Winter Protection for Bigleaf Hydrangeas
I get a lot of questions about bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), which people here call blue hydrangea, because that’s itsContinue Reading
Category: Winter Protection
Winter Protection That Makes Sense
There’s no denying that autumn has arrived. Falling leaves, freezing plants, cold nights: it’s not July anymore! So it’s timeContinue Reading
How to Overwinter Containers on a Balcony?
Urban gardening has its challenges. When fall comes knocking, how do you store decorative containers for the winter? Where toContinue Reading
Celebrate Winter Without the Effort
Here it is again, that time of year. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, but about the Ancient EgyptianContinue Reading
Gardeners Should Be Hoping for Lots of Snow…and Soon!
In mid-January, when it’s so cold that it hurts to even breathe, it’s hard to believe that plant life canContinue Reading
Bigleaf Hydrangeas: a Challenge in a Cold Climate
By Larry Hodgson I can’t help but be a bit jealous of gardeners in slightly warmer climates than mine. WhenContinue Reading
Cold Climate Woes: Dieback on a Smoketree
By Larry Hodgson Question: I don’t know how to take care of my smoke tree. What I find on the InternetContinue Reading
In Cold Climates, Snow Is the Best Winter Protection!
Snow: it’s not your enemy, it’s your friend! Photo: wordpress.michelcharleboisrehmat.com While snow is often seen as a disaster by noviceContinue Reading
Insulating Pots: Is It Worthwhile?
Insulating pots with styrofoam is a lot of work, but is it even worthwhile? Photo: lindsaystephenson.com Question: I want to tryContinue Reading
Mowing Tools Can Be a Tree’s Worst Enemy!
Lawn mowers and weed trimmers can seriously damage young trunks. Ill.: Clipart Max & gumtree.com.au, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Probably the worstContinue Reading