Benefits of a Fall Cleanup

Posted by Linda on Dec 8, 2011 in From the Garden | 0 comments

It’s not just about the appearance of your property that should make you decide to have a Fall cleanup. There are several other factors you should think about as well. By removing the leaves from the lawn, it help to keep lawn fungus’ at bay. Lawn fungus’ such as Gray and Pink Snow Mold. Snow mold is caused when there is an extended period of...

Fall bulb planting=beautiful Spring color

Posted by Linda on Oct 28, 2011 in From the Garden | 0 comments

Now is the time to get those Spring flowering bulbs in the ground to have beautiful bursts of color after a long cold Winter. It’s really quite simple to do and the payoff can be big big color! As with any garden planting you do, proper soil conditions and amendments are key. I love seeing the big, bold, beautiful Daffodils- to me that’s a...

Your Fall Garden-Part two

Posted by Linda on Oct 27, 2011 in From the Garden | 0 comments

Ready to head out into the garden? A pair of sharp hedge shears will make your work go quickly. Keep pruners handy for the tougher stems. Cut perennials back one to two inches above the ground, so you can still see where they are. Pull out spent annuals. This is a great time to get the weeds out- doing this chore now can save a lot of headaches in the...

Your Fall Garden, Part one

Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2011 in From the Garden | 0 comments

When you are ready to cut back your perennial garden this Fall, keep in mind that certain plants should be left alone until mid to late Spring, when the weather starts to get warm. It is fine to trim the spent flowers off of plants like Lavender, Russian Sage, Candytuft, and Santolina- but cutting into the woody stems could cause them to die back in...