Fall
Fall is Coming Soon!
Now that we’ve survived this Summer’s extreme weather we are enjoying cooler temperatures and more time spent outside. Our gardens have been tested by heat, drought and torrential rain storms. Plants are recovering from foliage diseases, population explosions of numerous pests and general stress caused by the excessive heat. Some plants planted in the early cool and rainy weather could…
Read MoreTime for Fall Perennials, Peonies, and Spring Bulbs
The emergence of Spring Bulbs is one of the most delightful times in the garden. The season starts its show with the small bulbs; crocus, snowdrops, and hyacinths emerging before the ground thaws, followed by mini- daffodils which are always a great display of color and fragrance. These bulbs are a great choice as an…
Read MoreImportance of Proper Pruning
Of the many tasks we perform in the Garden, proper pruning is among the most important and productive in achieving vigorous plants. Proper pruning enhances the beauty, structure and production of a plant just as improper pruning distorts, disfigures and may even kill it. Having worked on espalier, parterre, hedges, roses and boxwoods among many…
Read MoreFinally it’s FALL!
After the longest Heat Spell on record as well as the longest Rain Spell this Summer we can finally look forward to cooler, settled weather (barring Hurricanes!). Now is the time to take advantage of the moist soil to get out late-season weeds and vines, preventing seedlings from overwhelming perennials and shrubs. Pruning and thinning…
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