It ѕееmѕ thе past fеw years thеrе hаvе bееn ѕеvеrаl states thаt hаvе bееn undergoing rаthеr severe droughts. Cities impose watering restrictions whісh, thе truth bе told, аrе nоt еnоugh tо water tо lawns аnd plants. The garden ends up shriveling аnd lооkіng brown. So іf уоu live іn аn area thаt іѕ gоіng thrоugh [...]
Tips For A Wildflower Garden
12/26/2012 by Leave a Comment
Wildflower gardens bring up engaging memories. Perhaps it pops into your head about long tramps in the forest or meadows, collecting material, and afterward, the thrill of transplanting your finds into your own wildflower garden. But alas, a lot of people throw up their hands in disgust and say such a wildflower garden is impossible. [...]
Lifting And Storing Tender Bulbs
08/01/2012 by Leave a Comment
In my excitement of thinking about planning a fall garden, I overlooked a task that probably needs to be considered….that of lifting and storing tender bulbs, corms and tubers. Oh, and don’t forget that fall is the time to plant next year’s spring bulbs. When I first started gardening, I didn’t know bulbs had to [...]
The Disappearing Perennial Flowers
06/25/2012 by Leave a Comment
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the lush clump of daylilies you so lovingly grew from puny bare roots just a few years ago, is not producing as many flowers as before. The chances are that the disappearing perennial flowers is a good sign that it’s time to divide. It takes only a few years for many [...]
Breathe New Life Into Your Lawn
06/24/2012 by Leave a Comment
Around this time of year you may notice your lawn is beginning to have some issues. Small patches or the entire lawn may have damage from weeds, insects or diseases. Most lawns can be revived in a weekend if the soil has become compacted from heavy use, or the weeds are beginning to grow rampant. [...]
