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Seasonal Garden Tips

Helpful garden tips and important tasks for specific seasons throughout the year—spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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Overwintering Tips   Seasonal Checklists

 

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4 Ways to Overwinter Geraniums (Pelargoniums)

What to Prune in Fall and What Should Wait

What is Overwintering?

Why No Mow May Doesn’t Cut It—And What You Can Do Instead

Published on April 5, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard garden in May with bee and dandelions.

It's a catchy idea that's attracted a lot of gardeners, but No Mow May isn't the best way to help pollinators. Find out what gardeners can do instead to support bees and the ecosystem all … [Read more...]

How to Cut & Display Pussy Willow Branches Indoors

Published on April 2, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pussy willow tree catkins on branches

Unlike other spring branches we force to bloom indoors, pussy willows should be kept dry after cutting to preserve their soft, fuzzy catkins. To force flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors in … [Read more...]

2025 Spring Gardening Checklist (Free Printable)

Published on March 15, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Empress of Dirt in the spring garden.

Use this spring gardening checklist to get your garden in shape as the days become warmer and longer. While some tasks should wait until after last frost, there are plenty of things to do now. For … [Read more...]

How To Compost In The Winter (Easy Method)

Published on November 4, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Putting out compost in the winter garden.

We know composting is good for the garden and the environment but did you know you can save food scraps for composting all year-round—even in a cold climate? Use these tips for composting in winter so … [Read more...]

How & When to Bring Plants Inside: Timing & Debugging Tips

Published on July 3, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preparing a potted plant for life indoors by removing any bugs from the stems and leaves.

Want to bring plants indoors without the bugs? Find out the best way to debug your plants along with the recommended timing and temperatures for a smooth transition. If you want to keep a small … [Read more...]

Midsummer Garden Tasks: What To Do Before Fall

Published on June 26, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mid-summer garden filled with flowers.

With early summer behind us, midsummer is ideal for garden upkeep and fall prep. Priorities include watering, seed sowing, taking cuttings, composting, and pest control. We also have this … [Read more...]

How To Use Fall Leaves To Improve Your Garden

Published on June 9, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Dry leaves in the fall garden.

Leave the leaves! There are so many beneficial uses for fall leaves including mulching garden beds, insulating plants from damaging winter conditions, creating nutritious compost, and providing … [Read more...]

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