Month By Month

If you've been thinking about planting fruit trees, now is the time to start planning. March is the very end of the prime time...

We're almost confident that it's not going to snow this weekend!  That  means we're going to finally be able to drag Mother Nature into...

When winter begins to turn to spring, and you cannot wait to get into your garden, pruning is a good place to start. Pruning...

A few of us are still looking out the window and seeing a big pile of white stuff, but trust us, it is going...

Many vegetables are considered “cold season” crops, and should be planted in the month of January in mild climate regions. We don't live in...

Spring is coming in just a couple of weeks, and thoughts begin to turn to warmer weather. Unfortunately, warmer weather also means excessive rain,...

Well, it wasn't easy putting this list together while watching a snowstorm cover the fields this past Friday. We're coming off a weekend that...

There are some areas of the country where winters are mild, and January marks the beginning of spring planting for a variety of cool...

When pruning fir trees, keeping the old adage “Less is more” in mind will help you determine how much to prune to avoid cutting...

If you have ever admired the beauty of a rose garden and dreamed of having one of your own, but thought it too difficult...

You can easily extend the life of your favorite house plant or perennial by taking the roots from your potted plant outside where it...

Most serious gardeners will try anything they can to protect and improve their gardening experience. Unfortunately, there are times when you may need a...

Although not a regularity, the January thaw happens almost every year, and most parts of the country enjoy a slight rise in temperatures that...

February leaves us with just a month left to gear up for spring gardening, so now is the ideal time to start mulching. If...

February is a good time to begin planting your garden. Be it vegetable or flower, many of the warmer regions around the country can...

Grown for its edible stalks, Asparagus is usually planted in January or February, as soon as the soil is not frozen and workable. Asparagus...

“It’s not even spring yet and you’re already talking about that pile of stuff I call my garden journal?” Absolutely!  The most time consuming...

A garden trellis is a beautiful addition to any garden. It adds a nice focal point, height, and architecture to the space. It is...

Make 2013 the year of gardening success! It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, almost anyone can successfully start and...