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)
Hand Scooper WHY: A garden hand scoop is a shovel used for moving loose materials, such as soil, fertilizers, or seeds. This hand tool has up-curved, rounded edges, forming a wide cup-like shaped body. It is deep enough to scoop and move a large amount of material with little to nothing dropping out. TYPES: Similar … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #9 | HAND SCOOPER
Hand Trowel WHY: A gardening hand trowel is a small hand tool used to dig, plant, or move a small amount of matter. A hand trowel is particularly helpful when full-size shovels are too big. They are used to plant small flowers or plants and for digging small holes. TYPES: Garden hand trowels are either … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #8 | HAND TROWEL
Hose W/ Multi-Pattern Spray Nozzle WHY: Your garden won’t survive without water, so having a water hose with a multi-pattern spray nozzle is helpful. The garden hose brings water to your work area, while the multi-pattern spray attachment gives you control of the water flow. A multi-pattern sprayer is beneficial because the water flow may … More SERIES: 10 ESSENTIAL GARDEN ITEMS – HIGHLIGHT #7 | GARDEN HOSE
Understanding the difference between annuals and perennials can be confusing. Trying to remember which plants come back every year or last only a season isn’t intuitive by the names. You might think an annual plant returns every year. But, it’s actually perennial plants that bloom year after year. An easy way to remember the difference … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS?
Fall is coming to an end, and winter is quickly approaching. If your climate permits, we recommend a final fall clean-up since most of your fall projects, like seeding and planting, should be complete. Keep in mind, different regions experience seasonal weather changes at varying times. So, be mindful of the conditions in your area … More FINAL FALL CLEAN UP
Have you ever wondered why some gardens bloom year-round, filled with beautiful colors and bountiful blossoms? Believe it or not, you too can create this spectacular garden to enjoy. The key is to use a combination of flowers with varying bloom times. This can be achieved in two steps. First, use either perennials or annuals … More HOW TO HAVE A GARDEN THAT BLOOMS ALL YEAR!