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DEAR JANET: I think my garden is more weeds than flowers this year. Can you help me identify this quite invasive weed? It seems to spread by runners. I have ne…

Temperatures are starting to rise and gardeners are looking for plants that can take the heat and keep on blooming all summer long. If that's your plan for you…

DEAR JANET: I have bought a raised garden container to make it easier to tend my plants. I put a good mix of compost and soil in the container and planted toma…

DEAR JANET: The Columbine leaves have turned gray. What do you suppose is happening?

We ended April with some much-needed rain. This has helped out the gardens immensely. Gardens are now taking off. May is a key month in the garden, from prunin…

DEAR JANET: Last year was a mast year for acorns. They were plentiful and everywhere. This spring, I've noticed that the oak pollen catkins are falling pretty …

DEAR JANET: What is this plant and do I want it? I just found it growing in my backyard. I did not plant it, but I think it is interesting.

Arkansas gardens have taken too many hits with winter damage in the past few years, so gardeners are on the lookout for durable plants. Many people want a pret…

DEAR JANET: I bought some coleus and impatiens probably too early. I planted them outside and then the cold came. I did cover them, but I have some brown leave…

Our weather seemingly continues to change seasons daily, but we can all hope we are finished with winter and heavy frosts.

DEAR JANET: My Encore azalea hasn't bloomed yet and it looks like it was damaged by the freeze we had. Should I prune it or remove the damaged leaves?

DEAR JANET: My hydrangeas' new leaves are wilted from the recent cold! Will they be OK? Is there anything I can do?

It is almost asparagus season and green spears are starting to appear in vegetable gardens across our state. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, which means it…

DEAR JANET: Last year I fell in love with a Lady Banks rose on a trip to Louisiana. I came home and planted one, and it bloomed, but only one time. It is a lov…