Spring Visions To Come: Plan, Plant Now The Very Essence of Spring
Daffodils seem to be the very essence of spring! After a long, cold winter almost any flower or sprig of green would be welcome and daffodils doubly so for their
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The September Garden Is Full Of Color
The September garden, it is true, cannot match the great burst of bloom that comes with the spring, from the first crocus, scillas, and chionodoxa, on through the narcissus and
September Pointers… Tips for the Northern Gardeners
The first damaging frost sometimes arrives during September, in and around New York City it may occur as early as the second or third week of the month, and those
Fall Planting Guide With Images (15)
Daylilies Daylilies (below left) can be planted almost any time soil can be worked but August and September are particularly good times as plants are partially dormant. Prepare the soil
Soluble Fertilizers: How To Water And Fertilize At The Time
Ten years ago, a sprinkler playing on a lawn or garden indicated that the area was being watered. Today, the same sight might denote that the lawn or garden is
Grafting to Save Your Injured Tree
Grafting is a fascinating subject. Be it of bone or skin, done by a surgeon, or grafting to save your injured tree or plant, as practiced by the gardener. The
Label Your Plants Lest You Forget
Isn’t it a joy to visit a well-labeled garden where legible nameplates introduce you to each plant? And is there a gardener among us who has not lost a plant
The Best Way To Judge Soil Moisture Is With The Wet Ball Test
Seedtime is practically here. Soon you’ll have a spade, or rotary tiller in action to start the spring job of preparing seedbeds for your vegetables, flowers, or perhaps a new
Look At Your Plants And The Plant Environment
Basic botany being a study of plants must include a survey of plant environments. Atmospheric conditions have pronounced effects on plants. In fact, many plants are limited by conditions of
What Is Organic Gardening Soil? It All Depends!
Editors Note: Organic gardening soil has been debated for decades. The below article or opinion was penned by F.F. Rockwell over 60 years ago. What organic gardeners do is really worthwhile.