Many local nurseries (especially Randy’s Perennials and Water Gardens) will be offering some great deals this month, so October is a good time to be planting perennials, trees, and shrubs. In much of our area, it’s safe to plant trees and shrubs if the ground isn’t frozen, as long as you’re willing to provide adequate […]
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Archive for fall
We’ve had a warm, moist summer – maybe even more than a bit too moist for the liking of so many plants and trees in our gardens and landscapes. The long hot dry spell we usually expect during mid-summer just didn’t happen this year, and it at least where I live, there have been numerous […]
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Fall is a great time to grow vegetables that prefer or tolerate cooler temperatures and cooler, moister soil. The bugs are hopefully less plentiful in the fall as well, making for a pleasant experience for both garden and gardener. The important thing to remember is that most cool weather plants need to be pretty well […]
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Colder weather is on its way, but you still have a little time left to get a few things growing in the garden and prepare others for the threats of winter. There shouldn’t be too many insect pests dining on your garden and landscape plants now that the weather is a bit cooler. You should have […]
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Believe it or not, you can still plant veggies for winter or spring harvest. Many crops are generally pretty cold hardy in our area, and if they require protection, it’s usually as simple as heavy mulch, or protecting the leaves from ice by wrapping the plant or installing row covers if you have a lot […]
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Chrysanthemums aren’t the only richly colored flowers perking up the cooler days ahead. Pansies, ornamental (aka flowering) cabbage and kale, and snapdragons are perfectly suited for our fall and winter climates. They’re all easy to grow, and you can plant them as annuals in containers, or plant them in beds. The ornamental cabbage and kale […]
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You’ll soon be waking up to brisk fall mornings, and contemplating how you’re going to decorate for fall. And that usually means a trip to the nursery for some gorgeously plump and colorful potted chrysanthemums (aka mums). Chrysanthemums are some of the most rewarding fall bloomers in the garden as well. Chrysanthemums, which are native […]
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