January

Garden Care You can still keep an eye on your gardens in the winter. Gently brush off heavy snow from trees and shrub branches. If there are limbs that are damaged by ice or snow, prune off to prevent bark from tearing. Allow ice to melt naturally from plants. Check...

December

Houseplants Water houseplants with tepid water. Be sure newly purchased plants are well protected for the trip home.Overwintering geraniums like bright lights and cool temperatures. Keep soil on the dry side. On cold nights move houseplants back from icy windows to...

November

Make sure your climbing roses are securely attached to their supports. Use small markers where you have planted bulbs to avoid disturbing them in the spring clean up. Apply protective mulch on the perennial garden after the garden has frozen an inch or two.Till the...

October

Happy Thanksgiving It is that time of year to clean up our gardens for the upcoming winter. Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs. First make sure you choose a spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight. Bulbs like soil that is rich in organic matter or compost,...

September

Plant Annual Flowers Annual plants thrive in the fall temperatures. Water everyday. Adding mulch will help keep soil moisture consistent. Add some colour with Mums and Pansies. Improve Your Soil Remove dead and spent flowers. Spread a 2 to 3 inch layer of manure or...