By Juliette Olshock

Perennials We learned from examples of Piet Oudolf’s gardens in the film Five Seasons that perennial gardens left untouched through the fall and winter can be a beautiful sight!  Leave ornamental through the winter and...

By Phipps Master Gardener

Q: I purchased a bonsai a month ago (the leaves are two shades of green) and the leaves have been browning and falling consistently. I purchased a tray with pebbles to place underneath the bonsai to keep the humidity around it and...

By Phipps Master Gardeners

Q: I have a lilac bush that could be 40 years old.  It has always bloomed without any issues.  But this past spring all the leaves fell off.  I thought that maybe it had a fungus, I wasn’t sure.  However,...

By Juliette Olshock

Small Gardens, Big Impact is a new series of blog posts showcasing garden excellence at local homes. Published as part of our Greener Gardening series, each entry will pay a visit to one of our green-thumbed neighbors to discover...

By Phipps Master Gardeners

Q: My campanulas have started dying. First one and then a little later another. Some are still alive, but don’t look good.  What is going on? A: Thank you for contacting Dr. Phipps. I am sorry to hear about your...

By Phipps Master Gardeners

Have a question about your perennials, houseplants or turf grass? Worried about pests in the garden, hydrangeas that won't bloom, or tomatoes that died on the vine? Dr. Phipps can help! Ask Dr. Phipps is a free service...