Plant in full sun, where they will not shade other plants, or plant shade-lovers around them. Plant the seeds 1 inch deep and about 6 inches apart. When the seedlings come up, thin them to […]
Your flowering-hanging basket can bloom and thrive for many months – with a little help from you. Follow these easy guidelines to keep your plants healthy and beautiful throughout the season. IS THE LIGHT RIGHT? […]
I welcome any sign that spring is near. One of those signs is seeing the first bluebird of the season. Anyone who has ever seen one knows the feeling of surprise and joy that accompanies […]
If you’re going to give bird feeding a try for the first time, the first thing you’ll need is a bird feeder. There are a lot of them out there to choose from so how […]
Our fine feathered friends Winter weather sure makes our lives miserable sometimes. As difficult as it can get for us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like for the wild animals out there…especially the tiny […]
As the weather heats up, so does the need for watering. As a gardening professional, I can’t help looking at yards and plantings in area neighborhoods as I pass through. I find it amusing to […]
I welcome any sign that spring is near…especially this year. One of those signs is seeing the first bluebird of the season. Anyone who has ever seen one knows the feeling of surprise and joy […]
As you probably know, the Capital District Garden & Flower Show is this weekend at HVCC. Even though spring has already arrived according to the calendar, the garden show will be your first chance to take a […]
There’s one garden plant that needs to get started right away for spring planting; tuberous begonias. Tuberous begonias are a wonderful flowering plant for folks with shady areas that could benefit fromsome flowering color that will […]
It’s that time again. We’re about ten weeks from our safe frost-free planting date in early May so it is time to start some of the seeds of plants that need a big head start […]
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