Insights & Inspiration
Holiday Plant Care
The holiday season brings popular plants like Poinsettias, Amaryllis, and Thanksgiving Cactus to garden centers. While many discard these after the holidays, proper care allows them to flourish year-round. Key care tips include adequate light, drainage, and seasonal adjustments to ensure continued blooming and health for these vibrant plants.
Creating Winter Interest
Winter is a quiet time of year in the garden. The flowers are no longer blooming, the pollinators have begun hibernating and the plants are dormant. A blanket of snow covers the landscape and allows us to take a break from outdoor garden activities. We often miss the lush green growth of summer and eagerly wait for spring when the garden will burst into bloom once again.
Oak Tree Pruning
In order to attain a handsome stature, it’s critical to prune an Oak early in its life. This is what is called developmental pruning. It’s done when the tree is very young to encourage proper growth as it develops in your landscape. Once an Oak reaches maturity, it’s long past time to prune for proper growth.
Houseplant Survival
by Barrie Anderson My eyes were following the soapy rag up and down the leaves of the Sansevieria my mother was washing. I couldn’t …
Fertilizing Evergreens
by Barrie Anderson As I sit here typing this and glance outside my window, I spot my neighbor fertilizing his Balsam Fir. This typically …
Juglone in Landscaping
The article discusses the impact of Black Walnut trees, specifically their biochemical Juglone, on surrounding plants. Juglone inhibits growth and competition through allelopathy, making gardening around Black Walnuts challenging. It offers strategies such as using raised beds and cleaning debris to mitigate the effects, while listing Juglone-resistant plants for successful gardening.