Pruning in the Winter??? Sure-Why Not!!

Posted by Linda on Feb 8, 2012 in From the Garden | 0 comments

It’s that time of the year for me, I get itchy to get outside. The holidays have long since passed, and we have settled into the Winter doldrums. About this time, I want to get out and get my hands dirty! I start some seeds indoors- though I learned my lesson- there really is NO reason for me to start 280 tomato plants inside in late February- According...

Winter Rose Care

Posted by Linda on Nov 11, 2011 in From the Garden | 1 comment

Do you have questions about how best to protect your roses for the Winter? We suggest a few basic, easy to follow steps to help yours make it through the tough Winter months. Water well. A well hydrated plant can survive winter better than one that is dry and stressed. Put a couple of shovelfulls of compost over the crown of the rose plant. Give your rose...

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...