Jeff Rugg

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview.com. To find out more about Jeff Rugg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at Creators.com. Copyright 2026 Jeff Rugg. Distributed by Creators Syndicate.

Orange Marmalade Octopi Invade Junipers

Cedar-apple rust, cedar-hawthorn rust, and cedar-quince rust all have junipers as one host.

Home June 3, 2026
Can You Kill Dandelions Without Herbicides?

The first thing to do is to keep the "good" plants healthy so they can compete with the ...

Home May 27, 2026
New Peonies Grandma Would Love

Peonies are divided into four main types: herbaceous, tree, woodland, and intersectional.

Home May 20, 2026
Lilies Can Kill Cats

The fact that Easter lilies and many other types of lilies are toxic to cats is not mentioned ...

Home May 13, 2026
Mother’s Day for Gardening Moms

One thing that moms want the most is to have a day of total relaxation.

Home May 6, 2026
Proper Lawn Mowing Height

There are several reasons that lawn grasses should be mowed higher than many people actually mow their grass.

Home April 29, 2026
Amaryllis Seeds and Flooded Vegetable Gardens

Amaryllis seeds need to be planted as soon as possible to prevent them from drying out.

Home April 22, 2026
Pond Turtles and Dragonflies

Turtles should not be collected from the wild. Those offered at a pet store are good options.

Home April 15, 2026
Buy an Easter Lily Now

With a little effort and care, Easter lilies can make good additions to your garden.

Home April 8, 2026
Lawns, Part 2: Installation

In northern climates, early fall is the best time to install a new lawn or renovate an old ...

Home April 1, 2026
Lawns, Part 1: Selection and Prep

Lawns are less expensive to install initially, but properly installed beds are less expensive to maintain.

Home March 25, 2026
Organic Gardening

What we need to understand is the difference between organic matter and organic material.

Home March 18, 2026
Adding Topsoil

Soil is where the water and nutrients come from, so the more there is, the healthier your plants ...

Home March 11, 2026
Stackable Pots

For stackable pots, just plant each layer and then add it to the stack.

Home March 4, 2026
Staghorn Ferns

Staghorns are epiphytes, so they grow on trees in the jungle.

Home February 25, 2026
Green Thumb Awards

The winning products of the Green Thumb awards were selected based on their uniqueness, technological innovation, and more.

Home February 18, 2026
Great Backyard Bird Count

The annual four-day period for bird watchers across the continent is approaching and anyone can participate.

Home February 11, 2026
Heart-Shaped Plants for Valentine’s Day

Perennials with heart-shaped leaves include Brunnera, Caladium, Hosta, and Violets.

Home February 4, 2026
Houseplant Problems

A plant can't have more leaves than the roots can supply with water, and it can't have more ...

Home January 28, 2026
All-America Selections Flower Winners

The AAS testing program has about 80 test gardens, from Alaska and Canada to California and Florida.

Home January 21, 2026
2026 All-America Selections Winners

Today, we will cover all the 2026 vegetable trial winners.

Home January 20, 2026
Gardening Winter To-Do List

For Northerners, winter is a good time to plan your vegetable garden and your landscape.

Home January 7, 2026
Garden Resolutions

Even in the middle of winter, gardeners are thinking about gardening and planning on making changes as we ...

Home December 31, 2025
Waxed Amaryllis Care

If you are someone who doesn't want to throw out your waxed amaryllis after it's bloomed for the ...

Home December 24, 2025
8 Gardening Books

Here are a few gardening books that have good information and are fun to read.

Home December 17, 2025
More Garden Gift Ideas

Gardeners love tools that make their work easier.

Home December 10, 2025
Cozy Up With Great Gardening Books

What do gardeners do in the winter? We read about gardens and gardening, of course.

Home December 3, 2025