AUGUST GARDENING TIPS

AUGUST GARDENING TIPS

August brings small jobs and manageable projects in our gardens. It is a month to tidy up from summer, prepare for fall and even plan for next spring. With that in mind, here are some tips and reminders to take you through the mix. Garden sanitation Prune off dead and...
TIPS FOR STARTING YOUR FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN

TIPS FOR STARTING YOUR FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN

What to plant: Choose faster maturing varieties, as growing days are limited. Calculate growing time: Add 2-3 weeks to maturing time found on seed packets to allow for shorter, cooler days. Determine when to plant: Find the estimated first frost date for your area (a...
NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT

NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT

These things are perfect for summer cookouts where you need to keep insects away from a large group of people. Next time, skip the bug spray and light a candle that’ll keep the bugs at bay while making the party smell great in the process. Check out the images...
GARDENING IN THE MONTH OF MAY

GARDENING IN THE MONTH OF MAY

The month of May is a time when the weather can either turn your garden into an Eden, or a wasteland. Be aware of the weather forecasts, trends and warnings. It’s still not too late to fertilize your trees and shrubs. Use a Rhododendron or Evergreen type of...
How To Keep Your Lawn Beautiful

How To Keep Your Lawn Beautiful

At long last, spring has arrived! (or has it?) As you look out upon your garden, does the nagging question of “where do I even begin” sound familiar? There is so much to do in every corner of the yard this month that it is difficult to know where to start....
SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

Now summer is here and the temperature is rising high. We have to make sure our gardens and plants are well protected. Here are some great tips to get you started: KEEP YOUR POTS COOL Potted plants, especially those in terracotta pots, are vulnerable to overheating....