Winter in the West can be rough on trees, shrubs, and perennials. Drying winds and long hard freezes can do a lot of damage. Though
We still have at least another six weeks before our last frost date in late May, early June. Be cautious about late freezes and snowstorms.
We still have at least another six weeks before our last frost date in late May, early June. Be cautious about late freezes and snowstorms.
Most young garden weeds can be pulled out easily when the soil is wet. Getting the root up is crucial. If you find that the
As gardeners, our least favorite jobs usually involve fighting pests and weeds. Education is our best tool. Create an environment that increases the biodiversity of
As gardeners, our least favorite job is dealing with pests. Increasing the biodiversity of our landscape is an excellent and organic defense against many pests.
Zone 5′s average last frost date is April 15 but don’t count on it. After the first day of Spring, many of us are chomping
May 15th is the last frost date for Zone 4. After the first day of Spring, many of us are chomping at the bit to
May 15th is the last frost date for Zone 3. After the first day of Spring, many of us are chomping at the bit to
The holy grail of gardening in Zone 8 is April’s warm sun and frequent rain. This is when the weather is warm enough to transplant
April is the month of promise, especially for the vegetable gardener. This is when the weather is finally warm enough to transplant the mighty tomatoes
Increasing the biodiversity of our garden is an excellent defense against pests. Whenever we simplify an environment by spraying an insecticide or by growing only