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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?

The Problem With Buying Beneficial Nematodes For Grub Control

Published on December 16, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

A grub below soil level vulnerable to nematodes.

Beneficial nematodes are recommended as an alternative insecticide to treat problems like grub infestations in grass lawns. Let's look at the pros and cons and see if they are a good fit for an … [Read more...]

4 Ways To Store Dahlia Tubers For The Winter

Published on October 10, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Dahlia flower and tuber on newspaper.

To keep dahlia safe during the winter, dig up the tubers and provide cool, dark storage using paper bags, newspaper, plastic wrap, or crates. They can be planted again outdoors after last frost in … [Read more...]

Fall Pruning Tips: What to Remove Now

Published on October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding plant pruners in the fall garden.

What should you prune in fall and what should wait? With leaves gone, fall is the perfect time to examine your trees, shrubs, and vines and come up with a pruning plan. It's the time to remove dead, … [Read more...]

Planting Potted Mums Outdoors as Year-Round Perennials

Published on September 25, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted mums in the garden.

Can you plant those spring or fall potted chrysanthemums sold at grocery stores in your garden? The answer depends on the plant and your growing conditions. Let’s see what it takes to grow these mums … [Read more...]

Best Fall-Blooming Bulbs (Perennial Options)

Published on September 24, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs that bloom in fall.

If you want perennial bulbs that flower in fall and require no care after planting, autumn-flowering colchicum, crocus, and cyclamen offer lots of beautiful pollinator-friendly options. Looking … [Read more...]

How to Plant Flower Bulbs (& When It’s Too Late)

Published on September 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs and hands planting bulbs in garden bed.

These beginner tips show how and when to plant flower bulbs in fall including tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinth, and more for beautiful blooms in spring. Looking for bulb options? See 20 … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Potted Trees (& Prepare Them For Spring)

Published on September 12, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted fig trees.

If you are growing fruit trees that are hardy or semi-hardy outdoors in containers in a cold climate, this shows how to keep them safe during the winter and ready to grow again in spring. How To … [Read more...]

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