October 21, 2019 Prepare Your Garden For Winter Autumn is a fantastic time for gardening. There is still time to plant perennial shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, winter annuals,…
July 9, 2019 Pruning, Deadheading, Pinching; Oh My! Pruning For many gardening enthusiasts, pruning non-woody, herbaceous plants like annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables are not a common practice….
April 26, 2019 Hydrangeas: To Prune or not to Prune When it comes to hydrangeas, the one questions most frequently asked is: why do my hydrangea not flower? Your hydrangeas…
March 31, 2019 Tackle Early Spring Chores As the first days of warmth elevate our spirits and we anxiously look forward to spring weather, there are a…
November 21, 2018 Winter Protection Can Save Your Plants! Winter’s chilling winds and temperature fluctuations can take a toll on your ornamental shrubs and trees, anything that’s exposed above…
August 24, 2018 It’s a Buggy Season This summer’s excessive heat and the accompanying arid conditions (our home in Gates has had a major rain deficit this…
August 1, 2018 Watering: A Goldilocks Dilemma Proper watering is just about the most difficult challenge that gardeners face; especially this year with summer weather bringing record…
May 16, 2018 The Name Says It All – Stink Bug Chances are good that Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs have overwintered somewhere in your house and you’re just starting to see…
May 8, 2018 2018: Year of the Tulip The National Garden Bureau has named 2018 the Year of the Tulip! There’s not a doubt in my mind why…