Our Gardening Tips

Perennials May is a busy month for gardening! For perennials, bring out the peony cages and other plant supports to provide the necessary support to the plants once they become top-heavy. Make sure to guide new stems into the squares early, as it becomes more...

Perennials As the snow melts and the ground begins to thaw, you’ll notice the early risers trying to poke their way through the layers of mulch. You can help these new plants along by moving the ground cover to the side, allowing the stems easy access to the warmth of...

Perennials Shhh… I’m sleeping. For most perennials, after they have been cut down for the winter, there isn’t anything more that will need to be done. However, some perennials such as Butterfly Bush or Lavender, will benefit by adding 6-8” layer of mounding mulch...

Perennials  After your plants have turned dry and brown it is time to cut them back. Be careful not to cut them too soon though. In order to prepare for winter, the roots will reabsorb all of the nutrients from the stems. Perennial plants with woody stems, like...

Perennials  If you have not already, fertilize your plants to give them the best chance of surviving the winter months. With the hotter months behind us, regular watering should not be needed unless temperatures rise above 80.Shrubs When planting anytime from now...

Perennials Remember to keep on watering but be very careful not to overwater and drown plants by over-saturating the soil. If fertilizing with a product like Monty’s PlantVantage, located at our nursery, either apply the diluted mixture as a follicular spray drenching...