Jul 6, 2012 | Garden Tips
Hot and Dry Weather in the Garden We are going through a very hot, dry stretch of weather and our lawns and gardens are not happy. With water restrictions already starting in some areas, what can homeowners do to help thirsty plants survive a...
Jul 2, 2012 | Garden Tips
Tips for Successful Summer Plantings As a seasoned gardener, I’ve dug in many a pot over the past 25 years. Below are some tips and tricks for digging goodies gathered during summer shopping sprees at fine nurseries, like Faddegon’s! The night before the ‘big dig’,...
Jun 29, 2012 | Garden Tips
Question My husband and I are arguing over how often we should water the lawn and gardens. Will you settle this for us (hopefully in my favor)? Answer I can’t take sides since I don’t know what each of you are recommending. But for the most part, I find the...
Jun 29, 2012 | Garden Tips
Companion Planting – Happy Together Ahh the Turtles (the band – not the reptile). It was 1967 when they released the song ‘Happy Together’. Me and you and you and me No matter how they tossed the dice, it had to be The only one for me is you and you for...
May 10, 2012 | Garden Tips
Color Without Flowers? Let’s face it. Flowers are beautiful but they are work. Living things are like that. Most flowering perennials need nutrients, water, and some loving kindness to thrive. And their neediness doesn’t stop after blooming. They still need to be...
Apr 9, 2012 | Blog, Shrubs, Trees & Vines, Tips by Topic Sidebar
How Do I Water New Plantings? Water all plants thoroughly when first planted. Soak thoroughly to depth of root ball Deep watering once a week for sandy soils. Deep watering every 10 days for clay soils. Water more frequently during first month after installation and...
