Landscape Lingo

Previous issues appearing on Saturdays in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette
July 31, 2004
Learn About Bagworms and More, from OSU Entomology Specialist on August 14 at Keller Farms
SPIDERS . . .SPIDERS . . . .SPIDERS . . . Everywhere
"DROOPY" HANGING BASKETS
March 20, 2004
Lawn Care 101 "Timing is Everything"
Time to Think about Spraying and Pruning those Fruit Trees
What Is Preen and How Is It Used?
Testing Germination of Stored Seeds
September 27, 2003
Overwintering Tender Plants
Fall Clean-Up . . . An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
How To Determine If Pears Are Ripe
August 23, 2003
Bagworms are Being Seen on a Variety of Plants
Moving a Plant in the Heat
Abundant Rainfall Gives Gardens Plenty of Weeds
Tomatoes & Peppers Slow to Ripen
August 9, 2003
The Squash Vine Borer Attacks
Curing And Storing Onions
Storing “Spuds”
Farmers Market Offers The Best “Fresh Picked” Fruits & Veggies
Tomato Woes
August 2, 2003
Pumpkin Field Day Set For August 11
“Reaping The Harvest” At The Peak Of Freshness
Wet Soils May be a Haven for Pumpkin Diseases
May 17, 2003
Lawn Care Considerations
Fresh Strawberries Available at Farmer’s Market
Eastern Tent Caterpillars Again Camping in Trees
“Excessive” Seed Production on Maples
Selecting Pollinators for Apple Trees
October 26, 2002
How Will This Summer’s Dry Weather Affect our Trees and Shrubs?
Fall Division of Perennials
Storing Summer Flowering Bulbs . . Cannas, Caladiums and Gladiolus
New Disease Threatens Honey Locust Trees
October 19, 2002
Is My Lawn Really Dead??
Berry Symposium to be Held
Preserving the Jack-O-Lanterns
Dry Weather Boosting Apple Quality
Overwintering Tender Plants
September 21, 2002
Trees and Plants Have Suffered Since 1999!
Check out Farmers Market for Fall Decorating Pumpkins, Indian Corn and Such
Fall Division of Perennials
Plant “Spring Flowering” Bulbs Now
Do I Need to Prune Clematis ? . . When??
September 15, 2001
Trees Continue to Struggle
Check Soil Moisture Before Digging and Planting
Name That Tree and Crop Tree Release Workshop
It’s Time for the Invasion of the Lady Beetle
August 4
Use Caution When Using a "Home" Remedy
What's changing the Color Your Lawn?
Tomato Troubles Continue
Be on the Lookout for Tomato Hornworms
Growth Cracks
July 21
Watch for Signs of Leaf Scorch on Landscape Trees and Plants
Identifying a Mixed Bag of Worms
Time to Stop 'Pinching' the Mums
More Tomato Troubles
June 30
Early Blossoms Dropping on Tomatoes and Peppers
Uninvited Garden Guests ??. . . Critter Control in the Landscape . . .
Strawberry Renovation
Canada Thistle in the Landscape
June 2
Herb Society Garden Tour Tickets Available
Early Planters May Get the Rot!
Ridding Your Backyard of Mosquitoes
Things to Do in the Garden
Now is the Time to Treat Bagworms
Rainy, Cool Conditions Brings on Lawn Diseases
Frequent Mowings Will Reduce Lawn Injury
May 26
Avoid Mulching "Wet" Soils
Watch for Sour Mulch Ruining Good Plants
How Mulch Do I Really Need?
Watch for Lawn Diseases in Wet Weather
Slugs and Snails Love Wet Weather
May 12
Learn More About Gypsy Moth at the Garden Party
Watch for Sawflies Feeding on Pines
"Ugly" Ivy
Take Steps Now to Control Ornamental Plant Diseases
April 14
Perennial Meeting Planned
Lawn Fertilization Tips
Garden Party Features Columbus Dispatch Garden Reporter
Be on the Lookout for Termites and Winged Ants
March 31
Lawn Care Considerations
Using Dormant Oil Sprays
Keeping the Grass Out of Your Asparagus Bed
March 24
Pruning Vining Plants
Which Clematis Do I Prune When
March 17
Backyard Fruit Class Planned
Proper Timing of Oil Sprays on Trees
Gypsy Moth Update
February 24
The “Mole” Invasion is Anticipated
Selecting the Right Flower Seeds for Your Garden
Are There Really Low-Maintenance Plants??
