Several holiday plants provide beauty to the indoors during the cold winter days. Some special care is required to extend their beauty throughout the holiday season and beyond.

As mentioned in previous articles, the fall is the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs since the top parts will not grow much due to the cold, but the roots, which are insulated by the soil, continue to grow at a slower rate.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

At the UGA Extension Gwinnett office, we are now planning for next year. We look at what we did last year, assess our residents’ needs, and plan accordingly. Everyone needs a time of evaluation and planning for the future.

Autumn is the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs. Though the top parts will grow little during the cold weather months, the roots will continue to spread. Thus by next summer, the plants will be better established and have more resistance to heat and dry conditions.

Fall is an excellent time to enhance your landscape by planting perennials plants, which come back every year. By planting in autumn, the root systems will continue to grow and develop during the winter and become better established to withstand the hot summer weather the following year.

In the last few years, local municipalities have changed how they handle garbage because of the great expense of taking garbage and the large volume of trash we generate. We are also seeing efforts to reduce waste by recycling, reducing what we use, and reusing what we have.

We are now in autumn with the summer’s heat behind us and the cold winter days right around the corner. The summer flowers, such as begonias, impatiens, marigolds, and vinca, are still blooming.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

A month ago, a derecho, an extensive line of thunderstorms with straight-line winds, caused extensive damage in Iowa. The storm had over 100 mph wind speeds, causing extensive damage to crops, buildings, and trees. Several videos show the high winds blowing over trees. The city of Cedar Rapi…

Many homeowners have observed an increased number of mushrooms appearing in their lawns and gardens. The recent rainfall and warm temperatures have provided a favorable environment for their growth. Most do not cause any harm, although some people are annoyed by their presence. Many facts an…

I have a good size plot in a local community garden. In it, I had an excellent crop of corn, developing, and ready for harvesting. However, I was only able to pick a few ears of corn because the dear feasted on the rest. The Extension office has received multiple calls from residents concern…

As a youngster, I learned that math applies to just about everything, from engineering to cooking. It also applies to your home lawn and garden, which vary from spacing plants to calculating fertilizer and pesticide applications. Necessary math calculations are an essential part of successfu…

Our garden plants and lawns are under constant assault by many pests. Frequently homeowners use pesticides to control their populations and damage. They are poisons designed to kill living organisms. Improper usage can cause serious harm. The most critical component of safely applying pestic…

Recently a fair amount of media coverage has been given to both the appearance of murder hornets in parts of the United States and people receiving packages of mysterious seeds in their mail. These reports are often inaccurate and misleading, causing significant confusion amongst the general…

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Herbs are a great addition to the home garden and are easy to grow and maintain. The plants have many uses, such as cooking, fragrance, and beautifying the landscape. My garden has a substantial collection of herbs, which is continually increasing. Many species thrive in our area.

Most of our vegetable gardens are planted with summer crops, and with the rain, they are thriving. Healthy productive plants depend on proper soil, appropriate amounts of fertilizer, water, and pest control.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Several reasons exist as to why their garden plants have produced little or no blooms.

Residents have been calling the UGA Extension Gwinnett office to inquire about a strange fuzzy white material that has appeared on some of their plants. What they are observing is powdery mildew, which is a type of fungus. The plants that it affects are roses, squash, crape myrtles, dogwoods…

Try hanging baskets. They will add color to your home landscape and are easy to plant and maintain.

Implementing some basic maintenance tactics will improve the quality and quantity of flowers that will last throughout the season.

The summer has a multitude of shrubs that produce colorful flowers that brighten the home landscape.

The summer has a multitude of shrubs that produce colorful flowers that brighten the home landscape.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers questions from readers.

Proper maintenance and care of your lawnmower will ensure it will cut your grass to keep it attractive and healthy.

Even if you have sections of your home landscape that stay wet continually, many species of plants will thrive. Consider planting some to brighten up your yard.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers.

One alternative is groundcovers such as liriope, Japanese pachysandra, Asiatic and Confederate jasmine, and creeping euonymus.

One alternative is groundcovers such as liriope, Japanese pachysandra, Asiatic and Confederate jasmine, and creeping euonymus.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers questions from readers.

The Infinite Energy Arena announced it cancelled or postponed select events through March 31. 

One of the most significant challenges to growing strawberries is controlling weeds.

Proper fertilization, sunlight, and water application go a long way to keeping roses in peak condition.

Proper fertilization, sunlight, and water application go a long way to keeping roses in peak condition.

Growing your transplants can be rewarding, but a bit tricky, if you don’t have all the ingredients you need for success.

The 23rd annual North Atlanta Home Show returned to the Infinite Energy Center Friday with even more exhibitors and a little bit of everything for everyone.

Growing your transplants can be rewarding, but a bit tricky, if you don’t have all the ingredients you need for success.

More than 180 home remodeling experts will gather once again at the 23rd annual North Atlanta Home Show at Infinite Energy Center this week, Feb. 7-9.

When dealing with pesticides, remember that the label is the law.

Crape myrtles are a positive addition to the home landscape. They will be healthier and produce an abundance of colorful blossoms throughout the summer if properly pruned.

Throughout our area, camellias are a favorite evergreen shrub. They have attractive dark green broad leaves, and they bloom prolifically during the cold weather months.

Several gardeners have noticed the abundant crop of acorns this year and asked about the proper procedure for planting them. 

