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1. Drain and bring in your hose 2. Prune Japanese Maple 3. It’s That Poinsettia Time Of Year! 4. Try a Christmas Cactus this year. It likes similar conditions as the poinsettia: -Bright, indirect light and normal house temps. -Keep away from drafts and heat sources. -Water thoroughly but let it dry out before next …Read more About “December Tips For The Yard And Garden”
Late fall is the time to start to transform our summer or fall containers into winter ones. I know many of the stores start carrying the outdoor greens and ready made arrangements mid-November. I personally think it’s a little too early to buy them especially if you want the arrangement to look good in January …Read more About “How To Turn Your Winter Containers From Blah Into Fantastic”
I feel strongly that evergreens are an integral part of every garden. As a landscape designer I use evergreens in many ways, to provide structure in a garden with a hedge or to provide a focal point at the corner of the garden to name a few but in all situations the most important thing …Read more About “To Burlap Or Not To Burlap… That Is The Question!”
Q: Salt… is it bad for the health of your plants and walkway? A: Yes, all effective de-icing products will damage plant material and corrode everything from metal to concrete. Although a necessary evil in our climate here are some tips to remember: Do not over apply, a little goes a long way Clear …Read more About “Think Your Salt And De-icing Products Are Safe?”
See how with just a little snow you can notice the different forms and textures in the garden? Some of the plants to note are a small ornamental weeping white pine, the winter interest of Karl Foerstor Ornamental grass, a large mature blue spruce is in the background. …Read more About “Winter Garden”
One of my favorite and easy houseplants is Sansevieria or Snake Plant. I like the vertical form of the plant so it looks good in a small or large size pot. It is happiest with moderate light but I have grown it successfully in low light. It also likes to dry out between waterings. While …Read more About “Bring The Garden Indoors This Winter!”
Holly is an often forgotten about evergreen shrub that provides great interest throughout the garden season. There are over 400 varieties of Holly but only several that grow in our zone 5 climate. And those would be the ones available at local nurseries. Dark green glossy leaves but most noted for its red berries or …Read more About “Holly”
When shopping for your plant this year make sure you bring your poinsettia directly home. They don’t like to be chilled in the car while you make one more stop, even in mild temps. And when placing them in your home avoid drafty areas near doors as well as heat sources like vents and fireplaces! …Read more About “It’s That Poinsettia Time Of Year!”
