Garlic mustard is a threat to several tree species. As a garden writer I get a lot of email from people warning me about pending catastrophes: blights, bugs, invasive plants. Some are accurate, some ...

A. Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) looks like a giant garlic clove but, in fact, is not a true garlic but more closely related to a leek. The title refers to the size of the clove. It is a hardy ...

Tall trees standing alone on high ground should probably be cabled. (Courtesy Laura in Walkersville) Wendy in Rockville writes “Can I use coir (the kind that’s processed for gardens) to mulch my ...

Garlic is well known for its culinary gifts, but this relative of onions and leeks is also a gift to gardeners. Easy to plant and low maintenance, it only requires some simple weeding and patience in ...