Plant Fall for Fall Leaves Before the Leaves Fall
Plant for the march of color and watch the leaves transform to amazing shades of scarlet, gold and orange.
Time to Turn Our Gardening Thoughts Into Winter Preparedness
Weather-wise, August has been an unusual month. Instead of the usual August average of 4.25 inches of rain, we’ve received almost 16 as of Monday morning.
When is it Too Late to Plant?
The end of summer is not the end of the gardening season.
Don’t Weed Harder. Weed Smarter!
Weeding is a dirty job, but someone has to do it.
The Real Dirt on Coneflowers
Of all the flowers that bloom in August, I think that coneflowers are my favorite.
Made in the Shade
Looking for some relief from July’s Dog Days? Try gardening in the shade!
Tiny Flash Dancers
Whether you call them fireflies, lighting bugs or glowworms, more than 2000 species of these luminescent creatures sparkle and flicker in yards and forests all over the world.
Hydrangea, the Queen of Summer
Hydrangeas are a summertime staple in yards across the country. Help yours bloom their best by knowing which ones to plant where.
our tips for planting success
It sometimes seems that there are secret tricks to successfully establishing trees and shrubs in your landscape. It isn’t that magical though. Most plants will thrive if they’re given the right growing conditions.
hummingbirds are here again
It’s always thrilling to glance out your window and spot a hummingbird scouting your garden.
