Posted on Nov 05, 2020 | by KK
General bulb planting tips: Sometimes it can be hard to tell the top from the bottom of the bulb. If that bulb has a point, that's the top. If not, look for a circular ring on one side that is the area where the roots were growing--that is the bottom. If you still can't tell, in most cases it's best to plant the bulb on its side, as the leaves will still find their way up.
Posted on Nov 01, 2020 | by KK
Planting bulbs seems to be something that always gets away from me. Buying bulbs is never a problem. “Oh, these are so pretty,” or “Oooh, these are on sale,” and into the cart they go. Somewhere around March, though, I find that bag of dried up husks in the cabinet I never use where I “temporarily” stored them to keep them safe from the elements and the cat who destroys everything. Best laid plans and all that—although in my case it should be best laid “plants.”
Posted on Oct 15, 2020 | by KK
Fall Garden Cleanup Tips: Don't fall fertilize plants that die back for winter It's ok to fall fertilize evergreens with a slow-release fertilizer like Holly-Tone. A light top-dressing of compost is always beneficial.
Posted on Oct 06, 2020 | by KK
What’s your strategy for fall garden clean up? Are you a Clean-Sweeper, removing every fallen leaf, cutting back every perennial, mulching all the beds and trimming all the evergreens? Or do you subscribe to the Let it Be theory, simply allowing nature to take its course, leaves falling where they may and plants fending for themselves? I’d like to suggest that neither of those approaches may be wise. While some believe leaving any dead plant standing is a sure way to incur the ire of the entire community, treating your garden so severely might do more harm than good. And turning a blind eye to that 6-inch pile of wet, matted leaves on your lawn and beds could be asking for trouble.
Posted on Sep 16, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
Late Season Perennials for Part Sun to Shade Shrubs
Posted on Aug 14, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it'll get you started: Perennials & Annuals Penstemon Petunia Verbena Salvia Bidens Argyranthemum
Posted on Aug 14, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
Have you ever had THAT plant—the one that you just loved so much? Maybe it flowered freely all summer in the perfect shade of peach, or lit up that dark corner with splashy silver foliage, or made a striking centerpiece in that pot of petunias. But then the next year, you went to the garden center (6 of them) to get it, and it’s nowhere to be found? What’s a gardener to do? It’s fun to try something new, but having the tried and true to build upon allows a little more leeway for experimentation. If you’ve found one of those plants, whether an annual you want again this year, or a perennial you’d like to add to that other flower bed, consider propagating it yourself.
Posted on Mar 05, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
Most of us know by now that bee populations are in dangerous decline. Concerned gardeners have responded with increased interest in pollinator gardens, native plants, and organics, and in the chemical “friendliness” of purchased plants—wanting to be sure they’re safe for their busy little guests. It takes a little research, but it’s simple enough and something we all can do. Then I saw that some folks even set up “bee motels,” with nesting tubes for certain species, like mason bees. That got me curious. I mean, I love bees as much as the next gardener, but why would one go through all that without the prospect of at least getting some honey out of it?
Posted on Feb 01, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
It’s been a long time since I started plants from seed, but after taking a tree down this year and opening up some new sunny spots, I’m excited to try some again. That tree unfortunately removed a lot of cover for the birds, so I thought I’d grow some annual vines up the fence since my newly planted shrubs are still small. Having also put up a new Monet Arch, I’m anxious to get something growing on it while the grapes I planted get started. And, since we have these new Go-Grow Kits here, it’s the perfect time to share my fun with you!
Posted on Jan 03, 2020 | by Kerry Kelley
Your garden doesn’t have to spend the colder months dull and dreary. If your winter view is lacking a little magic, then add some sparkle with plants that shine when the temperatures take a dive.
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