How to Start a Solid Garden Journal for the New Year
“It’s not even spring yet and you’re already talking about that pile of stuff I call my garden journal?” Absolutely! The most time consuming part is making the journal itself. This article will help...
View ArticleIt’s February! Let’s Plan Spring!
February is a good time to begin planting your garden. Be it vegetable or flower, many of the warmer regions around the country can take advantage of early planting at the end of winter. Proper...
View ArticleMerry Mulching In February!
February leaves us with just a month left to gear up for spring gardening, so now is the ideal time to start mulching. If you are a seasoned gardener, you already know that the benefits of mulching...
View ArticlePlanting in the February Thaw
Although not a regularity, the January thaw happens almost every year, and most parts of the country enjoy a slight rise in temperatures that last about a week before dipping back down again for the...
View ArticleRow Covers and Other Ways To Protect Fragile Plants
Most serious gardeners will try anything they can to protect and improve their gardening experience. Unfortunately, there are times when you may need a little extra help when it comes to protecting...
View ArticleIt Lives! How To Take Root Trimmings From The House To Outside
You can easily extend the life of your favorite house plant or perennial by taking the roots from your potted plant outside where it can continue to grow and thrive where it should be. Follow these...
View ArticlePromise Yourself a Rose Garden
If you have ever admired the beauty of a rose garden and dreamed of having one of your own, but thought it too difficult to accomplish or maintain, now is the time to get started.February is the...
View ArticlePruning Fir Trees in Landscapes
When pruning fir trees, keeping the old adage “Less is more” in mind will help you determine how much to prune to avoid cutting too much. Fir trees, such as evergreens, do well with little to no...
View ArticleCool Season Crops: March Can Be The Best Month (Or Last Chance)!
There are some areas of the country where winters are mild, and January marks the beginning of spring planting for a variety of cool weather, slow-growing crops. Others have to wait for that January...
View Article7 Smart Gardening Resolutions for the New Year
Make this the year of gardening success! It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice, almost anyone can successfully start and maintain a garden if they plan ahead and follow...
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