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)