Garden Tips
Educating, Inspiring, and Encouraging
We all need it. Without it we would find life to be boring and mundane. We look for it in different places…magazines, T.V. programs, seminars, books, podcasts, conversations, and even…
Read MoreFeeling Restless…
For the past few weeks I have felt like a caged animal. You know the ones I am talking about pacing back and forth wanting to be let out. That…
Read MoreIs Winter Really Over This Month?
Maybe it’s me, but it doesn’t seem that long ago that it was the first day of winter. My mom told me that time flies by the older we get.…
Read MoreWatering
Even though it is winter…don’t forget to supplement your plants watering needs. Containers are especially quick to dry out during the winter months. You do not want your plants to…
Read MorePruning
Winter is a great time to do some pruning on your trees. There are no leaves that block the view of the limb structure, so you can see the limbs…
Read MorePlant Heaving
Plant heaving occurs when the soil has extreme temperature changes. The soil pushes upward lifting the plants and exposing the roots. If you mulched well in the fall, your plants are less…
Read MorePlanning and Notes
Mid-summer is a great time to take notes! Spend some time walking around your garden assessing what you like and what you need to change. Maybe some plants need to be…
Read MoreNewly Planted Seeds
Keep your newly planted seeds moist but not soaked until they germinate. It is important to give them consistent moisture during their germination period. Once they have sprouted, continue to give…
Read MoreMulching
Spring and fall are perfect times to add mulch to your garden. Small and large gardens alike benefit from this practice. Mulch keeps the weeding to a minimum, holds the moisture to…
Read MoreCut Ornamental Grass
Mid to late winter is an excellent time to cut your ornamental grasses back. I try to cut them as low as possible. Make sure you have a good sharp…
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