Articles written by Catherine Mezensky

The light and airy gypsophilia plant will add a dainty background to the flower garden and is easy to dry for winter bouquets.

Jun 29, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Heliotrope is a shrub known for bright purple blossoms and a strong but pleasant scent that is reminiscent of vanilla.

Jun 29, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Native to India and prized by Victorian gardeners, balsam is both an ornamental and medicinal plant.

Jun 29, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

The portulaca, or moss rose, is a popular bedding plant that tolerates harsh conditions and is easy to grow.

Jun 29, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Lobelia is a versatile bedding plant and herb that blooms all summer and is easily to grow in the home garden.

Jun 28, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

The many varieties of floss flower attracts beneficial insects and can grow under poor conditions.

Jun 27, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Cardinal climbers, also known as hummingbird vine, bears vivid red flowers that attract hummingbirds and brighten the home garden.

Jun 16, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Calendula, or pot marigold, adds color to the home flower garden and can also be used in herbal remedies or in cooking.

Apr 27, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

The low growing oxalis herb makes an excellent houseplant and is also edible.

Apr 1, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Snapdragons, a popular flowering annual, have a rich history and are easy to grow.

Apr 1, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

The fragrant white blooms on a moonflower vine will open in the evening and bloom all night.

Apr 1, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

This quick growing succulent is beneficial to some gardeners but can also become invasive in the landscape.

Mar 30, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Torenia is a multicolored snapdragon - like flower that complements shade gardens.

Mar 25, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Celosia flowers enhance the home garden with many different colors, shapes and varieties.

Mar 25, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

This nitrogen fixing ground cover is both beautiful and environmentally beneficial.

Mar 16, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Bells of Ireland, a tall flowering annual, adds visual interest to flower beds and landscapes.

Mar 2, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

The commonly available moth orchid will grow well in the home if the light, water and temperature are properly regulated.

Feb 24, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Also known as summer lilac, this plant is an easy to grow drought tolerant blooming shrub that attracts beneficial insects.

Feb 24, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Leaf blight affects many landscaping plants but can be prevented with proper maintenance.

Jan 3, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Powdery mildew is a fungus that harms some fruits, vegetables and flowers but damage can be prevented with proper precautions.

Jan 3, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Virginia creeper is a beautiful perennial vine that adds color to gardens and walls but also makes a good ground cover.

Jan 2, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

Browning needles can signal pine wilt in non-native pine trees, but recognizing the problem can help prevent it .

Jan 1, 2010 - Catherine Mezensky

While tomatoes, peaches, apples and other fruits and vegetables are prone to catfacing, there are a few precautions that will stop or prevent this abnormality.

Dec 31, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Scots pine grows in many climates, is easy to farm, and provides greenery for winter holidays.

Dec 30, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Well-chosen shrubs can add seasonal accents such as spring flowers, summer foliage, fall leaf color, and winter interest.

Dec 29, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Both a landscaping nuisance and a medicinal herb, chickweed spreads quickly but has many uses.

Dec 29, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Beautyberry, hydrangea, and Persian lilac use little space and are easy to care for.

Nov 12, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

A new type of stink bug plagues North American landscapes each fall but can be removed with either poisons or organic methods.

Oct 21, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Pachysandra, also known as Japanese spurge, is a common and prolific herbaceous ground cover that is easily propagated and also makes excellent living mulch.

Sep 28, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

English ivy is a popular landscape plant but take precautions to keep this non-native, invasive plant pruned and away from trees.

Sep 24, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

With careful selection and attention to control, bamboo can be grown in pots, as a landscape accent or as a privacy screen.

Sep 20, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Use nitrogen fixing plants like clover, alfalfa, hairy vetch and winter rye to add nutrients to the home garden.

Sep 3, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Refresh a lackluster front or back yard by understanding current garden issues and then choosing more suitable plants, shrubs and trees.

Aug 12, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Careful selection and preparation will enhance a yard or garden with spring flowering bulbs like tulips, crocus, iris and daffodils.

Aug 8, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Planting celery in the home garden can be both challenging and rewarding for the experienced gardener.

Aug 5, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky

Recycling paper in the vegetable or flower garden is an economical, organic and environmentally friendly way to add nutrients to the soil.

Jul 7, 2009 - Catherine Mezensky