Gardening tips for southeast Wisconsin by Heritage Hill Nursery
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May Gardening Tips for Southeast Wisconsin🌼
Plant, Protect, and Prepare for a Successful Season May is a pivotal month for gardeners in Southeast Wisconsin. With the soil warming and the last frost dates typically passing between May 10 and 20 , it's the ideal time to dive into planting, maintenance, and...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for April 2023
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...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for November 2022
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...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for October 2022
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...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for September 2022
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...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for August 2022
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...
Wisconsin Gardener’s Tips for July 2022
Perennials Keep those plants hydrated! Some plants are more susceptible to fungus and mildew growth. If you notice a white powder or anything else on your plants stop into the nursery and we will help you find an anti-fungal treatment to treat and protect your plants...