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Stories by Allen Wilson

Columbian freelance writer

Coreopsis Moonbeam, left, and Geranium Rozanne, below, are my favorite long blooming perennial flowers. They are quite compatible together.

Gardening with Allen: Perennials look best in groups of 3, 5 or 7

Coreopsis Moonbeam, left, and Geranium Rozanne, below, are my favorite long blooming perennial flowers. They are quite compatible together.

May 10, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Life

What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Is your lawn too short?

May 3, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

My neighbor mows his lawn short. He says it is like a golf course. Is that the best way to mow your lawn? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Advice for nice tubs, hanging baskets

April 26, 2025, 6:01am Clark County Life

I would like to plant flowers in hanging baskets and tubs. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this successfully? Read story

Gardening With Allen: Savor emotional pleasures of gardening

April 12, 2025, 6:02am Clark County Life

I usually give you technical suggestions on how to be more successful at gardening. This week I am going to shift gears and talk about the emotional side of gardening. I hope some of my feelings about gardening have shown through my previous technical advice. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Organic matter vital to good gardening

April 5, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Life

What is the single most basic thing you could do to be a successful gardener? Read story

Gardening with Allen: ‘Topping’ trees causes variety of problems

March 29, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

An arborist offered to “top” my shade tree that has grown so large that branches touch the house. Should I have him do that? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Changing nature of creating plants

March 22, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

I love to try new improved plant varieties. Could you share with us how new varieties are developed? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Should you get your soil tested?

March 8, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Life

Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Adding organic matter best way to boost soil

March 1, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil? Read story

Gardening with Allen: Leaf color, production indicate fertilizer needs

February 22, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

I was advised to cut down on fertilizer for my indoor plants in the winter because of a slower growth rate. I have not fertilized since early November. When should I begin fertilizing my indoor plants again? Do you recommend a particular indoor plant fertilizer? Read story