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New 2023 Hardiness Zones

What Zone Are We In Now? The times they are a-changing… and so is our zone! The USDA Hardiness Map was changed in late 2023, and here in the Capital Region, we have been moved to Zone 6a- previously 5a. Although this change has been made, it is based on a...
Winter Care of Roses

Winter Care of Roses

Rose Bushes Leave the last blooms in the fall on the plant to form hips. This will slow growth and help them go dormant. To prevent diseases from finding a home, remove all leaves from the rose bed. Apply a dormant spray or oil such as lime sulfur to help get rid of...
Winterizing Your Perennials

Winterizing Your Perennials

Getting the perennial garden ready for fall and winter means many things to many gardeners. Choosing your level of comfort is a good place to start! Methods range from doing nothing at all to carefully attending to each plant and its needs. There is a school of...
Dividing Irises & Daylilies

Dividing Irises & Daylilies

August is a great time for dividing perennial plants to expand your garden. Irises and daylilies can be divided now. If your Siberian irises have stopped blooming then they are definitely in need of division. Dividing Iris – If you have 20 fans, it’s time to divide...