You Bet Your Garden Archive

October 15, 2011 — Diseases attack them! Wasps eat their bark! And yet we love our lilacs. Mike McGrath helps you correctly c ...

October 08, 2011 — Are ‘regular’ morning glories invasive? Or just pretty plants? Mike McGrath discusses why so ma ...

October 1, 2011 — Spring bulb planting time is almost here! Mike McGrath reveals when to plant your bulbs and how to protect t ...

September 24, 2011 — It’s the time of year for hibernating insects to try and move in with us. Mike McGrath reveals how ...

September 17, 2011 — The kids are back in school and that means peace, quiet and garlic planting time! Mike McGrath reveals ho ...

September 10, 2011 — What’s going on when discolored circles appear in a lawn? Mike McGrath discusses the most common ca ...

September 3, 2011 — It’s the ‘dirty little secret’ of composting. Mike McGrath discusses whether or not you ...

August 27, 2011 — Sometimes your old plants are the best sources for new plants! Mike McGrath walks you through the basics of ...

August 20, 2011 — Enough with the endless warnings about the dangers of wood mulch! Mike McGrath names the mulches you should ...

August 13, 2011 — The right time is almost here for the successful sowing of cool season grass seed. Mike McGrath walks you th ...

August 6, 2011 — An invasion of parasitic dodder might make you think a can of silly string exploded. Mike McGrath explains ho ...

July 30, 2011 — Is it safe to eat garden produce that’s been bitten by a bug? Mike McGrath discusses how to best utilize ...

July 23, 2011 — Do equal numbers mean a fertilizer is balanced? Mike McGrath will reveals the surprising answer and deliver a ...

July 16, 2011 — It’s one of the most common complaints we receive. Mike McGrath discusses what to do when your next door ...

July 9, 2011 — A blob of writhing creatures is marching across your lawn! What can you do; who can you call? Mike McGrath ...