It’s time to decorate for holidays
It’s December on the Eastern Shore, a time when the gardening tasks tend to slow down, and we can focus on holiday decorating. But before we start talking about decorating, let’s discuss some important remaining gardening chores to be done. Remember, we are still in a...
There’s still work to do before winter
November is upon us and there are still plenty of gardening chores to be done before winter and plant dormancy set in. Be sure to take advantage of the nice cooler, but still warmer days of Autumn to be outside. We were recently upgraded to a new USDA planting zone,...
Embrace the colors, flavors of fall
Are you ready for autumn’s burst of color? October dazzles with leaf and berry colors as Virginia creeper, maples, oaks, aronia, cotoneaster, fothergilla, hollies and many native plant varieties present us the spectacular shades of reds, oranges, yellows and more....
September is finally here
After a hot, humid and challenging summer, I think we all will welcome cooler temperatures and hopefully lower humidity. The Autumn Equinox will occur on Sept. 22 at 8:43 a.m. I mention this because fall is the best time for planting, transplanting and gardening in...
Ready to move from summer to fall?
This month and next are when we start to transition from the summer to the fall growing seasons. Here are some suggested things to begin to do now to prepare for this transition. Now is the time to begin preparing your amaryllis plant to bloom for the upcoming...
Look out for hot-weathered hazards
July marks middle of the summer gardening season. Expect the hottest temperatures and humidity of the season this month. Having said that, here are a few gardening tips to help plants through this tough time of the year. Be sure to check trees and shrubs weekly for...
This month is coming up all roses
Welcome to June, which is National Rose and Perennial Flower Month. Roses are one of the most recognizable flowers in the world with more than 150 wild rose species and 30,000-plus cultivated varieties. Roses are organized into these different categories: • Hybrid...
Stay on top of your growing lawn
Beginning with this month, try to make an effort to mow the lawn often enough so you never have to cut off more than a third of the grass in order to maintain the recommended height. Always keep your mower blades sharpened. WEEK ONE • Try to get all perennial plants...
Be mindful of ground temperatures, too
Welcome to National Gardening Month! It is said that April showers bring May flowers, but Mother Nature had a different idea this year. March brought on spring early and many flowers and trees have already finished blooming. Remember one thing: Just remember that even...
It’s time to hatch a gardening game plan
Spring is almost here and it is time to make a plan for all your gardens for the coming growing season. Always remember a truly beautiful flower garden and a productive vegetable garden is always a healthy garden. You can accomplish this by utilizing good practices,...
