Bloomers for the “In-Between” Stage
April 18th, 2017
It’s easy to hit a gap in color in that “in-between time” after the early bulbs fade and the summer bloomers take over. Here’s a game plan and list of plant suggestions.
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10 Frankenplants I’d Like to See
March 28th, 2017
Bioengineers have come up with plants that kill bugs and glow in the dark. How about a plant that weeds its own space? Or one with Venus flytrap genes so its mouth could grab cabbageworms?
What Basement Lights Can Do
March 7th, 2017
Cheapie fluorescent tubes in the basement are useful for more than just starting seeds. They also allow you to overwinter tender plants, grow cuttings, and get a head start on spring by “forcing” summer bulbs.
Not in My Yard, Deer
February 28th, 2017
Deer might think you’ve set out all of those tender landscape plants so they have plenty to eat in winter, but gardeners know a deer visit is the fastest way to lose a landscape short of a tornado.
Scrooge: The Gardener Version
December 20th, 2016
I was dozing off with some seed catalogs one evening, when all of a sudden…
Why We Shouldn’t All Plant the Same Thing
September 20th, 2016
As our latest experience with the emerald ash borer shows, it’s a bad idea to plant too much of the same thing everywhere. Diversity is a way to hedge our plant bets.
Gardens vs. Landscapes
August 30th, 2016
I finally figured out what’s wrong with my yard. I like plants way too much to have a nice landscape. That sounds contradictory, but it’s not if you’re a fellow plantaholic.
The Summer Storm Fakeout
July 26th, 2016
Don’t be fooled by summer storms. They may not be dumping as much plant-useful water as you think. Make sure your plants are getting enough water with these tips.
Can You Plant in Summer?
July 19th, 2016
Planting in summer isn’t ideal, but it can be done… especially if you follow these pointers.
When to Harvest Those Vegetables
July 6th, 2016
Vegetables are best harvested at the peak of ripeness, but when’s that? The ideal time to make your picking move varies by crop, so here’s a list of picking tips for the 25 most common garden vegetables.