Gardening And More

Blow or rake fallen leaves from lawn areas. The leaves left on the lawn block the sunlight to your grass and will create bare spots. Don’t forget to compost the leaves. Spray each layer with water. Need a composter? There are several composters on the market today, but deciding which one to buy may be confusing to some. Composters are designed for gardeners and home owners with several designs to choose from. Some are designed to be mobile and when the compost is ready the gardener can take the composter to the area where it is going to be used. Other composters are deigned to be stationary. When deciding on a composter think about what you want the composter to do for you. For my information on composting Click Here. Plant spring-flowering bulbs now and add bone meal to the planting hole. Depending on how south you garden in some spring bulbs can be planted in December. The key to planting spring flowering bulbs is the ground needs to be cool enough so the bulbs remain dormant until...

Sun Tolerant Caladiums Spring is coming soon, Thursday, March 19 2020 and as the weather warms and soil temperature rise, we need to survey our garden. Very soon we will be back in our  White Wing Caladium gardens again. To tell you the truth I can’t wait any longer. We have been teased by Mother Nature this year with one or two weeks of warm weather days only for her to change her mind and bring back cooler weather days. Mother Nature says “no not yet, it’s too early”. I go to garden centers tempted to purchase, but I know better. There are some items that can be purchased now and planted later once the soil warms and that is spring bulbs or tubers. There are numerous spring bulbs or tubers to plant in the spring, but there is one that has been under-utilized in the garden or containers and that is Caladiums. Caladiums can be planted in shade or sun depending on the variety. They are planted for their dramatic tropical foliage and versatility. Their heart-shaped lea...

September Gardening Calendar Check flowerbeds for pooped-out perennials such as Purple Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, and Shasta Daisy. Trim dead flower heads and brown leaves for fall. Fertilize Chrysanthemums and Salvia with a liquid plant food. You will be rewarded with blooms later in the fall. Chrysanthemums, Pansy, Viola, and Snapdragons provide winter color through the spring and should be available by mid-September at garden centers. For a complete list of Fall Color Annuals. Click Here For More Information. For spring blooms plant Bluebonnet and Poppy seeds. Now is the time to divide Monkey Grass, Iris, and Daylily while the weather is still warm.  Are you planning to bring your Tropical Hibiscus in this winter? Place in a sunny window. Preserve excess Basil leaves by pureeing in a blender with ¼ cup of water. Pour the mixture in ice trays and use the cubes in your wintertime Italian dishes. Spring-flowering bulbs should be on sale. Plan to...

April Gardening Calendar Roses: Your roses should be trimmed between February 12 – 20, if your have not pruned your hybrid tea roses it is not to late to trim them now. For more information information on trimming, caring, and fertilizing your roses click on my blog . Vegetable Gardening: Garden center retailers are still reporting skyrocketing sales for vegetable starts and seeds this year versus last year’s sales. Start planning and planting your vegetable garden now to reap the rewards of homegrown vegetables, if you are thinking about having a vegetable garden this year, today is the time to start. Vegetables can also, be planted in large containers or raised planter beds. Put on your gardening gloves and reap the rewards and benefits of a spring vegetable garden. For more information on vegetable gardening click on my blog. Color Annuals: April is ...