Instilling a love for gardening in children while they are young can also instill a love for Mother Earth and traits like reliability and perseverence. Oh, and it’s fun, too. LOTS of fun! Join the growing trend of gardening as a hobby for young ones – we’ve got all kinds of fun ways to get them […]
Look around your landscape – now is the time to zero in on those nasty bare spots that are hanging out for everyone to see! Now is also the best time to act if you need to seed a whole new yard. Whether a patch of grass or a field from scratch, let’s get started! […]
That’s right – as is the norm around here, February and even March are no strangers to hard freezes and frosty weather. So keeping a few supplies on hand to help your plants and flowers fend off the cold is pretty smart. We have lots of ways to provide that protection when the weather turns […]
Cold weather crops allow you to feed your “inner farmer” without worrying about frost. C’mon. We ALL have an inner farmer, don’t we? Just a few veggies in a container? I thought so! Read on and pick out your favorite vegetables for safe planting this month… The two key words to remember when planting vegetables […]
I can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard “My pansies were buried under 5 inches of snow, then POOF! The next week they’re blooming again!” You just can’t keep a good pansy down! And luckily, they are no where NEAR the end of their blooming time – plus we have plenty of new ones […]
March winds are predicted to be extra crazy this year, which is great for kite flying but NOT so great for newly planted trees! Even trees planted as long ago as last Fall can still fall victim to strong March winds, bending and even breaking when caught in their often-fierce gusts. Here is an easy […]
Perennials – also known as forever flowers, since they return to your garden year after year on their own – should be planted ASAP if you are starting them from seed. And you should! What could be prettier than a garden full of colorful perennials – easy to plant, easy to afford, and easy to […]
The earlier the better when pruning Deciduous trees and shrubs, so do it now! Winter is the best and least stressful time for any structural pruning and larger cuts that may be required, to remove any dead, damaged, or weak branches. Avoid topping your trees as this can cause a much weaker, short-lived tree in […]
No, you don’t need to put a mask on them, but protecting them against spring and summer insects and diseases is almost as easy! Be on the lookout for a mild February day – anything above 50 degrees – then spring into action! For a safe, natural organic product, we recommend using Hy Yield Dusting […]
You may not BE a lawn mower blade or pruning tool, but chances are you have them. And if so, this is the perfect month to hone them for the season ahead! By sharpening those mower blades and pruners, you’ll make the job of USING them so much easier! A crisp clean cut makes for […]
