Plant Gardens 101

There are various styles of garden to choose from, although there are no definitive rules and there is no reason why gardeners should not choose a mixture of designs. Having said that, there are a number of styles that have a proven track record, and it is perhaps worthwhile considering the pursuit of just one of them until you are confident enough to mix different styles.

The basic advice is simple, choose a style of garden that you like. There are however, various other factors that may be worth taking into considerations. Your lifestyle is one of the most important of these.

However much you may like formal gardens, there is no point in designing a neat garden that needs to be kept in pristine condition in order to look its best if you are not naturally a tidy person or never have the time to keep it neat. (more…)

Now that summer has passed and winter is soon to approach, we need to shift our minds from mowing the lawn & weeding to snow removal. Lets make sure that our flowerbeds are ready for this season’s upcoming change with a little preparation to assure beautiful flowers will return next spring.
Our shrubs might need some protection also depending where you live. You might choose to give your lawns a little attention also. Either way, this is a great time to give our yard one better look before the snow flies and make sure all is comfy & cozy!

I hope to cover a few basics to help get your yard ready for winter

Watering; Even though we know summer is over and feel we no longer need to water, we do. A deep watering encourages a strong root system. If a plant does not have enough water taken into its root system before frost, I might not survive the winter. Water all plants sparingly throughout early autumn. This will help plants start with the transition. Once the leaves have dropped from deciduous trees give trees and shrubs a deep watering. Continue to water flowerbeds, trees & shrubs until ground frost will no longer allow water to absorb into the soil. I personally don’t always water this far into the season and still have great result year after year. Use you judgment for your soil type & geographical location. (more…)