With gardening time upon us, Cathy Isom fills us in about some perennials that will have a big impact on your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Extra-tall perennials can quickly create a living privacy screen, hide an ugly fence, or add a beautiful backdrop for smaller plants to have a moment. These species all can grow …
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
In this, the third installment on plant rust, Cathy Isom gives us solutions on how to treat a plant infected with rust. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. If your plant is infected with rust, your first action should be to remove diseased plant material. Pick off affected leaves and throw them in the trash. Don’t compost them, …
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
Cathy Isom explains to you what you can expect, and what some of the causes are, with the discovery of plant rust in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rust is an unattractive fungal disease that can stunt growth and reduce the healthfulness of your plants, but it rarely kills crops outright. However, if you leave …
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
Cathy Isom fills you in about some cool season containers to get an early start on Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why not get an early start on Spring and fill your patio with plenty of fragrance and vibrant color. Try planting in groups. One well-planted container looks great on its own, but a grouping can …
How to Make Do-It-Yourself Starter Seed Pots
Cathy Isom has some excellent instructions for you about how to make do-it-yourself starter seed pots with things you already have. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have old newspapers, junk mail, and other waste paper hanging around and taking up space in your home, then you have the makings for eco-friendly containers you can use …
How to Catch a Swarm of Bees Safely
Cathy Isom lets you know what is needed, as well as a simple trick for how to catch a swarm of bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A swarm of bees is, typically, the “old” queen from a robust colony and about half the workers. So that big pile of bees hanging off something is several thousand …
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
Cathy Isom gives you a bit of information about some amazing shrubs to make your Spring garden shine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your Spring garden will shine when these gorgeous shrubs begin blooming. Many of them have beautiful foliage that is variegated or evergreen, so they will continue to add some color to your yard even …
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you about adding some under-used perennials to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Most gardeners are familiar with classic perennials such as daylilies, peonies, hostas, and iris, but there’s a whole host of lesser-known, underused perennials that can add color and interest to your garden. You may have to search for them at …
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
Yesterday, Cathy Isom filled you in about pruning and care of your Bonsai tree. In today’s program, she lets you know the types of Bonsai trees best for the beginner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bonsai is essentially the art of taking regular-size trees, and shrinking them to fit into a container. See what type of bonsai …
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
Cathy Isom has some important tips for you about growing Bonsai even if you’re a beginner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With their majestic appearance, bonsai add an element of sophistication to any space. By artfully sculpting these tiny trees over time, you can create a miniature landscape right on your tabletop. Even if you’re a beginner. …