Remember, your gardening starts inside
February’s weather can vary widely, with it mostly being cold and damp, or rainy and snowy. These are the days to be indoors to concentrate on planning and organizing for garden preparations. The soil is likely still too cold for most outdoor planting, but the...
Find times for gardening maintenance
Well, January is upon us, and spring begins on Friday, March 20, only 79 days away! The colder months are the perfect time to plan for the coming planting season. January is also National Garden Catalogue Month, so I am sure you will be receiving many of these guides...
’Tis not the season to neglect the garden
December is upon us, and there are still some gardening chores that can be done in between holiday decorating, visiting and hosting. You can pick and choose any job based on how much time you have and the weather. Remember, some of the things you do now will help keep...
Time to prepare garden for cold weather
On the Mid-Shore (USDA growing zone 7b), November is the transitional month for gardeners. Our area is shifting from fall and slowly toward winter. Now is the time to prepare your garden for cold weather, while still being able to do some fall gardening tasks....
Get to know your plants’ soil pH needs
Soil pH — a measure of soil acidity and alkalinity — is crucial in the landscape because it affects nutrient availability and overall plant health. Fall is the perfect time to check for and adjust soil pH. All plants have a specific pH preference, with most preferring...
There are other fall options than mums
When gardeners think about adding fall color to the landscape, chrysanthemums usually are the first thing that comes to mind. Extensive plant breeding programs in recent years, have produced a number of new exceptional varieties of fall blooming plants, some of which...
There’s a science to watering
This month I want to discuss the proper watering of plants. I have had many questions from customers on the proper way to water lawns and landscape gardens. While it may appear to be a simple task, the fact is there are a lot of factors to consider. August...
Help lawn bulk up for entertaining
As July begins, so does picnic and outdoor entertainment time. Let’s talk about ways to keep your lawn and landscape looking good for summer entertaining as well as for your personal enjoyment. Lets begin by discussing the proper way to water your lawn. Grass needs...
Perennials can add versatility, color
Welcome to June, the first month of summer and it is National Perennial Plant Month. Perennial plants offer a low-maintenance planting solution for long lasting beauty. Unlike annual plants that need replanting every season, perennial plants, once they are established...
No reason to not have a garden
Interest in home-grown fruit and vegetable gardening is continuing to grow. Customers are asking more questions about starting seeds and how and where to grow vegetables. Interest in raised bed gardening, growing vegetables in containers, and even how to use pallets,...
