Tom Atwell – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Falling on the ice is bad for you. But ice-melting salt is bad for your garden.

Here’s how to balance two opposing needs.

by Tom Atwell January 13, 2019January 12, 2019

Our columnist gives the highlights of several local ones.

by Tom Atwell January 6, 2019January 4, 2019

There’s an Oscars of sorts for plants, too.

They’re easy, and it’s not too late to plant them.

Consider these ideas for plants in your reclaimed landscape.

by Tom Atwell June 24, 2018June 21, 2018

Step One is to wait and watch; you won’t know what you have for plants until after a full gardening season has gone by.

by TOM ATWELL May 6, 2018May 3, 2018

Here are some tips on how to avoid it. In short – dig early, consider location.

You need three tools: a hand pruner, a lopper and a pruning saw.

In time for the holidays, 10 Mainers tell 10 stories of favorite recycled gifts

Here are 10 things to do to prepare your garden for winter