Grubs hatch mid-August! After this time, you can no longer use grub preventative… which prevents the eggs from hatching, which has already happened this year, so now you have to apply a Grub Killer to your lawn! You won’t see the damage until well into September, when...
Building drought tolerant gardens! Gardens in our area are entering Autumn stressed from scorching hot temperatures & the lack of summer rains. However, some plants adapt quickly to dry & hot conditions! Drought-tolerant plants are not only tough and...
Is your garden filling up with spent flowers? Is your garden filling up with spent flowers? If you don’t mind the mix of fresh and mature flowers, you can absolutely leave them alone. Shrubs don’t need to be deadheaded to remain healthy or, if they rebloom, to keep...
Pruning your shrubs seems scary… right? What if you cut off the wrong branches, prune at the wrong time, or take too much off the plant?! Here’s the why, when & how to pruning that will help you conquer this nerve-wracking process! WHY should I prune a shrub?...
Everything important you need to know about seed starting! SOIL : The best soil to use for seed starting in light & fine so young roots can easily grow & push through the soil. It is best if the soil mix you choose contains sphagnum peat moss for moisture...
