May your garden be a place of rest and tranquility. With the surge of new growth — and of a floriferous nature — it is advisable to keep it at that level.
That means observing the growth, not only th...
At an earlier time in history April 1 was recognised as New Year’s Day. It could have caused a problem for the gardening calendar but that fortunately changed in 1582; the present arrangement works we...
Overplanting is not cost-effective, visually or functionally, and is similar to having more furniture than you actually need.
The difference is the furniture won’t expand and can be sold, however, onc...
February (in the garden) should be cancelled due to lack of interest.
February is a month to contemplate the reality of what one can do in the garden; it is a month for catching up on jobs that have l...
Having spent some time in England and Northern Ireland on my last vacation, it became apparent that the “landscape”, in general, is a metaphor encompassing any area that has been “made green”.
It is...
The thought of selecting Christmas presents for friends can be difficult enough, but more than stressful when family members are involved. So where to start and, more especially, where to find such in...
Late-season hurricanes can leave their mark in more ways than one.
They can create a situation where new growth will start to show, but slower than normal owing to the decline in temperature as we rea...
With temperatures starting to go south, it is time to assess the needs of the garden after a mix of climatic conditions during the summer.
Heavy rains invariably leach out nutrients from the soil and...
The heat goes on and hurricanes can be more prevalent.
It gives reason to checking the garden for excess growth and pruning accordingly to reduce the potential impact on bushes, and especially trees, ...
It’s hot and humid. The best place to be is in the shade sipping on your favourite wine and smelling the roses — stop daydreaming and check out what’s needed to be done in the garden!
August is usual...
