Planting Annuals (Flowers and Vegetables) in the Ground in April – If you’re anything like us, the draw of homegrown vegetables is difficult to resist. Problem is that it’s WAY too early to plant anything other than cold crop veggies (lettuce, spinach, kale, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and carrots). Warm season vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, etc.) […]
April is the time to get growing! Read More »
Finally, it’s spring! At times, with all of the snow and cold, we wondered if it would ever arrive. Everything had a delayed start, but spring is at long last making a grand entrance. April ushers in longer daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and regular rainfall. There is always a great deal to do as things
Welcoming Spring in all it’s glory! Read More »
Rain. We sure could use some. The past month has been eerily similar to last fall. Though not quite as deficient, still way behind normal rainfall. We keep watching and waiting for more steady precipitation. Hopefully, Mother Nature will work in our favor and bring us slow, steady, soaking rainfall in October. Fall seeding benefits
October’s glory is in new beginnings. Perfect for planting. Read More »
Fall is for Planting – Fall is the optimal time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees. The cooler nights slow vegetative growth signaling plants to focus their remaining energy into strengthening and expanding their root systems. Planting now allows the new plants to acclimate and anchor their roots before winter sets in. Be sure to
Time to get Planting! From Fall Mums to Trees and more! Read More »
2024 has been particularly hard on our lovely landscape plants. The excessive heat coupled with drought, has left the majority of landscape plantings struggling to survive. It’s quite literally cooked shallow roots, regardless of the amount of supplemental water provided. Shallow-rooted trees began dropping leaves in August;
Fall Feeding, pruning, planting & protection of plants in your yard. Read More »
