As predicted, the beginning of fall this year has been dry and warm. It’s still a wonderful time to be outside in the yard. Here are my suggestions of what to do around the garden this month, while the weather is still nice…
Fall Bloomers For The Shade Garden
Recently a good friend of mine complimented me on my column about late summer bloomers for the sunny border but lamented that she only had shade in her yard and couldn’t take advantage of my advice. So for her benefit and anyone else that is faced with an overabundance of shade, here are some bloomers that will liven up any dark corner of the yard this time of the year...
Late Summer Pruning Makes Good Sense
In Pursuit Of The Perfect Lawn
Let’s face it, for the most part the lawn is the man’s domain. It is literally his “turf” and when left alone he can spend endless hours in the yard. Depending on how the turf is maintained, this can either be an ecological disaster or a valuable bio-filter and climate moderator. Here are some thoughts to consider...
Speaking as a self-proclaimed “plantaholic” who likes just about all things with foliage, fronds, or needles, one plant I started to salivate over in the 1990’s was Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.). For us in northern latitudes, these mythical plants were uncommon and were perceived as…