Things to do in and around the garden in March
Outdoors Prepare to battle creeping Charlie. Spring (after the ground thaws) is a great time to remove the weed manually with a rake or by hand. Prune trees and shrubs...
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Things to do in the garden in March
Outdoors Prepare to battle creeping Charlie. Spring is a great time to remove the weed manually with a rake or by hand. Winter temperatures weaken the roots. So in March,...
Things to do in the garden in February
Indoors Think about potted anthuriums as a gift plant for Valentine's Day. They have red heart-shaped flowers that will last for weeks. They need lots of light, so place in...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN JANUARY
EDIBLE GARDEN Plan to plant heirloom vegetables this growing season. Heirloom plants are open-pollinated, which means their seeds can be saved and will grow true to type. Heirloom vegetable varieties...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN JANUARY
THE EDIBLE GARDEN Plan to plant heirloom vegetables this growing season. Heirloom plants are open-pollinated, which means their seeds can be saved and will grow true to type. Heirloom vegetable...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN JANUARY
THE EDIBLE GARDEN Plan to plant heirloom vegetables this growing season. Heirloom plants are open-pollinated, which means their seeds can be saved and will grow true to type. Heirloom vegetable...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN DECEMBER
OUTDOOR GARDEN Gently remove snow from evergreen branches. Use a broom in an upward sweeping movement. Avoid shaking the branches because you may break them. Before you shop the garden...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN DECEMBER
OUTDOOR GARDEN Gently remove snow from evergreen branches. Use a broom in an upward sweeping movement. Avoid shaking the branches because you may break them. Before you shop the garden...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN NOVEMBER
To some, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a live tree. The following are a few hints to help you select the perfect tree whether you purchase it from a neighborhood...
TASKS TO TACKLE IN OCTOBER
IN THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN Plant spring-flowering bulbs. Most bulbs can be planted until the ground freezes. Roots will grow and develop as long as soil temperatures are above 45 degrees,...