Gardening Irrigation: What We Learned This Summer
As always, we learned a few things about our irrigation systems over the summer. There were times when we had to learn things the...
September is Lawn Season: Planting Seeds [One in a Series]
We're still excited about concentrating on our lawn for September--and we're going to proceed as if we've settled the seeds vs. sodding debate. We're...
September is Lawn Season: Sodding vs. Seeding! [One in a Series]
September is kind of like Christmas for gardening folks who also have big suburban dreams. That's because September is the ideal time for working...
Pruning in Late Summer–And Why You Shouldn’t
Hey, it sure is comfortable out working in the garden right about now. There's some harvesting to be done while the weather gets a...
Spotted Wing Drosophila Fly: Watch Out For Them–And Manage Them
You may not remember all the way back to the start of this growing season, but the warning was put out early to watch...
Spring Blooming Bulbs–When to Plant, and How to Plant Late!
Want to know the best time to plant your Spring blooming bulbs? Well, that depends--but we're certainly heading into the time when everyone should...
Late Blight in Tomatoes & Potatoes–Watching Out for the Worst
Are you ready for some cool, wet weather? Well, we know that the spores that cause late blight are sure ready. They're probably already...
How to Attract Hummingbirds (and Keep Them Healthy)
It's late August, and the hummingbirds will be starting their migration. Some of us will be sad to see them going, and others will...
How to Revitalize This Summer’s Soil
We learn a lot of things over the course of summer--including, sadly, where our vegetables and flowers and plants aren't growing. It can seem...
3 Zones: How To Use Landscaping to Protect You From Wildfire
We've spent this past summer hearing about all kinds of scary wildfires. Now it's time to hear about the Home Ignition Zone--which has really...
How to Watch for Zimmerman Pine Moth Damage in Scotch & Austrian Pines
The Zimmerman Pine Moth has become a problem in recent years--and we've learned to go after them in late summer. The larvae of the...
Marimo Moss Balls–Raising the Plant That Feels Like a Pet!
Whether you call them Marimo Moss Balls, Lake Balls, Japanese Moss Balls--or just, “Hey, Moss Balls”--these cuddly orbs of algea are fascinating additions to...
Fertilizing Roses: When to Stop (and When You Should’ve Started)
There are almost as many kinds of fertilizers as there are rose varieties--but how they're used to feed roses is similar. Roses are heavy...
Meeting the Needs of Your Fall Blooming Perennials
Meeting the fertilizer needs of your fall blooming perennials doesn’t have to be a mystery. There is a right way to do it that...
The Bearded Iris: Time to Divide Up Your Rhizomes!
Bearded irises are beautiful perennials that bloom in spring, providing a kaleidoscope of delicate, flag-like color. In order for them to continue blooming to...
Soaking Shrubs During Dry Season
Plants need water to live, but it’s not that simple. Incorrect watering techniques are the number one cause of plant loss. Whether it’s providing...
Hedges: Time To Prune for the Last Time–So Do It Right!
Hedges add a nice touch to a yard or garden by providing interesting walls of green and privacy from nosy neighbors and random passers-by....
Dampwood Termites Love Late August–So Start Looking for Them Now!
The dampwood termite is the largest of all the termite species. It ranges in size from 1/3 inch to over a ½ inch in...
Blueberry Harvesting–and a Blueberry Pie Recipe!
We've had some blueberries blooming as early as June, but now it's August and time for some hardcore harvesting. You might be busy with...
