Landscape To-Do List for October
Stay wicked-busy this month in your fall garden. From harvesting to planting to tidying up, there’s plenty to do to prep it for spring. October can be quite magical. The cooler temperatures and [...]
Pave the Way for Wildflowers
A wildflower bed might be a great option for a sunny, well-drained spot in your yard. Sow seeds now for a splendid spring show later. By Jerry Parsons, Ph.D. Fall is the time to sow seeds for [...]
Streamline Your Sprinkler System
That spot where you can’t get lawn grass to grow? It may be time to put in a pathway or flowerbed instead. A healthy landscape evolves over time and your watering habits should change with [...]
Herbs: Easy, Drought Tolerant and Tasty
Many herbs are more than just drought tolerant perennials and groundcovers. They can also add a little zing to your fall cooking. Herbs are used not only for culinary purposes but also for [...]
Flowers for our Feathered Friends
While hummingbird feeders are a great supplemental source of nectar, a native bounty of blooms means more food options. Given the choice of flower nectar or sugar water, the best choice for our [...]
Stage 1 Watering Rules are Back
Once-a-week watering is actually not a bad thing. That’s because September is the beginning of the end of the growing season. The reprieve is over and dry weather has returned — triggering Stage [...]
