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Garden Help Desk: Handle poinsettias carefully to avoid latex leaks

Last year, my poinsettia kept getting crusty white spots on the leaves. Most of the time they weren’t very big, and the plant didn’t have any other problems, but I don’t want this year’s plant doesn’t get the same disease. You’ll be glad to know that your poinsettia didn’t have ...

Garden Help Desk: Some strawberry types can benefit from winter mulching

Is it true that I won’t get any strawberries next year if I don’t cover my strawberry plants with lots of straw for the winter? Why is straw so important for strawberries? Most perennial plants, including strawberry plants, will benefit with some mulch over the winter. Whether or not ...

Sunday Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser FE – An icon returns to its roots

It’s back! Yes, the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser that had been put out to stable among other iconic vehicles, after having a 70-year run, is back for the 2024 model year. It did seem fitting that Toyota retire the name after 70 years. We would think that this decision came about not because of ...

Garden Help Desk: Diagnosing problems with coneflowers

Is this yellow aster? Several of my coneflowers just had brown cones; they didn’t bloom. Can I cut down the plants now or do I need to take them completely out? They always seem to struggle with powdery mildew, too. If I take them out, can I plant anything there? We are on drip, so removing ...