While spring and early summer offer a bounty of blooms, many gardens start looking tired by mid to late summer. The trick is choosing the right flowers that will keep your garden colorful right through the end of summer and into fall. Certain hardy long-blooming flowers thrive in late summer’s warm temperatures and provide months … Read more
For many people, summer means sunshine, warm weather, and no snow. However, while uncommon, it is possible for snow to fall even during the warmest months of the year. In this article, we’ll explore how and where summer snow occurs, some recent examples, and why you might even want to experience it for yourself! How … Read more
There are many things you can do to make sure your Christmas tree stays alive as long as possible, such as putting it in the right spot and watering it regularly. I’ve found that these are the most reliable as Homes A fresh, full Christmas tree is a beautiful sight during the holidays But … Read more
Into the Unknown is a song that appears in “The Old Grist Mill,” as well as “The Unknown. The whole song is played at the end of The Unknown, and Gregs Frog sings it. Over the Garden Wall is a fantastical animated miniseries that has captured the imaginations of viewers since its release in 2014. … Read more
As temperatures drop and days grow shorter in fall, hardy geraniums start going dormant for the winter. Cutting back hardy geraniums in late autumn helps promote lush new growth when they reawaken in spring. Unlike tender annual geraniums, hardy geranium species can withstand freezing winters in the ground. With proper care, they will return reliably … Read more
If you kept your poinsettia alive all through last year, it’s probably now a fully green plant that you hope will turn red, pink, or white again. But will it, and when will it happen?. The brilliant red leaves of poinsettias are a sight to behold during the holiday season. But once Christmas is over, … Read more
Your tree leaves can do a lot of good for the environment, from giving animals a place to live to making new soil more fertile. When colorful autumn leaves accumulate in your garden this season, it may be worth just leaving them there. Leaf litter, commonly considered an eyesore, is a surprising microcosm of biodiversity. … Read more
This question, “What should I do with my daylilies after they bloom in the middle of summer?” is one of the most-asked ones on the blog right now, and for good reason. Daylilies are a fantastic choice for the landscape. They are low-maintenance, hardy, and for the most part, both deer and drought resistant. Even … Read more
Pruning fig trees is an essential part of looking after the tree. Experts say that you should prune the tree twice a year, once in the summer and once in the winter. At least once a year, during the dormant season (winter), you should do it. The trees won’t get a nice crown, will be … Read more
With their magnificent blooms and attractive foliage, rhododendrons are prized shrubs in many landscapes. However, they can sometimes fall into decline and become stressed. If your rhododendron is looking poorly with yellowing leaves and minimal flowering, don’t give up on it yet! With proper care and rehabilitation, an ailing rhododendron can make a full recovery. … Read more