“To Plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn When we plant bulbs in the autumn, we’re full of hope for the coming spring. We know that all winter we’ll be enjoying the snow and the melancholy grayness of winter. But as early as February and March, the bulbs we planted …
Chrysanthemums, or “mums”, for short, symbolize the last fanfare of color as summer turns to fall. In fact, the mum comes into its prime when most flowers are fading away, giving it distinction as a cool-weather flower that blooms September through November. Many of us grew up with mums decorating our doorways in the fall, …
For most of us, the busy time of year is springtime, when we focus on making our landscaping, patios, and gardens as colorful and verdant as possible. But for some gardens, autumn is the time of year when blooms shine, when flowers pop from the earth, and when the last true color of the season …
Whoa! Hold on! Just because the leaves are turning and the air is crisp, doesn’t mean your duties in the garden are over for the year. There is much to do to prepare for next year. Make your spring gardening easier by accomplishing many important tasks during the fall and early winter. At Stockslagers Greenhouse …
Fall is the time we usually start to clean up our gardens and rake the falling leaves. It is also the perfect time to start a compost pile. Did you know your compost pile is also a chemistry project? Because all organic matter is made up of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N), it is extremely …
As the air gets chillier and fall approaches, it is important to take the necessary steps to prepare your garden for the changing seasons ahead. Some time spent now will pay off with a healthier, happier summer garden in 2015. First, it is important to clean up some of the dead foliage. As tomato plants …
