I'll be the first to admit that I'm thrilled with all this monsoon rain but it's summer and it's hot. Some days the veggie garden can look sad and wilty from all the heat. If that's the case at your house it might be a good time to try covering your garden with dappled shade. I've noticed … [Read more...]
MONTHLY GARDEN TO DO'S Watering: Adjust your watering schedule for warmer weather. Add mulch where plants are drying out too quickly. Generally, water established trees and shrubs every 10 to 14 days deeply. Water established beds weekly. This is not adequate for new plantings or in soil … [Read more...]
Monthly Garden To Do’s: Cleaning: Finish cleaning your garden beds. Watering: Increase the watering to 3-4 times per month. Pruning: Finish pruning trees and summer-flowering shrubs. Roses and grape vines can be pruned late in the season. Raspberries and other fruit bramble shrubs can be pruned … [Read more...]
Design Tip: Create year-round interest in your garden. · Plant complimentary colors together – yellow/purple, red/green, blue/orange · Incorporate plant combinations that bloom during different times of the year. · Plant a variety of foliage types and … [Read more...]
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