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Sprucing Up Your Fall Containers
Fall is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to update your summer planting containers! By reusing some of your existing plants and adding some new fall colors, you will have a fresh new container to last through autumn.
Are we going to have an early Fall?
Nobody can predict the weather with 100% certainty but given the unusual weather we have had this summer, we might just have an early fall. Our horticulturalists have been guessing when we might see the first frost of the year, and someone predicted it to be October 4th. She says it's based on the sounds of crickets and when we will have a full moon. We'll see...
Fall Tree Care Tips
As trees are preparing for their fall color display, you can help them prepare for a long, chilly winter. Follow these fall tree care tips to keep your tree healthy and strong:
Time to Plant Spring Bulbs!
If you’re like me, you’re already dreaming about your early spring garden! Now is the perfect time to plant spring flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils.
Seven Tips to Jumpstart Your Lawn for 2010
October is here and it is not too late to work on your lawn! Fall is an excellent time to renovate the lawn and get a jump-start on a beautiful spring yard.
Preparing Young Trees for Winter
Young trees need a little extra protection during the chilly winter months – the trunk is actually the most susceptible to problems. “Sunscald” is when the trunk is actually burned by the sun and can put the tree in danger of developing frost cracks which can harm the tree. No worries! Applying tree wrap is a quick, easy and inexpensive method to protect your tree investment this winter.
Ella's Advice: Five Favorite Flowering Trees
Birds are singing, bees are buzzing and flowering trees are beginning to BLOOM! Spring has finally arrived, and flowering trees are one of the greatest delights of the season! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite blooming trees based on their special features. Perhaps you’ll find the perfect one to add to your spring landscape!
Ella's Advice: Caring for your Hanging Baskets
Whether they greet your guests at the front door or brighten up your porch or patio, every home has room for a lush, beautiful hanging basket. Here are my tips for keeping your hanging baskets healthy and blooming all summer long:
Ella's Advice: Building the Perfect Container
The first thing to consider when you start designing your container is whether it will be placed in sun or shade. Selecting the correct plants for your location will ensure the success of your container.
Ella's Advice: Top Five Gardening Mistakes
5. Too Much Mulch!
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