Seed Starting is one of the easiest, and most inexpensive, ways to grow plants. It’s also a fun way to teach children about the life cycle of a plant and maybe even inspire a lifelong love of gardening. Whether you’re starting vegetables, herbs, or flowers, this step-by-step seed starting guide will walk you through everything […]
Category Archives: The Garden Post
11
Feb
Feb
How to Start an Herb Garden: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Fresh Herbs at Home Starting an herb garden is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow your own food. Whether you want fresh basil for pasta, mint for tea, or lavender for fragrance, growing herbs at home is simple — even […]
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Plant trees, shrubs perennials and annuals now. Examine shrubs for winter injury. Prune out all dead and weakened wood. Prune spring flowering shrubs such as Azaleas and Camellias after they finish blooming. Begin planting out summer bulbs such as caladiums, gladiolus and calla lily Lawns Continue broadleaf weed control – Bonide […]
Install new trees, shrubs and perennials. Early winter is still a fine time to plant and you may even find some bargains! Use Fertilome Root Stimulator to jump start root growth. Mulch all garden beds with 2”-3” of hardwood shredded mulch to protect the roots of the plants from the cold. Check your holiday plants often for […]
Apply your third application of fertilizer to fescue lawns now. Use Jonathan Green Winter Survival Fertilizer. Covering ponds with bird netting will prevent predatory birds from attacking your fish and will keep leaves from fouling the water. Rotting organic matter can cause oxygen depletion and can kill your fish. Continue to water throughout fall, especially evergreens […]