Category: Outdoor
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Winter Window Boxes
Ornamental Grasses
What looks good in the garden in November? Grasses! This is the 2nd week of November and the zinnias are long-gone; the last of the hosta leaves have been raked away; most of the perennials have died back and gone dormant for the winter; and the last of the lily bulbs’ stalks have been cut back. … Continue reading Ornamental Grasses
Fall… three tasks for a great looking spring garden
A productive fall in the garden is the key to an outstanding looking garden in the spring. Propagation Fall is the best time for propagation here in Wisconsin. Dividing can be challenging because it is hard to dig into a good looking garden knowing it won’t look so good after a division is made. But who… Continue reading Fall… three tasks for a great looking spring garden
Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds
If your summer is flying by and you haven’t gotten to everything on your to do list, it is not too late to plant seeds. July is actually an optimal time as the ground is warm and the daytime and nightime temperatures are warm so your seeds will germinate faster and your plants will grow… Continue reading Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds
Shade Garden
Don’t get discouraged by shade; Mother Nature knows no boundaries. While the shade might give you some limitations, beautiful shade gardens can and do exist. Many perennials, annuals and bulbs grow quite well in shade. Think ferns and bleeding heart — I love white bleeding heart. And there are gorgeous large blue hostas such as Elegans, Hadspen Blue, and… Continue reading Shade Garden
Pansies in the boxes
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Spring flowers fighting through April snowfall
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Potting!
When it is too early to start digging in your garden outdoors, but you are ready to plant, grab a pot! Pots are great no matter where you live – condominiums, apartments, houses or farms. Here are some basic tips to a successful pot. The Basics 1. Start with a great pot I really… Continue reading Potting!
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