Vegetables to Plant in January
When you think of the month of January, starting to plant your vegetables is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind....
Spring Pruning! Flowering Trees and Shrubs
When winter begins to turn to spring, and you cannot wait to get into your garden, pruning is a good place to start. Pruning...
Pruning Fir Trees in Landscapes
When pruning fir trees, keeping the old adage “Less is more” in mind will help you determine how much to prune to avoid cutting...
Promise Yourself a Rose Garden
If you have ever admired the beauty of a rose garden and dreamed of having one of your own, but thought it too difficult...
It Lives! How To Take Root Trimmings From The House To Outside
You can easily extend the life of your favorite house plant or perennial by taking the roots from your potted plant outside where it...
Row Covers and Other Ways To Protect Fragile Plants
Most serious gardeners will try anything they can to protect and improve their gardening experience. Unfortunately, there are times when you may need a...
Planting in the February Thaw
Although not a regularity, the January thaw happens almost every year, and most parts of the country enjoy a slight rise in temperatures that...
Merry Mulching In February!
February leaves us with just a month left to gear up for spring gardening, so now is the ideal time to start mulching. If...
It’s February! Let’s Plan Spring!
February is a good time to begin planting your garden. Be it vegetable or flower, many of the warmer regions around the country can...
The Asparagus That Ate Winter!
Grown for its edible stalks, Asparagus is usually planted in January or February, as soon as the soil is not frozen and workable. Asparagus...
How to Start a Solid Garden Journal for the New Year
“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...
Start The Year With Your New Garden Trellis
A garden trellis is a beautiful addition to any garden. It adds a nice focal point, height, and architecture to the space. It is...
7 Smart Gardening Resolutions For 2013
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...
