Get ahead of the game and prepare your garden now for a vibrant spring by finding the right seeds to sow in August. Our informative guide will walk you through the top 5 seeds to sow in August for a bloom-filled spring. Discover tips on planting and nurturing, and learn about the ecological benefits these plants bring to your garden
Fall is the perfect time to layer on the organic materials and give back to your garden soil. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey guides you through feeding the soil microorganisms, loosening your beds, and protecting your precious garden dirt before winter.
25 best vegetable garden design ideas & easy layout plans for beginners & pros to grow your own food in a front or backyard edible landscape.
Tips for growing your own loofahs! This spring plant luffa in your garden and have homegrown sponges by the end of summer.
Get ahead of the game and prepare your garden now for a vibrant spring by finding the right seeds to sow in August. Our informative guide will walk you through the top 5 seeds to sow in August for a bloom-filled spring. Discover tips on planting and nurturing, and learn about the ecological benefits these plants bring to your garden
Want to enjoy a vibrant garden throughout the year? Here are the most stunning Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall Continuously!
Fall is a GREAT time to plant a spring and summer flower garden. Here are the autumn bulbs you should plant in the fall.
Discover 23 stunning perennials that bloom spring to fall! From coneflowers to asters, find the perfect long-lasting blooms for your garden.
Ah, early spring – that time of year when colorful seed catalogs fill mailboxes. Now is the time to think about how to prepare garden beds for spring.
Are you looking forward to gardening season starting again in the spring? You don’t need to wait until spring to start gardening. There are plenty of seeds that you can sow in the fall and winter months for new growth starting in the spring. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 25 beautiful native plants that you can start from seed this winter!
Peeling rhubarb is often a matter of personal taste, and while many people say you don't have to peel rhubarb, others swear that unpeeled rhubarb just isn't worth it. Gardeners and home cooks all seem
A comprehensive guide on how to plant spring bulbs and design a stunning spring bulb garden this fall- plan now for lots of spring blooms!
10 Beautiful Flowers to Start Growing from Seeds
Fall is the time to plan and plant your bulb garden for spring. Learn about the different types of flowering bulbs and when they bloom. Make a plan that will have you enjoying flowers at the earliest sign of spring!
Knowing when to cut back asparagus is important for plant health and management of pests. Learn asparagus plant pruning timing and tips here.
Learn how to create everblooming flower gardens that are colorful all year round with this detailed how-to guide for perennials made easy!
These 7 tips for preparing the fall garden will ensure a successful fall/winter harvest and an easier, healthier spring growing season.
Discover 23 stunning perennials that bloom spring to fall! From coneflowers to asters, find the perfect long-lasting blooms for your garden.
With beautiful flowers, low-maintenance plants and blooms that come up reliably every year, these are the best bulbs to plant in the fall.
Bring on next year's flowers! This list of seeds to plant in the fall covers flowers that grow in both warm and cold season climates.
See how to rejuvenate and recharge your raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life to grow better than ever next year!
Perennials are the perfect way to enhance your landscaping year after year. Here are the Best Perennial Flowers for Early Spring.
Want a bumper garden crop next year? Start now in the fall, prepping your garden for spring. Follow my 6 steps and get a jump start on your spring garden!
Today was one of the first truly spring like days in NYC so I decided to do some planting. A pallet makes for a great huge planter for those who (like me) don'…
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums). With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials for the winter.
Planting potatoes in the fall is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. Learn everything you need to know about fall planting potatoes.
Broccolini is a trademarked hybrid between American standard broccoli and a Chinese broccoli called gailan. Instead of forming one large head it bears many small tender side shoots, which have a subtle sweet flavor with peppery overtones. Broccolini stems don’t have to be peeled. Some people praise broccolini for its taste and texture; others regard […]
See how to rejuvenate and recharge your raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life to grow better than ever next year!
So, how do you prepare your vegetable garden for winter? Many practical steps can be taken in the late fall and winter to ensure that the spring garden does well and that the gardener can continue to harvest year-round.
Fall is an excellent time to divide many perennial plants. You're likely to have more time, and your plants will be set for the spring.
Are you wondering how to keep rodents out of the garden? Here are a few ways that we keep mice, moles, and voles out of our gardens.
Learn how to grow and care for agastache in your garden, with tips on planting, watering, and ensuring blooms every year in this handy guide.
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
Pruning is key in the last cleanup before winter and the first of the spring. Read our guide now to learn which of your perennials should be cut back when.
Create an all-season perennial garden so that the blooms just keep on blooming! Enjoy three or four seasons of color and beauty throughout your yard by following our easy guide.
