LOTS OF GARDEN WORK TO DO THIS MONTH Let’s first recap the month of September. The first part of September was hot and dry. I think we set new high temperatures for a few days. Coupled with this heatwave was the fact that we were on the dry side for the month. When fall officially … Read more
FALL IS OFFICIALLY HERE! WHY PLANT NOW? More people plant in the spring than at any other time. I think the reason is two-fold. First, we have all been cooped up for the winter and are eager to get outside when it turns warm. Secondly, more people think planting in the spring is best because … Read more
GARDENING HAS BEEN THE #1 HOBBY WITH PEOPLE FOR YEARS Here we are in mid-September. Our fall season is officially here on the 23rd. The month of September represents a prime time for planting and gardening. Hopefully, Mother Nature will cooperate by giving us seasonable temperatures and adequate rainfall. But let’s talk about how to … Read more
NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BE SEEDING OR OVER-SEEDING YOUR LAWN Are you ready for September and the start of our seeding and fertilizing season for lawns? Many homeowners are prepared and follow the S.O.D. program (September, October, & December). If you have any lawn care questions or concerns, then I urge you to … Read more
HURRAH! SEPTEMBER IS FINALLY HERE September is the beginning month of the FALL IS FOR PLANTING SEASON. I want to share my thoughts on August. Yes, August was hot. Nothing too unusual. But the last week of August was lovely. Westend Richmond and Northern Chesterfield got a good soaking of rain, much needed as we … Read more
AUGUST IS A GOOD MONTH TO BE PLANNING Are you ready for the season to be here? You are not alone. Many of us are prepared to enjoy being outside in our gardens. Typically, our weather in September is more tolerable and more pleasant so we want to work out in our gardens. Until then, … Read more
LATE SUMMER CAN BE TRICKY TIME FOR COLOR IN THE GARDEN Here we are in mid to late August. Sure, we have summer-blooming annuals like Petunias, Vinca, Lantana, etc., giving us color this time of year. We have many beautiful late summer hardy perennials in color. But what about shrubs? What shrubs can I plant … Read more
TIPS AND THOUGHTS ABOUT USING ANIMAL MANURE WITH YOUR PLANTINGS I am thinking ahead a little bit. Yes, we are in August, but the fall planting season will soon be here before we know it. Adding manure to our soil when planting is not something new. Farmers have been using it to fertilize their crops … Read more
ADDING LIVING DÉCOR TO A DORM ROOM It’s early in August, but many parents are preparing to pack their kids for college. Many kids are leaving home for the first time and will spend their first year of college living in a dorm room. We all know how small and cramped a dorm room can … Read more
AUGUST CAN BE A TOUGH MONTH FOR GARDENERS Yes, August can be tough on gardening because of the heat and high humidity, which makes being outside and working in the gardens a little unbearable. This is one reason to consider August a planning month for the upcoming FALL PLANTING SEASON. AUGUST GARDENING CHORES AND TIPS … Read more
