September Pointers: Northern Plant And Garden To Do’s
Frost can be expected at almost any time now in the northernmost part of our area. This means, among other things, that preparations should be made to bring house plants
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September Pointers: Southern Plant And Garden To Do’s
For several years I have made it a point to do all the traveling possible during the hemerocallis or day-lily season. In addition to enjoying the enchanting blooms, these trips
Garden Cleanup Now Pays Off in Healthier Plants Next Year
Another growing season is about to end in the more northerly parts of our country, and frosts can soon be expected in New England, upstate New York, and the Great
September Pointers: West Coast Plant And Garden To Do’s
Colorful bulb displays will appear at garden centers by the middle of the month. Even though you may not be planting for a few more weeks it’s a good idea
How To Start And Establish a Strawberry Bed
Red ripe strawberries, mouthwatering and packed with flavor, firm and without blemish—how long since you have had really good berries? Perhaps you are fortunate and are treated to the surplus
Tips For North September Gardens: Planting, Fertilizing and More
Autumn in the North comes much earlier than in other regions of the country. September ushers in our fall planting season, the time to put in lawns, trees and shrubs,
Tips For The Busy and Important Southwest Garden September
September is a busy and important month in our gardens. Complete lawn programs, especially seeding, by mid-month to allow for 6 weeks of growing weather before frost. Light Top Dressing
Mid-South Garden Time To Plant And Daydream September
The latter part of September is a good time to plant seeds. Cool nights and warm, humid days allow quick germination. Hardy Seeds Seeds to be sown now, either with
Tips For East Central September Garden: Azaleas, Houseplants and More
Sow seeds of hardy annuals such as Shirley poppies, cornflower and larkspur so they can come up before winter arrives. The seedlings will live throughout the winter for an earlier
Tips For Northern Plains September Garden: Lawns, Asters and More
This is the time of the year when your lawn demands special attention. Cool-Season Grasses During the hot months of July and August, our cool-season grasses were semi-dormant. As the