Rhododendrons are popular broadleaf evergreen shrubs that add year-round structure and interest to gardens with their large, lush leaves and abundant spring blooms. However, rhododendrons can suffer foliar damage during harsh winters, leaving them with unsightly brown leaves that make them appear dead. So how do you determine if a rhododendron is truly dead or … Read more
My seed potato-buying friend and I were both having a hard time as we filled out the order form. We left blanks on the line that said “preferred ship date.” ” How early do we want them to arrive, we asked ourselves as we do every year. Let’s go over that again and another question … Read more
You may be wondering how to determine the best time for removing tree stakes. Most likely, if you just planted trees in your yard, you put up tree stakes to support your seedlings or young trees. Most trees that are just planted need tree stakes and guy wires to stay healthy and straight until they … Read more
This week’s 5-Minute Friday Gardening Tip Video is all about starting lettuce seeds indoors every year. I don’t grow all of my plants indoors, but I do start some of my lettuce seeds there. This post contains some affiliate links. Through the Amazon Affiliate Program, clicking on these links doesn’t cost you anything but helps … Read more
Shasta daisies are beautiful, perennial daisies that produce 3 inch (8 cm. ) wide white flowers with yellow centers. If you treat them right, they should bloom abundantly all summer long. Shasta daisies are easy to take care of and can be used for many things. They look great in garden borders and can also … Read more
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are stunning wildflowers that paint the hillsides of California bright orange. Their satiny petals and delicate fringed centers make them a favorite in wildflower gardens. While poppies readily self-seed collecting the seeds to spread in new areas of your garden or to share with friends can extend their beauty. Harvesting poppy … Read more
With their colorful daisy-like blooms, asters are a quintessential flower of late summer and fall. Growing these beauties from seed is a thrifty way to add jewel-toned color to beds, borders and containers. Follow this complete guide to sowing, transplanting, and caring for asters grown from seed. Getting to Know Asters Astsers belong to the … Read more
The easiest and least expensive way to get lots of flowers all season with little work is to plant flower seeds directly in the ground. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I believe it’s a great way for first-time gardeners or experienced gardeners who want to … Read more
Juicy, sweet strawberries fresh from your garden are one of summer’s simple pleasures in Alabama While strawberries thrive in the state’s warm climate, growing them does require some special considerations Follow these tips for a successful strawberry harvest in your own backyard. Choosing a Site Strawberries need full sun and well-drained soil to produce a … Read more
Fields left unattended often become overwhelmed with weeds. Taking over a weedy field and transforming it into a productive space can seem daunting. But with some diligence and the right techniques, clearing fields of weeds is very doable. In this article, we’ll explore efficient methods for removing weeds at the field scale. Follow these steps … Read more