February 17
Basic Landscape Design Class Offered . .
Box Elder Bugs Have Awakened
Warm Winter Days Will Also Attract Lady Beetles
February 10
‘Creating a Landscape Design' Meeting Planned
Pruning Landscape Plants
Pruning Shrubs
Pruning Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Pruning Vines and Ground Covers
February 3
Watch for Firewood Insects & Their Relatives
Woodpeckers That Attack Houses?
January 27
Ohio Berry School Slated for March 10
Where Do Insects Go In The Winter
Why Don't They Freeze to Death?
What Happens to the Butterflies?
January 20
Appreciate Ornamental Grasses in the Winter
Perennial Plant of the Year
The 2001 All America Selections Award Winners
January 13
Easy to Make Birdfeeders
Beginning Bee Course to be Offered
January 6, 2001
Limited Space Gardening--Selecting the Right Spot!!
How To Use Wood Ashes Wisely
December 30
Taking Down the Christmas Tree
Caring for the Holiday Poinsettia
December 23
Still Don”t Have the Holiday Spirit?
Holiday Plants are Great Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
Caring for the Holiday Poinsettia
December 16
Enjoy a “Real Tree” Christmas
December 9
Holiday Plants Can Brighten Your Home
What to Look for When Buying Poinsettias
December 2
Amaryllis Bulbs are a Rewarding Winter Project
Create Holiday Memories with a Living Tree
November 25
Christmas Tree Varieties--Which one is right for you?
Holiday Safety Reminder
What Makes Christmas Trees Smell So Good
November 18
Fertilize Your Trees
Protect Your Strawberry Plants
Fall Care of The Asparagus Bed
Still time to plant.......
November 11
“Thousand-legged Worm Invasion”
Overwintering Geraniums
November 4
Getting Rid of Those Raked Leaves . . .
Fall Caterpillars Will Soon Be Catching Your Attention
Curing Gourds
October 28
Winterizer Lawn Fertilizer . . Buy Now, Apply Later
"Perk up" for Spring . . . Plant Bulbs Now
Dividing Perennials Improves Plant Health
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
October 14 and 21
Beware . . . They Will Be Back
'Perk Up' for Spring . . . Plant Bulbs Now
Dividing Perennials Improves Plant Health!!!
October 7
Critters Digging Up Your Lawn ?? Read on . . .
Planning Your Fall Landscape Plantings
Fall Lawn Care Tips
Thinking of Seeding Your Lawn, Better Wait Until Spring
Don't Miss the 150th Edition of the Fairfield County Fair!!!
September 30
Be Patient with Yellowjackets and Hornets
Firewood is ‘Regulated'
September 23
Hungry Lawns?? - Fall Fertilization is Critical
Don’t Miss Farm City Days 2000
Spider-Mania
September 16
Mini Hummingbirds??
Seeding a Lawn
Dividing Perennials
Harvesting Pumpkins
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Tomatoes Ripen Slowly in Cool Season
September 9
Control Those Lawn Weeds Now
Poison Ivy Control
Fairfield Herb Society’s 'Autumn Gathering'
September 2
Preserving Hydrangea Blossoms
Fall Webworms are Making Tents
Mums Will Add a Splash of Color to a Tired Perennial Bed
Storing Rose Hips
August 26
Controlling Ground Nesting Bees
GARDENING: An Exercise that Bears Fruit in More Ways than One
August 5 and August 12
Check Your Irises for Signs of Borers
Tomato Troubles
Bacterial Wilt Symptoms Occurring on Cucurbits
Black Rot Fungus Attacks Grapes
July 29
Check Your Irises for Signs of Borers
Cucurbit Blossoms 'Dropping'
Tomato Hornworms Can Be a 'Scary' Find
Bacterial Wilt Symptoms Occurring on Cucurbits
Catfacing of Tomatoes
Black Rot Fungus Attacks Grapes?
