Wisconsin Gardner’s Seasonal Monthly Tips for July 2020
Turn down the heat! Wow, from Winter to Summer with planting, mowing, and trimming in between. There is no time to take a break with weather changes this quick, but we will take it. We will be shoveling snow before long. So, let us look at some tips for your garden...
June Garden Tips for S.E. Wisconsin
Lilacs! The Fragrance, the Beauty! Their pastel blooms last only a few fleeting weeks each year. But when you bury your face in a sweet-smelling bunch … bliss. The smell of springtime could hardly be lovelier—or easier to grow. Plan Plant lilacs during spring or fall...
May Garden Tips for Wisconsin Gardeners
May and Early Spring Garden & Yard Tips This is the perfect time to identify the plants that didn’t make it through the winter, you’ll know the ones! Remove what may remain, discard, and come for a visit to our garden center. We will do our best to get you back...
April is Early Spring – Start Some Preparations & Planting
As we approach April, you may have gotten out into the garden and you might find that your garden plants have begun their spring growth. But in addition you may find that your weeds have been just as busy over the past few months. April is the time to really start...
It’s Important to Keep Watering Trees & Shrubs Throughout Autumn
Evergreens Really Need Water Before Winter! The gardening season isn't over while there's still watering to do, according to Sharon Yiesla, Plant Clinic assistant at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. Going into winter with dry roots can cause trouble for...
Seasonal Tips for late Autumn Planting of Perennials in Wisconsin
Peonies - and Perennials to Plant in Fall! As we move into fall, and we're still enjoying some warm days, but cooler nights. So now is the time to consider adding perennials and flowering shrubs that will add color and beauty to your landscaping. Planting...
Planting Before the First Frost in Wisconsin
In our neck of the woods, Southeastern Wisconsin, fall planting for perennials, flowers and trees is really perfect. On average the first frost runs sometime between September 30 to October 30. Fall offers many benefits for planting, not the least of which is the...
Planting Trees in September in Wisconsin
Fall Planting of Diciduous Trees Many experts claim that planting trees in fall is better. In fall, the tree can make new roots without having to feed the leaves. Water requirements are much lower without the leaves on the tree. To us it feels cool in...
Caring for Roses in the Fall
This week's spotlight is the Mystic Fairy Shrub Rose. So we putting out info courtesy of Heirloom Roses, on how to keep your rose bush healthy as we move into winter. High temperatures may have induced a brief period of summer dormancy, especially in...
General Lawn Care in Late Summer
August Lawn Care Proper mowing practices contribute to a healthy lawn and minimal weeds. Often lawns are mowed to closely. Height For a typical residential Midwest lawn, maintain a height of 3 inches or higher. Taller grass shades out weed seeds and...