Will Dahlias Grow In Utah?
Oh, yes! Dahlias will grow in Utah! They are among the showstoppers of the late summer and fall flower garden.…
Spiders Are Our Friends!
It’s time to change how we think about spiders. They aren’t just creepy crawlies or eight-legged nuisances. They are, in…
Porcupine Grass and Zebra Grass
What is the difference between Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ (Porcupine Grass) and Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ (Zebra Grass)? They are both tall…
Late Summer – The Season For Powdery Mildew In Utah
Sorry to have to tell you this but powdery mildew is a problem during the more humid and rainy times…
The Most Drought-Tolerant Waterwise Flowers – Flowering Perennials for Utah
Here is a list of plants that will do very well in the hot summers of Utah. They won’t need…
Waterwise Gardens In Utah
I have been driving around Salt Lake City and seeing some outstanding waterwise gardens! Especially in the Avenues, folks are…
Summer Flowers!
Summer kitchens often seek fresh inspiration. The usual herbs and vegetables are good, but they can feel repetitive. What if…
Hardy Ice Plant – Waterwise Groundcover for Utah
Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi – pink flowers or Delosperma nubigenum – yellow flowers)- is an excellent ground cover for…
Annuals For Summer Color
I recently visited the gardens at Temple Square and the LDS Church Office Building Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City.…
How Do We Know When To Harvest Garlic?
On the Wasatch Front, we harvest garlic during the last week of June or the first week of July. A…