I received a lovely note from HappyDIYHome. It was such an honor to be noticed by them, and we are grateful for their gracious...

Name: Valerie Blettner Subject: Bermuda Grass with runners Message: What is the best way to keep my lawn grass with runners out of...

Name: Valerie Blettner Phone: - Subject: Grass with runners Message: What is the best way to keep my lawn grass with runners out of...

Subject: Pruning rhododendron Message: My rhododendron has gotten leggy, so it does not screen the electric box. Would pruning...

Subject: azaleas A friend has some dwarf azaleas that bloomed and then the leaves turned a lighter green color. What could be the...

From Carol Ann Hello, Penny. I have a mahonia which has developed some red leaves in the past few weeks. I don't think it is rust because...

Hello Carol! Question: Subject: Substance on my cherry tree Message: After the rains last week a jelly like substance appeared on a...

Incredible Hellebore site.

Hi Penny, What is the real name for black hellebore? Hi Marcia, Great Question! Helleborus niger, commonly called Christmas rose or black...

Hi Penny! I wanted to ask what this plant is. It came in a seed packet for wildflowers but I don't think they are; they are lovely and...

Hi, Penny, thanks for your gardening emails. They are very helpful. I have several of these plants popping up in my garden bed. Can you...

Hi Penny! Does mountain laurel do better than rhododendron in our area? We have some mountain laurel growing in the shady woods and they...

. Rhododendron Fungus: Hi Penny! Anybody know about rhododendrons?… Mine have a pretty nasty case of what I think is a fungus. Thoughts?...

Transferring plants from pots to the ground Hi Penny! I have Foxtail and Maidenhair ferns that have been in containers for at least 2 ...

Hi, Penny, I have been tackling the weeds in my garden but am not sure about this one. I don't recall planting it so I assume it is a...

Roses develop normally, but then fail to open. See this article for more information: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/stop-roses-balling-98...

Dear gardening friends, ​ I have an Edgeworthia plant that is about 1.5 feet tall, just purchased last year.  In the last couple of days...