Grumpy helps a reader with a lawn covered in African violets. Plus, the gripe of the week. "I live 40 miles north of Atlanta and I need help. My lawn is covered with African violets and no one can ...

DENVER, Colorado — Even though Japanese beetles begin to dissipate this time of year, don't let up on them. Try to get every last beetle before they have a chance to mate and lay eggs in your lawn and ...

DENVER, Colorado — My big, fragrant Oriental lilies are blooming on the patio. Fortunately, Japanese beetles aren't interested in them. I have very few beetles in my garden. This shows that treating ...