July 22
Stop By and Enjoy the Courthouse Landscaping
Maple Anthracnose is Affecting LocalTtrees
Locust Leafminer Spotted on Central Ohio Trees
"Dog Vomit" Fungus Revisited
Be on the Lookout for Bagworm on White Pines
Where to Find Us?
July 15
Fusarium Wilt Affects Tomatoes
Squash Vine Borers Cause Wilting Cucurbits
Japanese Beetles Control Tips
Garden "Weeding Made Easy"
Where to Find Us?
July 8
Interested in a Berry Tour?
Black Walnut Trees are not Companion Plants
Speaking of Summer Lawn Fertilization
Giant Mushrooms in Your Lawn?
July 1
Nuisance Fungus Attack Mulch
Strawberry Renovation
Canada Thistle in the Landscape
Controlling Black Rot in Your Grapes
Bagworms Become Noticeable
Upcoming Events
June 24
"Curling and Ugly" Leaves . . . What's to Blame??
Cucumber Beetles Arrive . .
Be on the Lookout for Powdery Mildew Diseases
June 17
Produce Auction Up and Running
Slugs Savor Wet Weather
Eerie Earwigs
June 10
Critter Control Options in Your Landscape
"Sneaky" Cutworms
June 3
Leaf Anthracnose May be Affecting Local Trees
Feeding Those New Plants
Aphid Populations Explode
May 27
Ridding Your Backyard of Mosquitoes
‘Ticked Off'
May 20
1999 Drought Has Left Many Trees Stressed
Tent Caterpillars Have Invaded Fairfield County
Maples and Buckeyes Drop Leaves!
May 13
Don't Miss the Annual Garden Party . . . May 21
Sawflies on the Move
Lawn Seeding and Care After Seeding
Getting Your Plants Home Safely - a Reminder . . .
May 6
Lawn Mowing Considerations
Controlling Those Unsightly Insects
Fertilizing Hardy Bulbs
April 29
Ken Druse is Speaker at Annual 'Garden Party'
How Much Mulch Do I Really Need?
Don't Miss 'Ask a Master Gardener'
Composting Lawn Clippings
Blooming Dandelions
April 22
'Ask a Master Gardener'
Put the Tiller Away
Ground Bees Buzzing in Fairfield County
Winter Annual Weeds Thriving
April 15
Crabgrass Needs Warm Days to Germinate
Black Knot Fungus on Cherries and Plums
Home Invaders
Upcoming Events
April 8
Know What is Causing ‘Dead Turf' Problems
Watch for Pine Tree Problems
"Disease Control in the Landscape Bulletin Available
Upcoming Events
April 1
Berries Could Provide Alternative Income for Homeowners with Extra Acres
Moles, Voles, Shrews and Rabbits
Upcoming Events
March 25
Planning the Family Garden . . . Selecting Seeds
Starting Seeds Indoors
Upcoming Events
March 18
Look for "Window of Opportunity" When Using Dormant Oil Sprays
Selecting the Right Flower Seeds for Your Garden
Are There Really Low-Maintenance Plants??
Still Looking for the "Luck of the Irish" . . . Finding Four Leaf Clovers
March 11
Spring Haircuts . . .
Getting Your Fruit Trees in Shape
Soil Testing Information Update
March 4
Getting Ready to Garden
Keeping the Grass Out of Your Asparagus Bed
February 26
Take Inventory of Landscape Chores During the Spring Warm-up
Backyard Gardener Series Continues Thursday, March 2
Proper Timing of Oil Sprays on Trees
Fertilizing Your Lawn
February 19
Helpful Tips for Learning to Grow Your Own Roses
A Bit of Rose History
Backyard Gardener Series Continues
February 12
Don't Forget Your 'Favorite Valentine'
Making a Keepsake From Your Valentine Roses!!
Backyard Gardener Series Offered
February 5
Understanding Catalog Vegetable Terms
What IS full sun?
What Does Low Maintenance Gardening Really Mean?
January 29
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Let's Talk Herbs
Backyard Gardener Series Offered
January 22
Attracting Songbirds to Your Garden
Where Do Insects Go In The Winter?
