Winter weather can damage or kill shrubs and trees. Winter sun, wind and cold temperatures can dry out evergreen foliage and make it turn brown and die back. It can also damage twigs and dormant buds. The weight of snow and ice may break branches. Salt used to remove ice is not good for shrubs [Continue]
At this time of year we start planning to feed our backyard birds. Before putting last years bird feeders out, it’s a good idea to clean them because this will help keep the garden birds healthy. It’s easiest to clean bird feeders outside, fill a bucket with hot water and add some dish detergent. [Continue]
Garden plants with ‘tender’ bulbs are plants that have bulbs, tubers, roots or corns that won’t survive the cold winter temperatures in USDA climate zone 6 or colder. The most commonly-planted ‘tender’ plants include cannas, callas, caladiums, dahlias, tuberous begonias, gladioluses, and tuberoses. Gardeners love these plants because they have decorative foliage and very showy [Continue]
