many to choose from — I tend to have a collection of favorite flowers. One of those is tuberose.