Seasonal Tasks Why fall really is a good time to plant On Sep 7, 2016 In Seasonal Tasks Tagged fall, plants The cooler temps and damper conditions mean fall is a great time to plant. Here are tips for plant shopping this time of year. Continue reading
Seasonal Tasks Tips to extend the harvest as temperatures drop On Aug 17, 2014 In Seasonal Tasks Tagged fall, harvest The chill in the air does not have to signal the end of the vegetable harvest. Here are some techniques for providing a cover for cool-season vegetables. Continue reading
Seasonal Tasks Whip your yard back into shape On Aug 16, 2014 In Seasonal Tasks Tagged fall, yard, cleanup, garden Garden gotten away from you again? Get it back in shape with these fall clean-up tips. Continue reading
Get Rid of Weeds Apply Preen in Fall to Reduce Spring Weeds On Aug 30, 2013 In Get Rid of Weeds Tagged fall, winter weeds, weed control A fall application of Preen can stop sneaky winter weeds like henbit, purple dead nettle, chickweed, and Persian speedwell from taking over the ornamental spring garden. Continue reading
Perennials Fall-blooming perennials add color to the autumn scene On Sep 4, 2012 In Perennials Tagged fall, perennials At a time when most plants are preparing for winter, these easy-to-grow perennials add glorious, long-blooming, and colorful flowers in the fall landscape, extending the gardening season through Autumn. Continue reading
Seasonal Tasks Pots for fall and winter On Aug 30, 2011 In Seasonal Tasks Tagged pots, containers, fall How to prepare your plants and pots for the Fall and Winter seasons with the right container and plants. Continue reading
Plant Selection Autumn's berried treasures On Sep 7, 2010 In Plant Selection Tagged fall, shrubs, berries Plants with colorful fall fruits are often underused. Fall-fruiting plants offer more than just color, though. Continue reading
Feeding & Watering Water plants well in fall to prepare them for winter On Sep 6, 2010 In Feeding & Watering Tagged watering, fall At the end of summer, we give little thought to keeping the plants watered. Yet several deep soakings in fall will help trees, shrubs and perennials survive winter and flourish next spring. Continue reading
Pruning Avoid pruning shrubs before they're dormant On Sep 6, 2010 In Pruning Tagged pruning, shrubs, fall With fall clean up comes a natural urge to prune the shrubs. But cutting back shrubs this time of year might do more harm than good. Continue reading
Fruits, Veggies & Herbs Tips to Extend the Fall Harvest On Aug 26, 2009 In Fruits, Veggies & Herbs Tagged vegetables, vegetable garden, fall Northern gardeners can extend the fall vegetable garden with a few blankets or sheets. In the south, gardeners can continue planting seeds for lettuce, spinach, snow peas and cole crops, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Continue reading