Wisconsin Gardner’s Seasonal Monthly Tips for October 2020
Crisp mornings, cooler temps, brilliant colors and foliage, early morning fog, pumpkins, squash and more. What is that all add up to? Must be Fall.
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...
Wisconsin Yard & Garden Tips – for July
July Tips - Especially for Schrubs Refrain from applying any kind of fertilizer this month as it could harm the roots. Wait until the cooler months of fall to apply fertilizer if the plants need a nutritional boost. This month you’ll want to keep...
Prepare for Hot Weather – Wisconsin Gardens & Lawns
Perennial Care for Late June & Early July Continue evaluating your garden. You can keep planting if you have time and space. During hot dry spells, pay extra attention to newly added plants. Perennials need on average about an inch of water per week. If you...
More SE Wisconsin June Tips for Trees
Caring for Your Trees Trees are a landscapes most important feature. They offer privacy, shade, focal points, and serve as shelter and food for wildlife. Planting the right tree in the right spot is a vital step that shouldn’t be dismissed quickly. What type of...
June Lawn & Garden Tips for Southeast Wisconsin
Perennials The use of perennial beds has grown in popularity over the years as well as the quest for year-round color and interest. Proper planning and maintenance can help achieve just that. When creating a perennial bed or adding plants to an existing...
Pesky Slugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Slugs are a gardener's unwelcome pest that seem to invade everywhere. This is the perfect time to start using remedies to ward off those little critters, when the soil is damp or wet, to entice slugs up to the surface of the soil Of course you can always get slug...