Why is it called “monkey grass”? Even “The
Georgia Gardener”
doesn’t know for sure. But on his GPTV show Oct. 7 and 9, host
Walter Reeves visits with
Wally Pressey at Classic Groundcovers in Athens to learn some
interesting facts.

Photo: Classic Groundcovers

Liriope spicata

Pressey shows several varieties of liriope and mondo grass
and tells about their care
and maintenance. He admits that he, too, doesn’t really know
why it’s called “monkey
grass.” But he has a theory.

Reeves also shows three ways to fill low spots in your lawn
that lead to scalped places
where the mower wheels drop into the holes. And he visits with
Helen Phillips at Callaway
Gardens, where they look at foliage plants that are interesting
year-round.

Don’t miss “The Georgia Gardener” on Thursdays at
7:30 p.m. or Saturdays at
10 a.m. on GPTV. The show is designed especially for Georgia
gardeners.

“The Georgia Gardener” is produced by the
University of Georgia College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and PFC Holding
Company.