Landscape Planning, Soil Test Pointers
A homeowner with a new yard to landscape thinks must select trees, shrubs and flowers to plant. A well-landscaped yard is not planned at a minute’s notice. It requires thoughtful attention
Garden
A Wonderful Compost Month For the Gardener
As you put the fallen tree leaves on the compost pile be sure they are thoroughly watered down. Otherwise, you will find dry undecomposed areas next fall when you start
Before North Winds Begin to Blow
Before the ground freezes and it gets too cold for comfort, pull out or dig (root and all) all annuals. It is better to get them out of the ground
Conservation In The Garden
We learned in elementary history that: “one great cause of the continued prosperity of the United States has been a large number of rich acres, covered for the most part
Clean-Up Chores, Compost Treasures
Garden clean-up is the big chore for now. All vegetation killed by frost should be cut away from the plant as soon as possible. Toxic materials are often formed in cell
October Gardening In The US Northern Plains
October’s bright blue weather sees the end of the garden show over our Northern Plains. Numerous things need to be done before freeze-up. Dig dahlias after the first killing frost.
October Gardening In The Northern US
October in the North closes the gardening season with a grand finale of golden chrysanthemums and the brilliant autumn colors of deciduous trees and shrubs. This lavish display of color
What Work Needs To Be Done In The October Garden
October’s frosts may put an end to growing things but not to the gardener’s tasks. There are leaves to be raked and flower borders to be cleaned; furniture and tools
Native Plants In The West Coast Garden
This matter of which native plants to grow in the carefree garden keeps popping up here on the West Coast. As far as water requirements are concerned, there are two
October Gardening In The East Central US
This year why not fertilize your entire yard with a complete commercial fertilizer? Late fall fertilization does not start growth which winter will injure, as many gardeners fear. Use an