Most of us automatically start pulling plants from their pots when the calendar turns to fall, we discard them or try to find a place to put them in the ground. However this might be wasted effort as there are quite a few plants and shrubs which are happy to stay in a pot for … Read more
As we continue the series about keeping plants in containers during the winter, there are a few more rules to know in order to be successful. Be sure to use a container which can withstand the freezing and thawing cycles during the winter. The rule about soil quality is the same as always for pots, … Read more
Everyone loves tulips in the springtime, they are one of the true signs that the wicked winter weather is about to subside. However, tulips do take a bit of planning because they are a bulb which must experience cold temperatures in the winter. So it is necessary to establish them in the fall in order … Read more
Your garden will not be complete in the warmer months without some annuals added each year. An annual is a plant which will only be around for one season, they don’t grow back. But some of them will drop seeds as they dry out at the end of their season and will grow back from … Read more
If you have ever moved into a home where the yard seems like it is taking over the house then you understand the title of this article. Many of us have found homes we love which are overrun by the shrubs and trees that surround them. This is common to find in areas where the … Read more
Most yards or landscapes generally come with some plantings already in place. This is a good thing if you like what is on the site, but changes might need to occur if you aren’t overly pleased with the present situation or if you have other tastes in plants. Of course it is typically easy to … Read more
First of all any type of organic mulch is helpful in most garden bed situations. The majority of mulches are very beneficial because they break down over time and enrich the soil. But there are some exceptions, if someone uses rock or stones or the newer versions of plastic mulches, those won’t degrade. These are … Read more
The sun is essential for many plants in the garden, but the amount of sun will vary depending on your lot position and the number of trees you have. It’s essential to know the amount of sun received in any given location before you decide on what to plant there. And, of course, the sun … Read more
There are many of us who have favorite annuals we like to plant every year. They work in the light we have available and the array of colors is always tempting. Now there is nothing wrong with this plan and it can make the spring planting season a little easier. We don’t have to wade … Read more
We are now officially in the depths of summer and boy can we feel it! These are the times which make every human, animal and plant hot and tired. So the watering ritual becomes even more important for the plants. Even though it may be tough on the humans to get out there every day … Read more