NY State IPM Program at Cornell University/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Even if you didn't know its quirky name, you have likely seen quackgrass in your yard, whether on the lawn or garden. This creeping weed is ...

Pulling perennial "junk" grasses like quackgrass is hard work, but it's the best option for eradicating this kind of weed. Q: I am having a problem with an invasive grass-like weed that has taken over ...

My last column elicited several requests for more detailed information on controlling quackgrass. Following is the question from one reader and response. If you have tree, shrub or lawn questions, you ...

Q: Crazy! My wax ivy and vinca vine are blooming! I have never had blossoms on these ivies, but I’ll take what I can get this time of year. — Mary Berg Lass. A: Thanks for the photos, and yes, flowers ...

Q: What type of shrub is in the photo? We’d like to trim it. Any suggestions? — Ken and Jenny Rustad. A: The red-flowered shrub is weigela, probably the popular cultivar Red Prince. There are various ...