Sweet corn is a favorite summertime treat, but the plants do require some attention to produce a good yield of delicious ears. With summer in full swing, the sweet corn is starting to put on some growth. Sweet corn is a favorite summertime treat, but the plants do require some attention to produce a […]
While the traditional yellow flower heads are common, many new varieties offer different flower colors, such as white, red, and lemon. There’s no flower more varied and more loved for its bright cheeriness in the garden than the sunflower. You can grow compact plants, such as ‘Big Smile’, that stand 1 to 2 feet […]
While the traditional yellow flower heads are common, many new varieties offer different flower colors, such as white, red, and lemon. There’s no flower more varied and more loved for its bright cheeriness in the garden than the sunflower. You can grow compact plants, such as ‘Big Smile’, that stand 1 to 2 feet […]
One of the worse threats to your young flower and vegetable garden is hungry animals and birds. It only takes a few hours for a rabbit, bird, woodchuck, or deer to make a quick meal of your pampered transplants. Here are some strategies to keep these varmints away.
Edited from The Farmer’s Almanac – Tend to your rose garden. Trim climbing rose bushes and attach them securely to fences or trellises. To deter slugs, spread a thick ring of crushed eggshells around your roses. Continue fertilization of your rosebushes with applications of liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. – Continue weeding and mulching routines […]