We have been delighted with the gladiolus species, especially with Gladiolus tristis, which should be planted in November. It is a hardy little fellow that begins growth immediately after planting
So wide is the variety of seeds and bulbs that can be planted this season that even – the most experienced home gardener is apt to be confused when deciding
Now that you find outdoor gardening cool and uncomfortable, you can doubly appreciate your own backyard greenhouse. It’s a good place to take refuge on windy days, and even rain
The tawney hues of autumn and the cooler days entice us to spend more time outside. Examine chrysanthemum stakes to make certain branches are securely fastened to withstand damaging winds
Here are the things you need to do gardening in October: Plant tulips before frost sets in. Select early to late blooming varieties for a long span of bloom. Buy
And so it is autumn; the fruitful soil has yielded another harvest, and barns are full. Fields have a clean-swept took-over hill, and dale nature indulges in one last magnificent
We must realize that many of the perennial plants we grow in our gardens need special protection to live from year to year. Some bulbs, corms, and tubers need to
This is an interesting month for gardeners everywhere but particularly so for gardeners here. October is one of the best planting months of the entire year. Careful soil preparation is
October’s beauty is so brief… and if spring gardens are to be beautiful, much work must be done now. It is moving time this month or next for plants that
Although many of us paid dearly for fall planting this past year, fall is still one of the best times, if not the best, to plant in many areas. Unless