Ornamental Grasses: No Need for Fall Cleanup
By Larry Hodgson Not that long ago, pretty much the only ornamental grasses that gardeners grew in their gardens wereContinue Reading
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No-Hassle Fall Garden Care
Simple things to do in the fall to keep your garden happy and healthy. By Larry Hodgson As a laidbackContinue Reading
No Need to Cut Perennials Back in the Fall
The idea of “cleaning up” your perennials in the fall should have died out decades ago. It’s never been necessaryContinue Reading
What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading
7 Tips for Readying Your Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter Storage
The following article is taken from a press release offered by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Prep Equipment for SeasonContinue Reading
Fall is the Perfect Time to Plant Shrubs
Shrubs are some of the most reliable and hardworking plants in the garden. They are long-lived, big enough to makeContinue Reading
Hardy Perennials With Evergreen Foliage
Hen-and-chicks and sedums still hold interest, even in the heart of winter. Photo: www.wsj.com There’s a long tradition of describingContinue Reading
Fall To-Dos
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Do Trees Melt Snow?
Snow clearly melts more quickly around tree trunks, but why? Photo: www.faculty.luther.edu Question: There’s a sugar maple forest behind my house.Continue Reading
Easter Under Lockdown
OK, I’m not really in a cage, but sometimes I feel like I am! Photo: laidbackgardener.com This is going toContinue Reading