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Tuesday,  October 22 , 2024

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Stories by Allen Wilson

Columbian freelance writer

Gardening with Allen: Take care when pruning branches

October 19, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

I planted three good-sized maple trees last spring that I want to develop uniformly. One had the top broken and has started growing three new tops. The trees have sprouted some small branches on the lower trunks. My neighbor said I should not use the line trimmer that I have… Read story

Gardening with Allen: Old-fashioned chemicals effective

October 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

I have some dandelions in my lawn and some coarse grassy weeds in my shrub beds that keep coming back after I dig them up. I can’t seem to get all the roots out. Can they be killed with chemicals? Read story

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

Gardening with Allen: Growing bulbs in pot for winter

Allen Wilson is a Vancouver gardening specialist.

October 5, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

I would like to plant some bulbs in pots for bloom this winter. What special treatment is needed in order to bloom inside my home? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Short days lead to fall color

September 28, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

I have noticed the change in leaf color is starting. Do you know what causes leaves to change color? Read story

Gardening With Allen: Strive for varied heights, seasons

September 21, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

I have a friend who is dividing her perennial flowers and has offered to share them with me. She has a big variety and my space is limited. What would you suggest I plant? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Some plants can be pruned now

September 14, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Is now a good time to prune trees and shrubs or should I wait until later? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Combine bulbs with flowers, cover

September 7, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Could you give me some suggestions for planting fall bulbs so they have their best impact in the landscape? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Fall is ideal time to plant a lawn

August 31, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

We have an area where we want to plant a lawn. Is this a good time to start a new lawn or should we wait until spring? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Routine deadheading helpful

August 24, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

Is it necessary or important to remove dead flowers after they bloom? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Raising mowing height may help

August 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

My lawn is not doing well in this hot weather. It is brown in spots and generally off color even though I am watering regularly. Is there anything else I can do? Read story