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

 Incorporate some berry-bearing plants in your landscape, and you can create multi-season interest for year-round enjoyment.

As mentioned in previous articles, the fall is the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs since the top parts will not grow much due to the cold, but the roots, which are insulated by the soil, continue to grow at a slower rate.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

As we move into the colder weather months of the year, now is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Though the growth rate of the top parts of the plants slows, the roots continue to grow, which helps the plant become better established.

At the UGA Extension Gwinnett office, we are now planning for next year. We look at what we did last year, assess our residents’ needs, and plan accordingly. Everyone needs a time of evaluation and planning for the future.

Autumn is the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs. Though the top parts will grow little during the cold weather months, the roots will continue to spread. Thus by next summer, the plants will be better established and have more resistance to heat and dry conditions.

Fall is an excellent time to enhance your landscape by planting perennials plants, which come back every year. By planting in autumn, the root systems will continue to grow and develop during the winter and become better established to withstand the hot summer weather the following year.

In the last few years, local municipalities have changed how they handle garbage because of the great expense of taking garbage and the large volume of trash we generate. We are also seeing efforts to reduce waste by recycling, reducing what we use, and reusing what we have.

We are now in autumn with the summer’s heat behind us and the cold winter days right around the corner. The summer flowers, such as begonias, impatiens, marigolds, and vinca, are still blooming.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

A month ago, a derecho, an extensive line of thunderstorms with straight-line winds, caused extensive damage in Iowa. The storm had over 100 mph wind speeds, causing extensive damage to crops, buildings, and trees. Several videos show the high winds blowing over trees. The city of Cedar Rapi…

Many homeowners have observed an increased number of mushrooms appearing in their lawns and gardens. The recent rainfall and warm temperatures have provided a favorable environment for their growth. Most do not cause any harm, although some people are annoyed by their presence. Many facts an…

I have a good size plot in a local community garden. In it, I had an excellent crop of corn, developing, and ready for harvesting. However, I was only able to pick a few ears of corn because the dear feasted on the rest. The Extension office has received multiple calls from residents concern…

As a youngster, I learned that math applies to just about everything, from engineering to cooking. It also applies to your home lawn and garden, which vary from spacing plants to calculating fertilizer and pesticide applications. Necessary math calculations are an essential part of successfu…

Our garden plants and lawns are under constant assault by many pests. Frequently homeowners use pesticides to control their populations and damage. They are poisons designed to kill living organisms. Improper usage can cause serious harm. The most critical component of safely applying pestic…

Recently a fair amount of media coverage has been given to both the appearance of murder hornets in parts of the United States and people receiving packages of mysterious seeds in their mail. These reports are often inaccurate and misleading, causing significant confusion amongst the general…

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Herbs are a great addition to the home garden and are easy to grow and maintain. The plants have many uses, such as cooking, fragrance, and beautifying the landscape. My garden has a substantial collection of herbs, which is continually increasing. Many species thrive in our area.

Most of our vegetable gardens are planted with summer crops, and with the rain, they are thriving. Healthy productive plants depend on proper soil, appropriate amounts of fertilizer, water, and pest control.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers:

Several reasons exist as to why their garden plants have produced little or no blooms.

Residents have been calling the UGA Extension Gwinnett office to inquire about a strange fuzzy white material that has appeared on some of their plants. What they are observing is powdery mildew, which is a type of fungus. The plants that it affects are roses, squash, crape myrtles, dogwoods…

Try hanging baskets. They will add color to your home landscape and are easy to plant and maintain.

Implementing some basic maintenance tactics will improve the quality and quantity of flowers that will last throughout the season.

The summer has a multitude of shrubs that produce colorful flowers that brighten the home landscape.

The summer has a multitude of shrubs that produce colorful flowers that brighten the home landscape.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers questions from readers.

Proper maintenance and care of your lawnmower will ensure it will cut your grass to keep it attractive and healthy.

Even if you have sections of your home landscape that stay wet continually, many species of plants will thrive. Consider planting some to brighten up your yard.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers the following questions from readers.

One alternative is groundcovers such as liriope, Japanese pachysandra, Asiatic and Confederate jasmine, and creeping euonymus.

One alternative is groundcovers such as liriope, Japanese pachysandra, Asiatic and Confederate jasmine, and creeping euonymus.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers questions from readers.

The Infinite Energy Arena announced it cancelled or postponed select events through March 31. 

One of the most significant challenges to growing strawberries is controlling weeds.

Proper fertilization, sunlight, and water application go a long way to keeping roses in peak condition.

Proper fertilization, sunlight, and water application go a long way to keeping roses in peak condition.

Growing your transplants can be rewarding, but a bit tricky, if you don’t have all the ingredients you need for success.

Growing your transplants can be rewarding, but a bit tricky, if you don’t have all the ingredients you need for success.

The 23rd annual North Atlanta Home Show returned to the Infinite Energy Center Friday with even more exhibitors and a little bit of everything for everyone.

Growing your transplants can be rewarding, but a bit tricky, if you don’t have all the ingredients you need for success.

More than 180 home remodeling experts will gather once again at the 23rd annual North Atlanta Home Show at Infinite Energy Center this week, Feb. 7-9.

When dealing with pesticides, remember that the label is the law.

Crape myrtles are a positive addition to the home landscape. They will be healthier and produce an abundance of colorful blossoms throughout the summer if properly pruned.

Gardening columnist Tim Daly answers questions from readers.