By: Designer Jennifer Whalley Rain gardening is not a new term for planting in the rain, but instead the latest craze in the landscape industry. It’s the creation of beautiful backyard gardens that have the added bonus of improving our environment and our water quality. Interested? Please, read on. A rain garden is a landscape system… Read More
Spring is the season to think summer-flowering bulbs—everything from exotically fragrant lilies to ever-blooming shade-loving begonias. There is such a wide variety of sizes, shapes and color from which to choose—and some are even deer and vole resistant! First on the pest-resistant list are Dahlias. They have something to please almost everyone, from 12” tall… Read More
On this page you’ll find instructions for – Watering plants How to determine if watering is necessary Working with automated irrigation systems Watering sod Fertilizing Mulching Tree staking Pruning Insects Dead plants Watering Plants The critical period for watering newly installed plants is the 1st 6-8 weeks after installation. During this time plants are experiencing… Read More
It is this time of year that we start to get the gardening itch. The soil in our gardens, however, is too cold and too wet to be worked. What we can do is get a head start on the growing season by starting seeds indoors. Tomatoes and peppers are the top choices for vegetable… Read More
If you’re like us, you love to garden. There’s no better feeling than getting outside in the sun and soil, whether we’re working in large landscapes or in a few containers on a front stoop. We’re rewarded each day with beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers in our landscapes and abundant fruits and vegetables from our… Read More
Plant new roses using a high-quality soil such as Meadows Farms Planting Mix or any other good soil that is high in organic matter. Plant with a good starter fertilizer like Espoma Organic’s Bio-tone Plus to encourage strong root formation. Water thoroughly. In early March, fertilize existing roses with your favorite rose fertilizer. We recommend… Read More
The winter months are a surprisingly busy time in the garden, with pruning being one of the chores that, if done in the winter months, will pay dividends for the gardener during the rest of the season. Pruning helps plants grow strong and healthy during their growing season. It allows plants to retain their natural… Read More
Winter is a great time to repot houseplants. Plants like to be potted up into larger pots as they grow. Larger containers allow for more soil to nourish the root systems. Plants that have grown in pots for years can become root-bound, which can lead to a plant’s demise. Repotting houseplants in the winter gives… Read More
Indoor gardening or keeping houseplants is a hobby that many outdoor gardeners bewilderingly often do not pursue. Conversely, there are many green thumbs out there who fill their homes and workplaces with plants, yet never touch an outdoor one. With the current trend of blurring of outdoor and indoor living, I’m hoping this strange separation… Read More
At this time of year, it is common to see a whitish-gray powdery substance on the leaves of some plants. Powdery mildew can affect any plant, but lilacs, roses, fruit trees, vegetables, begonias, and lawns are particularly susceptible. The term “powdery mildew” actually refers to an entire group of fungi, each one attacking different types of plants…. Read More