Ancient civilizations probably didn’t obsess over hosta crowns, and thankfully, we don’t have to either. What matters is knowing how winter conditions affect your plants and what simple February tasks help hostas emerge strong in spring. I’ve learned through years of growing hostas in cold, wet winters that a few simple February checks make the…
February knocks, you do not open the shed doors. Ignore the siren song of the garden tools. Drop the clippers, don the slippers! Although the stalks of your loving perennials may look tattered, crunchy brown layers blanket the roots and protect the next generation of blossoms. Relax, the garden’s fine. These are the plants I…
Winter in February feels like that one unwelcome guest who drinks all your expensive whiskey. You could sulk, or you could sow the seeds of rebellion. Certain plants ignore the frost with indifference that puts your shivering spine to shame. So give your flowerbed a head start. Victory belongs to the cold-blooded gardener. On second…
The weather is miserable, but you’re still determined to get the roses sorted. I also know you’d rather tackle a thorny bush than endure another minute of small talk. We can work with that. February gives you a tiny window to knock out these seven tasks. A double win where the roses get healthy, and…
Misty mornings and frosty nights make for one miserable Mediterranean shrub. There’s simply no thyme for laziness when frost is on the prowl. But wood you believe that a few simple tasks can make all the difference? Sage advice says January determines your spring success. So let’s make sure your herb garden stays mint. Frost…
Everyone loves a peony until it’s 30ºF outside and the wind is biting. Suddenly, the joy of gardening evaporates faster than your breath in the wind. Do it anyway! Let’s get these chores finished so we can both go back inside for coffee. A Peony for My Thoughts? Actually, a lot of pennies, because if…