May is a pleasant month in the garden. One of the essential chores is not to allow plants to dry out. If the soil is dry, soak the ground deeply since plenty of water is necessary when plants are growing actively. Plan to Mulch Now To help conserve moisture during the hot, dry months of … Read more
May Bursts into Bloom After months of pondering and planning, followed by the April campaign of digging, cleaning, and pruning, which set winter-lazy muscles protesting, we find ourselves thrilling anew to the full glory of color, fresh fragrance, and abundant bloom that is Maytime in the garden. Learn By Seeing Now comes the unrivaled opportunity … Read more
It’s potting time in the greenhouse. Large plants, particularly those which have flowered and will be grown on for several years, need either top dressing with fresh soil or shifting to larger pots. Roots of smaller plants may be crowding their quarters, in which case the plants should be moved to larger containers. Rooted cuttings … Read more
Why not center your outdoor living around your greenhouse? It offers a source of water for refreshments, electricity for lights and cooking, and provides space for storage cabinets and a sink for washing dishes. But, more important than these conveniences, a greenhouse offers a cozy shelter for outdoor living in rainy weather. The Robert L. … Read more
May! What a bounty of color it brings us! All fall and winter, we have dreamed and planned for this month. Now we must check the results and ensure that our color effects are what we thought they would be. We must be sure that our tulips blend with each other and with all the … Read more
May in the garden is such a delightful month! There is so much color and fragrance to enjoy that routine chores may be easily overlooked. Yet this is the time to tend to needed duties if summer and fall gardens are as colorful and attractive as they deserve. Planting Hardy Annuals Now many kinds of … Read more