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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?

17 Flower Seeds to Sow Midsummer in June & July

Published on July 24, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowers to sow from seed mid-summer including poppies and cosmos.

There are plenty of fast-growing flowering annuals you can sow in midsummer to enjoy flowers into fall including marigold, calendula, and zinnias. Have a look at the choices, check your days to first … [Read more...]

When to Take Plant Cuttings (Season By Season)

Published on June 28, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant cuttings ready for propagation.

You can grow new plants by propagating perennial shrubs and vines year-round from softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings. Our calendar lists optimum timing for a variety of common plants. If … [Read more...]

What to Prune in Winter (Trees, Shrubs, & Vines)

Published on January 4, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding tree lopper pruners in a snowy winter garden.

There are many trees and shrubs to prune in late winter while the plants are still dormant and before the warmer weather returns. I’ve included a plant checklist to save for future … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Plants For The Winter

Published on November 2, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard garden in winter after snowfall.

When gardeners overwinter their plants, they are providing special care for tender plants that would otherwise not be able to withstand the cold season. Keep your vulnerable plants safe from freezing … [Read more...]

When is it Too Late to Plant Trees in Fall?

Published on September 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted trees ready for planting in the garden.

Yes, you can plant trees in fall in a cold climate but there are a few things to know first. The species, your location, and planting conditions all play a role in how successful the planting will be … [Read more...]

Get a Better Spring Garden With These Fall Tasks

Published on September 20, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden gloves, pruners, trowel, and bulbs for fall planting.

Why do some gardens look so much better in spring than others? Fall preparation! Have a look at what you can do now to give your spring garden a jump-start. Also see, the free, printable Fall … [Read more...]

How Nature Tells Us It’s Fall Bulb Planting Time

Published on September 19, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding a flower bulb ready for fall planting.

If you want to know the best time to plant bulbs in fall, nature provides the signs and signals. As fall transitions into winter, there are many seasonal changes that tell us the time is right. The … [Read more...]

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