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The battle of power lines and the urban forest
The battle of power lines and the urban forest
COLUMN | When power lines and trees compete for space, it usually ends poorly for the trees. One arborist says it doesn’t have to.
 
Mulch volcanoes can kill trees you’re trying to protect
(The Washington Post, August 8, 2012; 9:46 AM)
 
The ant: A gardener’s friend, an artist’s muse
(The Washington Post, August 1, 2012; 12:23 PM)
 
What’s so bad about a mouse outside the house?
(The Washington Post, July 25, 2012; 12:37 PM)
 
Down in the weeds, root first and ask questions later
(The Washington Post, July 18, 2012; 12:59 PM)
 
The return of the lily
(The Washington Post, July 11, 2012; 12:36 PM)
 
How to grow lilies
(The Washington Post, July 11, 2012; 12:27 PM)
 
How a Silver Spring garden was rescued after its owner’s death
(The Washington Post, June 20, 2012; 10:55 AM)
 
What type of tomato grower are you?
(The Washington Post, June 13, 2012; 7:26 PM)
 
What kind of tomato grower are you?
(The Washington Post, June 13, 2012; 3:23 PM)
 
Beware the D.C. garden thief, still at large
(The Washington Post, June 6, 2012; 5:29 PM)
 
Best climbing roses for the gardener
(The Washington Post, May 23, 2012; 12:14 PM)
 
Lanning Roper: Remembering the garden designer
(The Washington Post, May 16, 2012; 9:57 AM)
 
Mount Sharon, a classical garden in Virginia
(The Washington Post, May 9, 2012; 8:51 AM)
 
A Garden Festival at Ladew Topiary Gardens
(The Washington Post, May 2, 2012; 10:12 AM)
 
National Gallery of Art’s exhibit on Japanese painting shines
(The Washington Post, April 18, 2012; 9:36 AM)
 
Spring with a cherry on top
(The Washington Post, April 11, 2012; 9:29 AM)
 
Gardening ideas: Tips for having a sweet-smelling garden
(The Washington Post, April 4, 2012; 3:51 PM)
 
Rediscovering the Lenten rose
(The Washington Post, March 28, 2012; 1:58 PM)
 
Clearing out the garden for a spring that’s already here
(The Washington Post, March 13, 2012; 4:52 PM)
 
The orchid collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post at Hillwood Estate
(The Washington Post, March 7, 2012; 11:15 AM)
 
A pruning primer
(The Washington Post, February 29, 2012; 10:05 AM)
 
It’s seed-starting time
(The Washington Post, February 15, 2012; 11:55 AM)
 
How gardens grow during a mild winter
(The Washington Post, February 1, 2012; 1:00 PM)
 
Garden journal Hortus marks 25 years
(The Washington Post, January 25, 2012; 9:20 AM)
 
Tomato talk: Pro gardeners’ favorites
(The Washington Post, January 18, 2012; 8:29 AM)
 
For 2012, a mission to find a better tomato
(The Washington Post, January 4, 2012; 8:24 AM)
 
How to keep a moth orchid alive
(The Washington Post, December 20, 2011; 7:18 PM)
 
Going green, diplomatically, at the British ambassador’s residence
(The Washington Post, December 14, 2011; 8:49 AM)
 
The car Christmas wreath hangs on
(The Washington Post, December 7, 2011; 1:23 PM)
 
Photographer Robert Llewellyn gets up close with plants
(The Washington Post, November 30, 2011; 8:38 AM)
 
Leaf-raking, the right way
(The Washington Post, November 22, 2011; 10:38 AM)
 
A fabulous fall for leaf fans
(The Washington Post, November 16, 2011; 1:47 PM)
 
When gardening, how to beat the beast of dry shade
(The Washington Post, November 2, 2011; 9:52 AM)
 
Gardening: Hydrangeas Madonna could love
(The Washington Post, October 26, 2011; 12:15 PM)
 
The best bulbs to plant for spring
(The Washington Post, October 19, 2011; 3:20 PM)
 
Tips for planting bulbs
(The Washington Post, October 19, 2011; 3:16 PM)
 
The mysterious mushroom, sign of a healthy garden
(The Washington Post, October 12, 2011; 5:19 PM)
 
Peach grower’s fight against stink bug comes to an end
(The Washington Post, October 5, 2011; 5:19 PM)
 
Apple country harvest: A Mid-Atlantic tradition
(The Washington Post, September 28, 2011; 12:52 PM)
 
County and state fairs don’t do fruits and vegetables justice
(The Washington Post, August 31, 2011; 5:23 PM)
 
Many frog species call D.C. area, and possibly your garden, home
(The Washington Post, August 17, 2011; 9:42 AM)
 
When the government regulates your garden
(The Washington Post, July 27, 2011; 10:47 AM)
 
Blueberries provide benefits to gardens beyond fruit (so don’t hate the birds)
(The Washington Post, July 13, 2011; 11:51 AM)
 
Waterlilies, hardy or tropical, can lend a touch of magic to ponds
(The Washington Post, June 29, 2011; 8:03 AM)
 
Gardening as you age: How to go low maintenance without losing beauty
(The Washington Post, June 15, 2011; 9:17 AM)
 
As bee colonies die, beekeepers face challenge finding replacements
(The Washington Post, June 1, 2011; 10:26 AM)
 
Victory gardens: a model for a more sustainable food future
(The Washington Post, May 25, 2011; 2:12 PM)
 
Plants for the summer shade garden
(The Washington Post, May 18, 2011; 12:33 PM)
 
Best peonies for the D.C. area
(The Washington Post, May 11, 2011; 2:14 PM)