After gardening most of my life, you’d think that I’d know what I was doing, but I just made a mistake that’ll cost me some time and “work.” All because I I enjoyed myself and got a little lazy. You see, I enjoy sitting on my deck after supper and watching the fireflies blink on … Read more
Proper landscaping can significantly reduce the energy needed to maintain a comfortable home or office. Fall is not officially here until Tuesday, September 22. However, the FALL PLANTING SEASON begins now with the start of September. August gave us some much-needed rainfall. Toward the end of August, we had some cooler days. Yes, we will … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it’s less than a month away from the First Day of Fall on Tuesday, September 22! But there are still some things that you can do in your garden. Apply a two- to three-inch layer of mulch, or even chopped leaves (simply roll over them with the lawnmower) to your … Read more
Don’t be discouraged as August’s heat and dryness take their toll on your flower beds. This happens to most of us. At least this August has given us some much-needed rainfall. I know that on August 16th I got nearly 5 inches of rain. The last week of August we cooled down. This scenario couldn’t … Read more
We’ve all had those moments—we’re sitting in the chair on our deck or patio, sipping on iced tea when suddenly we leap to our feet because we remembered something we forgot. Here’s a list of summer gardening tasks to remember. End of Summer Checklist Remember not to just water your plants. Remember to actually touch … Read more
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ORNAMENTAL GRASSES August is a great month to admire the beauty of ornamental grasses. All the different varieties are in plum right now. Ornamental grasses are a common landscape staple, often gracing neighborhood landscapes, anchoring large garden beds, and commonly used in shopping center landscape borders. There are so many … Read more
Have you ever sat on your patio or deck enjoying a nice, quiet evening when you’ve suddenly heard some noise from the back of the yard? You turn and look, only to find a deer or two rummaging through your veggie or flower garden. I have. I ran back to where they were and looked … Read more
ADDING LIVING DÉCOR TO A DORM ROOM It’s early in August, but many parents are preparing to pack their kids for college. Many kids are leaving home for the first time and will spend their first year of college living in a dorm room. We all know how small and cramped a dorm room can … Read more
During the summer, doesn’t it seem like nearly every other front porch has Boston ferns hanging on it? Well, they are fluffy and full. But what do you do with them at summer’s end? Boston ferns are native to Florida, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Their native environment is warm and humid. Their botanical … Read more
IT’S NOW AUGUST: THE LAST FULL SUMMER MONTH Yes, August can be tough for gardening, mainly because of the heat, high humidity, and dryness that make being outside and working in the garden a little unbearable. But don’t fret, as August is also the GATEWAY TO FALL, and the all-important FALL IS FOR PLANTING season comes … Read more
