The Bruce Company Blog

There’s no rule that says they need to be lit right away and it’s so much easier to put them up in early November that in early December.

The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting above-average snowfall for the lower Great Lakes region, so the past week is a portent of weather to come. The snow will make it difficult to get those bulbs in but stop into the Garden Center to save 50% on remaining tulips and daffodils and ask the Plant Information Desk for bulbs forcing instructions.

At long last. It’s time to take a deep breath because the physical work, and often frenetic pace of the growing season is over.

We love vases of paperwhites and pots of amaryllis. And with a little prep time, you can have pots of tulips and daffodils blooming in your kitchen in late February.

October can be such a confusing time for new gardeners. Though the sun certainly isn’t quite as warm, the golden color of autumn light can fool us into thinking that it is still late summer.

The night temperatures are starting to cool and leaves have started to color. And though the last few days felt like summer, wind chills in the upper 20s are predicted for tonight. It’s time to get your ponds and water features ready for the frosty temperatures to come.

By: Lisa Briggs | September 26th, 2019 October is such a transitional time, especially for gardeners.  Our borders and beds teeter on the edge of a climatic cliff. Colors change as deep green foliage morphs into mellow butter yellow or fiery scarlet. Forms change as...

We’re all feeling a bit sad about moving indoors after spending so much time enjoying our outdoor living spaces. But winterizing is easy to do and will keep your patio furniture beautiful for the long term.

As summer wanes and autumn approaches, birds congregate in the trees and on overhead wires. The air is sweetly scented with ripening fruit. The light changes, becoming more golden. Everything seems ready to burst. Not in the tender, life is beginning way of spring, but in a more poignant manner that hints life in the garden is starting to fade.

For many gardeners, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of the autumn lawn care season. Cooler temperatures and more regular rainfall make this an excellent time to start a new lawn or repair an existing one.