One of the most important parts of the fall season is pruning. Pruning helps shape your plants, encourages healthy growth and prevents diseases. Done correctly, it will set your garden up for a spectacular showing the next spring and summer. Roses Roses are a classic garden favorite and with proper care, they can provide beautiful blooms year after year. September …
Fall Planting of Shrubs
Certainly it is tempting to put thoughts of next year’s garden on hold for winter dreaming and spring planting, but gardeners who capitalize in the fall planting season take advantage of many opportunities the spring just can’t afford. Plus, remember how busy the spring season is? There are literally hundreds of tasks we’re juggling with as the earth wakes up …
Perennials
Sometimes, it’s nice to have a flowering plant that can fill a large space in the summer and then die back or disappear in winter. The space may be under an eave where snow and ice could damage a year round shrub. Maybe the space is close to a deck, patio, or walkway where you want the fullness of a …