Hollyhock and Snapdragon leaves may start developing small, rusty spots on the underside of the leaves. This is a disease called rust and will eventually kill the plants. Remove infected plants as soon as they are noticed. Next year, plant something else or use Fertilome Liquid Systemic Fungicide before the problem appears.
Critter Confrontations By Keith Funk Both wild and domestic animals can wreak havoc in the yard and garden. Rabbits and deer chew away at valuable shrubs, trees and vines. Voles tunnel through the lawn, eating the grass roots and crowns, creating a maze of ruts....
Cool-season crops are the first ones to plant in the garden year. This can be anytime from several weeks to a couple of months before the last frost date. These early vegetables cannot only withstand cold temperatures, they need them to germinate, grow, set fruit, and mature.