A couple of months ago I wrote an article on how to make a hanging basket for your yard. Mine looked great until powdery mildew came through and helped the hungry birds in taking out all the pansies. Yes, now we know why they’re called that! Wimps, the lot of them. The snapdragons are holding on but looking piqued after a week with no rain. The result is my formerly cheerful hanging basket is now in dire need of some serious help. If something like that has happened to your own project in the past couple of months, read on and together we’ll try this rescue mission. Read More
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The Choosy Gardener – How to Avoid Picking Bad Plants
Summer is upon us. If you didn’t get your seeds planted or your seedlings simply didn’t come up, it’s time to take that walk of shame to the garden center in search of plant starts (we won’t judge). Or, perhaps you just need a flower or two to brighten up your patio. No worries! Here’s some helpful advice so that you can avoid selecting bad plants. Read More