Why Don't They Freeze to Death?
January 15
Unwanted Winter House Guests
Master Gardener Classes Offered
January 8
Master Gardener Classes Will Be Offered
Perennial Plant of the Year
A Little Salt Can Go a Long Way . .
How To Use Wood Ashes Wisely
January 1, 2000
Year in Review Highlights
December 25, 1999
Holiday Plant Traditions and Their Beginnings . . .
December 18
Keep Watering Those Trees !!!!!
Master Gardener Classes Will Be Offered
Insect Alert—Bahum Bug on the Loose . .
Easy and Fun to Make Bird Feeders
December 11
Holiday Shopping "Gardener Style"
Amaryllis Bulbs Are a Rewarding Winter Project
Why are Christmas Trees So Fragrant?
December 4
Decorating for Christmas With Real Fruit
Tips on Selecting "Quality" Poinsettias
Raising Quality Christmas Trees Takes Time & Labor
November 27
CHRISTMAS TREE VARIETIES--Which One is Right for You?
Amaryllis Care
November 20
Storing Those Well-used Garden Tools
Storing Leftover Seeds
Use Mulches to Protect Shrubs and Perennials
Backyard Orchard Sanitation is Important
What is a Noxious Weed?
November 13
The "GOLDEN RULE" of Shrub Pruning
Fertilize Your Trees
Protect your Strawberry Plants
Fall Care of The Asparagus Bed
Still time to plant.......
CLEAN, Clean, clean . . .
November 6
Fall fertilization is very beneficial to your lawn
Controlling lawn weeds in the Fall, now's the time . . .
Late Fall perennial pruning chores
October 30
Identifying Wild Mushrooms
"Halloween" Lady Beetles Looking for a Winter Home
October 23
Acclimating Your Houseplants . . . the Indoor Move . . .
Reflowering Poinsettias
Don't Forget to Harvest Those Sweet Potatoes
October 16
Fall Caterpillars Will Soon Be Catching Your Attention
Fallen Leaves Should be Removed
Planning for a Colorful Spring
October 9
Spiders "Frighten" Homeowners
Yellowing of Pines and Other Evergreens
Powdery Mildew Disease
Harvesting Sunflowers
October 2
Visit local orchards for apples "picked to perfection"
Lady beetles will return . . .
Rust diseases on turfgrasses
Spiders "frighten" homeowners
September 25
Pine Tree Pruning Seminars at Farm City Tour
Needle Dropping and Brown Patches on Pines Trees
Fall Lawn Fertilization - Do It!
Water Your Trees
September 18
Pumpkin Carving Highlights Farm City Day ‘99
Curing Gourds
A Note of Caution From OSU Extension Entomologist, Dave Shetlar
Saving Seeds . . . What You See May Not Be What You Get
Heirloom Gardens Featured at Farm Science Review
September 11
Gardens designed with unusual annuals . . . a highlight at FSR
Tips for growing good peaches next year
Caring for ‘stressed' plants
Cantaloupe catastrophe
September 4
Unwanted guests at your Labor Day festivities
Heirloom Gardens featured at Farm Science Review
August 28
Dodder--A Plant Parasite . . . .
Lawn renovation time nearing
Mums can add fall color to your landscape
August 21
Getting Rid of Poison Ivy
Watch for Flea Beetle Damage in Your Landscape
Bacterial Spot of Peppers
Mid-Season Clean Up in the Perennial Garden
August 14
"Cracked, ugly tomatoes" can be eaten
It is time to check for Iris borer
Remove those dead bramble canes
Revisiting the squash bug
Be on the "lookout" for giant cats . . .
Disgusting dog vomit fungus
August 7
The right time to pick melons . .
What to do with lightning damaged trees . .
Watch for bacterial crown gall on landscape plants
Helping "toasted" turf
July 31
Why is our pond covered with green slime?
Pantry pests
Watch for bacterial spot of peppers
July 24
Zucchini blossoms "dropping"
Squash bugs are double trouble
Blossom end rot causing "ugly" tomatoes
Downy mildew on muskmelons
Pantry pests
July 17
Controlling Japanese beetles
Looking for a "long-blooming" perennial --- try Knautia . . .
