Winter Daphne

When discussing plants that not only provide us with food for the eyes, but also lovely scents, we must include the Daphne odora, or winter

Planting Annuals

Before transplanting annuals to the garden, or direct-sowing seeds there, it’s a good idea to prepare the soil. In general, annuals prefer well-drained soil. Digging

Gardening Tips for November

Transplant landscape trees and shrubs. Plant a basket of narcissus for holiday bloom. Protect built-in sprinkler systems: drain the system, insulate the valve mechanisms. Tie

August Gardening

Watering, weeding, and deadheading (and harvesting, if you are growing vegetables and herbs) head the list of projects for this month. Watering-Watering may be the

Planning a Garden the Kids Will Like

Not all plants are created equal in the eyes of children. Although they don’t differentiate when it comes to flowers and vegetables or annuals and