May is a fun month for gardeners, and we should focus on annuals, planters, and hanging baskets. This month really sets the stage for what’s to come in the summer months, and it’s a prime time to ensure that our gardens and plants flourish. To make sure that you set yourself up for success, we’re sharing some useful things you can do in May.
April is here, spring is underway, and it’s time to start thinking about things to do this month. It’s the perfect time to get serious about the growing season, as packaged bulbs will be ready in a couple of weeks and the ground should be ready to plant as we get over the frost season. It’s also time to think about adding any soil amendments that you want like peat moss organic matter, compost, sheep manure, and other organic soil material. You...
March is here and it’s time to start thinking about planting your veggie patch, which will yield you nourishing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers throughout the rest of the year. This time of the year, you want to draw out your garden—the shape and size you want it to be—and make a plan so you know where everything is going to go. Making a plan is important because, if you have a plan, you won’t just go in and stick things...
If you are an avid gardener, you may know that gardening trends didn’t change a whole heck of a lot in 2023. However, there were a few key changes that are going to influence gardening this year and that I suggest you hop on for your 2024 garden.
“Proven Winners” and January Planning January is the time of year when you’re starting to get restless, so now is the time to reflect on your garden of last year. Did you like what you chose to plant? Ask yourself what planting choices were a failure last year. We know that everybody has at least one. Nobody has a perfect garden! What worked and what didn’t work? What combinations did you really love, and want to repeat, and what combinations...
