Healthy winter growth? It translates to “surviving until spring finally deigns to show up.” Snake plants have a reputation for being nearly impossible to kill, but winter has a way of testing that theory. And surprisingly, it’s often our well-meaning care that gets them into trouble. A few small adjustments in November can save you…
It’s easy to worry that you’re killing your lavender by doing too little. But in November, doing less is often exactly what it needs. A little bit of your concern and an even smaller bit of your presence. That’s why these five November lavender jobs are more like quick check-ins. You check them off and…
Don’t rush to cut back every brown coneflower stem this fall. Those dried seed heads feed birds through winter, while any healthy green leaves support the roots before dormancy. Cut diseased stalks today; save the general tidy-up for April. I doubt April will appreciate all the work you left her, though. Do Not Remove Healthy…
Mother Nature refuses to standardize October, even within the same USDA hardiness zone. Hostas require some seasonal awareness, meaning you must pay attention to your plants and local weather, not just what the calendar suggests. Task 1: Wait for Foliage to Die Back Naturally As long as green foliage is thriving, let it be. It’s…
Throwing your fallen leaves into yard waste bags is a total waste of natural mulch-erial. First of all, tidying up every single leaf is a real pain in the grass. And second, it robs your perennials of free winter armor. Thick layers of whole leaves can turn into a crown-rotting shroud, yet shredded leaves are…
It’s that simple: before your coneflowers go totally dormant, take ten minutes to walk the bed. What you catch and fix now can make a big difference in how well your plants come back next spring. Task 1: Inspect Before Foliage Disappears You need to read the leaves while they’re still giving you clues. Once…