Judy Kautz

Although many of us have opted for artificial Christmas trees, for many families, going out and choosing a Christmas tree is an annual tradition. And bringing the tree home and

We have always loved live Christmas trees, and the trend these days is that people are returning to bringing a live tree into their homes for Christmas. Fresh Christmas trees

The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). This insidious little creature’s larva love to inhabit overly wet soils. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots,

The lovely irises are finally blooming. Do you have irises in your landscape? With their colors and gray-green foliage, they can certainly put on a colorful show.

As gardeners, we all know that there are benefits of having good bugs in our yards, and It seems that bugs are plentiful this year, since the heat came on

The lovely irises are finally blooming. Do you have irises in your landscape? With their colors and gray-green foliage, they can certainly put on a colorful show.

Do you have a small yard or garden space, but you really want to grow those yummy, fresh-from-the-garden veggies? Container vegetable gardening may be just the solution!

Have you noticed hummingbirds have arrived back in our landscapes recently? Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures, delightful to watch and always welcome visitors in our yards. If you don’t have hummingbirds,

Every garden should have coneflowers! But why grow coneflowers in the first place? That’s easy: They’re carefree plants that grow happily in almost any kind of soil. They’ll withstand nearly

D aylilies are one of the most diverse and colorful perennials you can add to your garden. Daylilies are easy to grow and they’re everywhere: the neighbor’s backyard, city hall and even in the ditch.