There are readers of TheGardenLady blog who tell me that “shh, it is a secret”: but they have found Heaven and it is in California. From looking at the photos below, I think they are correct. The other weekend these Heaven-dwellers hiked to a favorite spot in the Redwood forest where they not only […]

Sawfly by Mean and Pinchy TheGardenLady received two questions from two people who were having problems with knock out roses.  Here is the first question. I am very upset with my knock out roses. They have small green worms covering the leafs and eating holes in them. They also get on the perennial hibiscus. Is […]

Comments by miss miah TheGardenLady does not really like her blog to be about her personal thoughts unless they pertain to something that relates to an issue she is writing about. The premise of the blog is to discuss or help people with gardening issues, ideas and suggestions. Also, there is the hope that readers […]

Marigolds avec Snail by MosaicMarj TheGardenLady received a question from Lou about protecting marigolds from snails and slugs. Marigolds love dry hot weather. If they are happy, they self seed and thrive, as those in my garden do. I haven’t planted them for a few years and they are coming up all over the place. […]

TheGardenLady received this question from Jeanne. I am living in Japan and have several plants on my porch that have what looks like snail or slug meanderings on the leaves. The plants are dying. I do not know how to treat them. I have only seen ants in the vicinity, no other bugs.  Any ideas? […]