David O'Connor
An avid gardener for over 30 years, I’ve turned my suburban backyard into a paradise of vegetables and perennials, focusing on heirloom varieties.
What are the best heirloom varieties to plant in the fall?
I'm always on the lookout for exceptional heirloom vegetable varieties, especially for my fall garden! My backyard gives me plenty of room for diversi...
Best soil amendments for a fall vegetable garden?
I'm currently preparing my soil for the upcoming fall vegetable planting, and I want to make sure it’s at its best! Over the years, I've learned the i...
How to manage pest control in the fall garden?
As I prepare my fall vegetable garden this year, I can’t help but think about pest control strategies. I’ve been fortunate enough to cultivate a diver...
Best management practices for daylily foliage in late summer?
As we dive into late summer, I can't help but notice that my daylily foliage tends to look a bit ragged. I've been growing these beauties for several ...
How can I improve bloom longevity in my daylilies?
I'm really passionate about my daylilies, especially the heirloom varieties I have in my suburban garden. I've noticed that while they bloom beautiful...
What specific soil amendments enhance daylily performance?
I've been focused on cultivating a rich, organic soil in my backyard garden, where my daylilies thrive among my treasured heirloom vegetables. However...
How can I successfully hybridize my daylilies?
As an avid gardener with a love for heirloom varieties, I'm fascinated by the idea of hybridizing daylilies to create unique colors and forms. I've do...
What strategies work best for preventing daylily diseases?
I'm quite invested in maintaining the health of my daylilies, but I've faced some challenges with diseases like rust and crown rot in previous seasons...