Horticulture
Plant and
Tips of the Month
Plant and Tip of the Month:
January 2023
-Christmas tree boughs can be used to mulch garden perennials, especially as the ground freezes and thaws.
--It is not too late to plant spring bulbs if they are still firm to the touch AND if your soil is not frozen.
--Enjoy January as a time of rest, reflection and thinking ahead to "putting right" what may have gone wrong in the garden last year!
October 2022
--Recent soil science confirms the benefits of leaving leaf litter in your garden beds as a nutrient source and early spring weed suppressant. Two exceptions are under roses and peonies!
--When bringing in houseplants that have spent the summer outdoors, add a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid to 1 gallon of water to kill any insects that may be nestled into the soil.
September 2019 Plant of the Month: Dahlia ‘Karma - Choc’This Dahlia has dark burgundy almost black blooms with red highlights. Grows 36”+ tall and is hardy to Zone 8 — tubers must be lifted after first frost. Blooms are about 6” across. Prefers full sun.
September 2019 Tip of the Month: Sprinkle cinnamon on the leaves of houseplants to control fungus. (Shared by Alice Doering)
October 2019 Tip of the Month: In order to not miss the window on seed collection, use a snack-size ziplock baggie to catch seeds on your plants. Place the baggie around the end of the plant stem (so that the seed pod is inside the bag) and seal up to the stem. When the seeds “fall”, they will fall into the baggie for you to collect at your convenience.