Edible Plants that Become Invasive

Continuing her series on invasive plants, Cathy Isom lets you know about a few edible plants that can also turn into invasive plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible Plants that Become Invasive There are so many great edible plants to have in your garden. But if you don’t stay on top of them, they’re likely to …

Pretty Now, Pests Later-Invasive Plants

Cathy Isom gets you into your garden by telling you what you should know about plants that may look pretty now, but could turn into be pests later. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pretty Now, Pest Later-Invasive Plants A little bit of buyer beware when shopping around for new garden plants to fill space or to feed …

Senator Takes Aim Again at Garden Regulations

After being unable to get the House to go along during the 2018 legislative session, state Senator Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, will try again to prevent local governments from regulating homeowners’ vegetable gardens. Bradley last week filed a bill (SB 82) that would largely bar regulations on vegetable gardens on residential property. The bill stems from a legal dispute between …

Tackle Those Garden Pests Now

Cathy Isom has some great tips about how to tackle garden pests now for a healthy crop next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tackle Those Garden Pests Now Garden pests don’t take a break in the winter time so it’s important to get ahead of the game so they won’t ruin your future crops. You may …

The Right Mulch Choice for Your Plants

Cathy Isom explains how to choose the right mulch for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Right Mulch Choice for Your Plants Which mulch does the best work for your garden and landscaping? With trees and shrubs, having a long-wearing mulch – such as bark or wood chips – is probably the best way to …

Unique Succulent Garden Ideas

Cathy Isom lets you know how you can add a little magic, intrigue, and uniqueness to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Unique Succulent Garden Ideas Succulents are geometrical plants that can be used as a centerpiece, as a houseplant, as well as incorporated in edging and container gardens. They do well in dryer climates, require only …