Cleaning up flower beds can be done all season, but it’s a good idea to do a final cleanup in the fall. Some perennial plants look great during the winter, for example rudbeckia seed heads are decorative when topped with snow or ice. If the plants look OK, you can leave them intact. Other [Continue]
There are several shrubs which have beautiful foliage in the fall and are the right size for home gardens or yards. We’re sharing our five favorites with you here. Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) This shrub is named for it’s bright red leaves in the fall. It’s easy to grow and does well in most [Continue]
Frost is a thin layer of ice which forms outside when the temperature is below freezing. The ice will cover everything at ground level and any low-growing plants and shrubs. The ‘first frost date’ is the average date when frost is likely to occur in a region. To find the date for your area, [Continue]
This Wednesday was the first day of Fall. If you’re anything like me, you’re super excited for cool weather, sweaters, autumn leaves and campfires. To celebrate the season, we have found a list of specific jobs to do during the fall. 1. Plant bulbs This is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, [Continue]
This post was originally posted HERE. I’D LIKE TO TELL YOU that September is a restful month. But alas, this is the time to divide and reset perennials, order and plant bulbs, set up a window garden, and prepare the vacationing houseplants for their return to indoor life. Feeling energetic? Good. You’ll reap [Continue]
Dividing Hostas is best to be done in late summer during the month of August, or early September. If you divide your hostas in the summer, be sure to keep them well watered for a few weeks after to help absorb the shock of being transplanted. It is also important to allow for three to [Continue]
August is coming to an end, and with it marks the end of summer. The kids are going back to school, teachers are setting up their classrooms and the summer heat will be turning into the lovely cool weather of autumn. With Summer’s end just around the corner, it is important that you prepare [Continue]
The month of August is flying by and the end of summer is just around the corner! To prepare for the back to school months, and the upcoming fall, here are some to-dos to keep your landscaping and gardening up to date! Planning is always the fun part right? Start planning by ordering bulbs. [Continue]
Don’t cut your grass any shorter than three inches. Don’t prune unless it is absolutely necessary. Restrict trimming to removing a few stray shoots. Don’t apply nitrogen fertilizer (manure, straw, or sawdust) to shrubs. Don’t forget to remove dead foliage as it will keep the plants blooming until frost! Don’t forget to check your hemlock [Continue]
The month of June is halfway gone already and it seems like it just started! Here’s your June to-do list to help you makeup for list time! Fruit & Vegetable Gardens Plant your fruit and vegetables that love warm weather (ie. corn, peppers, zucchini and squash, and basil). By planting your bush beans, summer [Continue]
