Garden tools FAQs
Is there such thing as a “low-allergy” garden?
Yes. There is a list of “sneezeless” trees and shrubs that was developed by the American Lung Association. Some of the items included on this list are the tulip, pear, pine, dogwood, fir, redbud, and plum trees. There are a number of recommended shrubs on this list as well. These shrubs include azaleas, heavenly bamboo, firethorn, boxwood, sedum, and hibiscus. These plants and trees could all help those who suffer from allergies in being able to have a garden they can enjoy without suffering.
I’m looking for some shrubs and trees that thrive in wet ground. Any ideas?There are a number of deciduous native shrubs that can be considered. Buttonbush, which is a rounded shrub that usually grows to about four or five feet tall is one type of plant that tends to grow well in wet environments. Common elderberry is another that can grow well in this environment. The foliage on these plants is crowned in the early summer by flat-topped white inflorescences. In the fall they have edible purple berries. Another “wet” shrub is the spicebush. It grows up to 12 feet high. Its yellow leaves turn to gold in the fall when brilliant scarlet berries add interest.
I love house plants, but I simply cannot keep them alive. I nurture them constantly, but they still do not thrive. What am I doing wrong?
Most likely you are killing them with kindness. It is hard to diagnose exactly what is happening without seeing the plants, but there is a good chance they are getting too much water. Most plants cannot tolerate “wet feet,” but many indoor gardeners will water daily or sometimes twice each day. Too much water deprives plants of oxygen and makes their roots more susceptible to rotting. The first symptom is often a wilted appearance, which is often misinterpreted as a cry for help.
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