by Carol | Dec 12, 2013 | Dog and Cat Friendly Gardens, Fall Gardening, Garden Tips
Mushroom season dangerous to dogs. While walking with a friend and her dog in late November we noticed a miniature forest of mushrooms under a large tree right next to a dog park. My advice is to presume they are toxic even though they may well be harmless. Pick...
by Carol | Oct 18, 2013 | Dramatic Flowers, Fall Gardening, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend
So much it deserves repeating: hydrangeas are more popular than ever! They belong on the list of plants for new gardeners who demand low care plants and also on the lists of seasoned gardeners who live to be working in their garden. They are easy care. Some people do...
by Carol | Oct 25, 2012 | Easy Edibles, Fall Gardening
I am sharing my top three apples out of 50 selected at Portland Nursery’s 25th Apple Tasting Celebration. A garden tip is to research (hint taste) and plant special varieties of edibles in your garden, not common types. The Peoples Choice apple this...
by Carol | Oct 2, 2012 | Fall Gardening, Garden Tips, Parking Strips, Tree Selection
Before we forget how hot it was this summer and how precious shade was, let’s talk trees. Is it time to consider planting trees for shade or privacy? I love to plant trees, especially if I am starting out with a bigger specimen……….in the fall....
by Carol | Sep 13, 2012 | Fall Gardening, Garden Pests, Garden Tips, Shade Garden Tips, Shade Plants
Garden Tips for getting rid of Plant Invaders The best time of year to treat blackberries and English ivy is coming right up…..so prepare now! Plan to treat invasive blackberry in September and early October. The reason for the specific timing is this: only in...
by Carol | Apr 1, 2012 | Fall Gardening, Garden Tips, New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Spring Gardening, Winter Gardening
Heather is a Must in Your Low Maintenance Landscape Design Look at your landscape right now…Could it use a little ground color? A plant with full season color which prefers full day sun, stays low – think 4 inches tall (never higher) and best of all……..has...