Tomato hornworms are "scary-looking" creatures
Drought stress or billbugs??
July 10
It may be dry, but avoid overwatering
Tomato troubles
Bagworms are noticeable
Strawberry renovation
July 3
Japanese beetles found feeding in Fairfield County
Something good about the drought?
Be on the lookout for attack of the squash vine borers
Mildew madness
Controlling rabbit damage to your garden
Check the Ohioline for detailed information
June 26
Spotted Brown-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
Watering the "Veggies"
Oak Tree Problems
June 19
Rosebuds Failing to Open
Nuisance Birds
Nesting Birds in Hanging Baskets
Creating Colorful Porch Boxes
June 12
Controlling Sneaky Cutworms
Tick Season is Here
June 5
Critter control options in your landscape
May 29
Feeding those new plants--What kind of fertilizer should I buy?
Watch the depth of your mulch
My lawn and garden are under attack by moles and other pests!!!
May 22
Extending perennial bloom time
The emergence of the 17 year cicadas
May 15
Carpenter bees active now
Ground-nesting bees
Time for lawn fertilization
Mulch madness . . . a word of caution!!!
Tips on controlling lawn weeds
Fertilizing hardy bulbs
May 8
Planning and planting a cutting garden
Yellow mottling in lawns
Help!! My lawn is spotted with dandelions
Mulch madness!!!! A word of caution . . .
Gardening and landscaping with wood
May 1
Fertilizing brambles
Broadleaf weed control in lawns
Apple scab time again
Companion planting with bulbs
April 24
Tending the perennial bed
European pine sawfly hatch
Pachysandra problems
Apple scab again
Broadleaf weed control in lawns
April 17
Lawns recovering slowly
White pine weevils on the attack
The 17 year cicada is due to return
April 10
'Garden Party' features Tracy Disabato Aust . ."Extending perennial bloom time"
Keeping the grass out of your asparagus bed
Conditions need to be "right" for planting vegetables
April 3
Lady beetles continue to aggravate
The "illusive" mole
Conditions need to be "right" for planting grass seed
March 27
How do seeds work?
Workable soil conditions
Gardeners are the "ultimate" recycles
March 20
"Shape-up" for spring
"The Fairfield Gardener" newsletter available
Yearly grapevine maintenance
Gardeners are the "ultimate" recyclers
March 13
How do I grow my own spring seedlings?
Making your own potting soils
Yearly grapevine maintenance
March 6
Proper timing of oil sprays on trees
Early season fruit tree spray options
February 27
Wacky winter weather adversely affects plants
Check your compost pile
Houseplant care tips
February 20
Too early for annual grass weed control measures . .
The right time to feed your lawn
February 13
Today is your last shopping day before Valentine's Day!!
Ten Resolutions for the Home Gardener
February 6
What to do with spring bulbs poking through the ground
Interesting plants in the winter garden
January 30
Unwanted winter house guests
January 23
Attracting songbirds to your garden
How to use wood ash wisely on your lawn and garden
January 16
Understanding catalog vegetable terms
Planning your vegetable garden

January 9

January 2
1998--A Year in Review, Horticulturally Speaking . . .
December 26
Should I burn the Christmas wrap??
"Reuse" your Christmas tree
Snow covering on ponds can cause problems
December 19
Ground mole activity being noticed
Preventing rodent damage to woody ornamentals
Mulching to protect shrubs and perennials
Winter pruning tips
December 12
Caring for your holiday plants
Christmas tree varieties--Which one is right for you?
December 5
Saving geraniums over winter
Homes for the Holidays floral tour set for Sunday
Starting perennials from seed--- the low-maintenance way . .
November 28
Visit Fairfield County Christmas tree farms
Preparing the vegetable garden for winter
The "art" of saving seeds
November 21
When to prune the butterfly bushes??
Use mulches to protect shrubs and perennials
Backyard orchard sanitation is important
Learn about noxious weeds & the problems they create
November 14
Late season fertilization of your lawn is recommended
Fertilize your trees, too!!
Protect your strawberry plants
Fall care of the asparagus bed
"Compost" your garden