"I live in North Louisiana and my Zoysia grass in the backyard is being taken over by Bermuda. Is there a way to get rid of it without killing the Zoysia?" –Liz Answer: Well, unfortunately, there's no ...

Grumpy helps a reader with a plant that won’t bloom. Plus, why Grumpy loves this new plant. "I live in Northeast Georgia and have a question about getting bird of paradise to bloom. The plant grows ...

Why you should beware of invasive species like kudzu, English ivy, privet, Bradford pear, Japanese honeysuckle, trumpet ...

"I have an empty garden bed that runs alongside our garage. It is about 10 feet long and two feet wide, and gets only morning sun. What can I plant there besides climbers? How about hydrangeas?" ...

A reader has a question on replacing azaleas. Plus, Grumpy’s garden center gripe. Grumpy Gardener: Now, pine straw, pine bark, and shredded hardwood are all good options. It really comes down to the ...

Grumpy Gardener: Rhubarb to a Northerner is like okra to a Southerner, growing either one immediately reveals the region you live in. Most Southerners have never tasted rhubarb except maybe in a ...