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September Garden Projects

September Garden Projects

Let me be transparent and state that, without a doubt, fall is my favorite time of the year.  As a local native, I like my weather partly cloudy with temperatures in the 65 to 70 degree range and hopefully some rain, but only from 10pm to 6am or so.  Is that too much to ask from Mother Nature?  Sounds perfect for outdoor projects in the fall - not too hot, not too cold, but just right for us gardeners...    

Natural Lawn Renovation

Natural Lawn Renovation

Traditionally, the residential lawn has represented somewhat of a status symbol for the neighborhood, as the homeowner with the sharpest looking turf was the envy of all.  In past decades mankind did not give a lot of thought to what they applied to their turf, going straight for what I call...

Lawn Alternatives To Consider (Or Not)

Lawn Alternatives To Consider (Or Not)

April is typically the best month in our region to overhaul our bedraggled lawns after a long, dark and wet winter.  By this time of year, the moss has made huge strides and the dandelions are in full bloom.  Keeping a healthy and attractive lawn doesn’t have to be an enormous amount of work, nor does it have to be…

March Madness (In The Garden!)

March Madness (In The Garden!)

I know it is still bloody cold outside, but Mother Nature waits for no one.  Think of March as the fourth quarter in the game of gardening and it is time to score some points.  Here is a game plan that will help you win and go on to a victory over that evil opponent, Winter…

A Few Tips To Get The Most Out Of Late Summer

A Few Tips To Get The Most Out Of Late Summer

As we wrap up the end of August, we should for the most part be able to simply sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Yes, there are still beans to pick, cucumbers to pickle, zucchini to put on the neighbor’s front porch when they are at work, flowers to harvest for dining room bouquets, and of course watering. But certainly, there is not the intensity of gardening chores that we face in the spring of the year…

The Dreaded November To-Do List

The Dreaded November To-Do List

The recent freeze we experienced over this last weekend should have been a wakeup call for gardeners to take care of some chores before winter finally sets in…

October In The Garden

October In The Garden

In my world, September always feels like a continuation of summer, whereas October puts me in the mood for fall. Shrubs and trees are starting to really color up, everywhere you look retailers are displaying mums and pumpkins (not to mention Halloween candy)…

Here's A List Of Garden To-Do's For The Month Of June

Here's A List Of Garden To-Do's For The Month Of June

Recently, I was browsing through my past columns looking for ideas when I came across my very first monthly check list, written in June 2001, 20 years ago. I have spilled a lot of ink since then, but the idea of a list of chores for every month of the year still seems useful. That being said, here are some thoughts to ponder…