January Prune summer-blooming shrubs: abelia, althea, peegee hydrangea, St. John’s wort, crape myrtle and chaste tree. During dry periods, plant or transplant dormant trees and shrubs. Cut back and clean up perennial borders and top dress with aged manure or compost. Start cool season veggies from seed to set out on Valentine’s Day.
Thwarting the Garden Grazers – Lowe’s Creative Ideas
South Central Gardening: Thwarting the Garden Grazers Here are some tips to keep your garden from becoming a buffet for deer, rabbits, snails, slugs, coyotes, and more. Cute, isn’t she? Socks is my daughter’s bunny, but . . . note the little pink tongue and the wily glance. Imagine it’s an early spring morning, and … Continue reading
Monrovia | Plant Savvy December E-Newsletter
Gifts Inspired by Nature | Monrovia Plant Savvy December E-Newsletter If you’re dreading the hectic shopping mall scene this holiday season… look for simple, meaningful ways to relax and enjoy family and friends. That means traditional décor with natural materials, and gifts that are useful and keep giving beyond the season. So this year, head … Continue reading
Christmas Cactus
If you’re like me, you love Christmas Cacti. Not only for their ease-of-care, but for the annual anticipation of beautiful blooms popping on cue every year around the holidays. I have three such potted favorites around my home, one in particular I’ve had since college. Even as an “expert” gardener, I too have trouble getting … Continue reading
Seasonal Calendar – December | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener
FIRST WEEK: Continue to spot-spray or dig out chickweed, violets and wild onions you find in your lawn. Rake the last of the fall leaves from your lawn. If you leave a pile of wet, matted leaves now you’ll have big dead spots next spring. When choosing a cut Christmas tree, gently pull a branch … Continue reading
December Lawn & Garden Tips | Pike Nurseries
In the Garden Decorate for Christmas. Put up fresh, fragrant wreath and garland and wrap the house in Christmas lights. There’s Still Time. Plant Daffodil bulbs now for spring blooms, as well as Hyacinths, Crocus and Tulips. Prune Evergreen Plants Now. Use Juniper, Holly, Magnolia and Fir cuttings in wreaths, table arrangement and mantle pieces … Continue reading
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Seasonal Calendar – November | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener
FIRST WEEK: Blow or rake fallen leaves regularly from newly planted fescue lawns. Remove as many acorns as possible from all lawns. This is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs now that the soil is cooler. Add fertilizer as you dig the bed. Dig caladium, elephant ear and dahlia bulbs now while you can … Continue reading
November Lawn & Garden Tips | Pike Nurseries
In the Garden Plant Color that Lasts Fall, Winter & Spring. Plant Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis). It’s an evergreen perennial that blooms fall, winter or early spring and comes in an array of colors. Fertilize pansy beds with 100% organic E.B. Stone Fall Flower and Pansy Food. Plant Camellias, the jewels of the winter garden. … Continue reading
Plan(t) For Fall
Plan(t) for Fall | A Unique Garden Article by Amy Ridgway With fall approaching just around the corner, I can literally smell the change of season. For anyone else who shares this annual indulgent experience – is it our keen sensitivity or great enthusiasm that makes this time of year so remarkable? The days are … Continue reading
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