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A. If you have round, brown circles and leaves that pull away from the runners, you could have brown patch. It is a problem in fall and spring. There is nothing to do about it once it happens. The best trick is prevention—don’t over water or over fertilize. The leaves will grow back next spring.

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Coral Vine or Queen's Wreath (Antigonon leptopus)
This drought tolerant native of Mexico is a dependable perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and a vigorous growth habit, so give it plenty of room. In late summer and fall it produces striking, lacy clusters of vivid pink blooms that hang down like delicate chains.

It has no significant pest or disease problems, but does like well-drained soils and a full sun to part shade exposure. Coral vine blooms are a welcomed nectar source for important pollinator insects like bumble bees. A white blooming form is also available.

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You can start Chinese cabbage, garden peas, and garlic. Be thinking about where you’d like to include spring bulbs this year. You can dot perennial beds with bulbs for foliage and flowers in the dormant months. On the September 25 program, horticulturist and author Scott Ogden will show off the best naturalizing specimens for our area.

Get the corn gluten down this weekend if possible! Once winter weeds germinate, it’s too late—the corn gluten will just give them a nice dose of fertilizer.

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