As winter quickly approaches, there are a few things you should do to prepare, including a final fall cleanup. Cleaning out garden beds and pruning certain deciduous trees and shrubs will give your yard a tidier look through winter. It will also make spring tasks easier. But, most importantly, protecting your grass and tender plants from cold temperatures and possibly freezing rain … More 2022 WINTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Herbal teas are enjoyable after a long day, midday, or first thing in the morning. But, regardless of when you choose to indulge in tea, hot or cold, herbal teas have many benefits. We love it for its relaxing and energizing effects. But, they also act as natural remedies and support wellness and a healthy lifestyle. … More 3 OF OUR FAVORITE TEAS WITH HEALTH BENEFITS
Azalea As a garden favorite and staple in many gardens, azaleas are loved for their bright color blooms and easy-care foliage. These beautiful shrubs are reliable as an evergreen and striking when in bloom. Some varieties even have foliage that deepens in color with cooler temperatures. Azaleas come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and … More AZALEA
Spring-2022 – Quick Tip #1 Up and down, up and down. That’s how the temperatures fluctuate during March through mid-April in the mid-southern part of the United States. It can be even longer in cooler climates. During these times, it’s important to protect your plants from frost and cold temperatures. When temperatures dip below 40 … More HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM FROST
Our discussions on tender and hardy plants have led us to another category of plants called half-hardy. As with all plants, initially, these plants are categorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as hardy in certain zones. But often, these plants perform outside of the set parameters, which causes them to be identified as half-hardy. … More WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?
Snapdragons Snapdragons seem to be the best-kept secret for winter gardens. We say this because not many winter gardens have these beautiful, dainty little flowers. So, we had to shed some light on this well-kept secret. Traditionally, snapdragons are considered short-lived tender perennials but have evolved with breeders producing many variations over the years. Snapdragons … More SNAPDRAGONS
It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?
QUESTION FROM READER: I recently read your post that talked about covering plants for the winter. What do the terms “tender” or “sensitive” plants mean, and what type of plants fall into this category? Can you give specific examples of plants that need to be covered? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Generally speaking, plants considered tender … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (January Edition)