I love this time of year for so many reasons — cozy fires, soups and stews for dinner, and a wee bit of a lull in my gardening activity. You read that right — although I love gardening, I appreciate these slower times of year because they give me a much-needed opportunity to make some plans for next year’s garden. Sometimes new garden features and ideas need a little time to think through and plan out — not something easily accomplished when you’re in the thick of garden season. So sit back, and arm yourself with paper and pencil, garden books and magazines; we’re getting it done. Raised Bed & Container Garden Planning In this video Bridget Ayers, a backyard gardener in Southern California - Zone 10b, discusses 5 things to consider when designing and building your raised garden beds. You can watch the full Raised Bed & Container Garden Planning video on the Kellogg Garden Youtube Channel. 10 Easy Steps to Plan Your Spring Garden Design 1.Take stock. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, and again, and again. You can’t plan and create a truly unforgettable and successful garden if you don’t take the time to figure out where you’ve been, what worked, what didn’t, why it didn’t work, and what your goals are moving forward. Beautiful and healthy gardens don’t just happen — so make a list of things you didn’t like this past year, put some thought into how you can do them differently, and then create action plan. 2. Add Dimension & Variety. If you started with an in-ground garden, you now know the pros and cons of growing in your soil. You may have to amend your soil quite a bit, you may have battled some of those digging critters more, or you might have been limited on what you could grow in your soil type. Raise those garden beds! This is a great time to look at incorporating raised beds into your garden, you can control the soil composition, perhaps improve drainage, and add in barriers to deter those diggers. Shrubs and trees are another great addition, offering a perfect backdrop to your dazzling flower display and give the eye a place to rest. Reach for those evergreen shrubs and trees recommended for your area that can naturally coexist with the growing requirements of your flowers. Ornamental grasses add a contrast of texture and form, while adding in flowers with new color schemes and can introduce a new mood to your garden! Kellogg Garden Organics All Natural Raised Bed & Potting Mix Learn More Product Locator by Locally **Product not available in AZ, CA, HI, NV, UT. For a comparable product in these states click here. 3. Create More Space. Do you need more space? Go vertical. Look at your fence or areas that are being underutilized and go up! You can use hanging pots, felt bags, or you can get creative and repurpose rain gutters in which to grow. If you had some plants that got too much sun last season, put up an arch or trellis and grow some sun-loving plants over them. You will give them some shade and increase your garden yield, not to mention add some beautiful, bountiful height to your garden. 4. Get Efficient. After a season or two or three, you start to know where you want to spend your time and where you have to. The offseason is a great time to add in time savers. You can incorporate better water usage and distribution systems into your garden, with drip systems that are on timers or raise up one area so the water trickles into another, or add rain barrels and water capture areas. How about your compost? If you don't have one, this is a great time to make space for one. You've probably accumulated quite a few garden tools that you would like to have handy. This is a great time to add in outside storage with a small (or not so small) shed. 5. Perk Up the Pollinators. Gardens grow faster, stronger, and have higher yields when there are plenty of pollinators present. Entice those beautiful pollinators into your garden with food and water. Look at planting just for your pollinators; bring in flowers and plants that will attract and keep pollinators around. Don't forget about all of those good bugs that help keep the bad bugs away! Plant for them as well. Water is not only important for your plants but your pollinators need to be hydrated too. Add in some water features that will add purpose and beauty to your garden. 6. Extend Your Season. In planning your garden for next year, going bigger is great but how about going longer? This is a great time to research how you can extend your garden season by growing different plants at varying times, rotating your garden a bit more, or by making room around your garden beds to incorporate cold weather cover. In your planning, also look at adding in cold frames, lean-to's, or other smaller structures to keep your plants protected for expected and unexpected weather changes. 7. Plan Your Offseason. Gardening doesn't stop when there are no more plants to tend to. Plan out how you are going to better utilize next offseason. The offseason is a great time to enrich and amend your soil. What does your soil need that it doesn't have now? In the offseason, you can work on getting your soil the nutrients and minerals it needs to create the perfect environment for microbes to flourish. It's also a good idea to incorporate different types of plants like flowering shrubs and ornamental trees that will bloom throughout the year, not just in the spring. This will give you something to enjoy during the offseason while you plan your big comeback! 8. Get crafty. Don’t worry, it’s not too crafty. I use graph paper with ¼” squares, tracing paper, a soft pencil, and an eraser. That’s it. Now go to town drawing out new garden beds, bed extensions, and garden features. Your scale can be ¼” = 1’ (that’s what I use in my professional designs) — just be sure to make notes of where existing trees and other structures are, how the sun rises and sets, and any other information that will help you plan. Now you know how large your bed will be, where plants will go, and how many plants to order/buy. 9. Create a Pinterest board. I do this all the time, for myself and for every design client. I search for plants that I like, garden features, materials, color schemes, and layout options. Use it for inspiration, knowing that the final product will likely look different that what you started out planning. Remember to give the board a name like “New Garden 2019” rather than simply “Gardening” — you won’t ever remember where you pinned that fabulous rock garden or rose image if everything goes onto generic boards. 10. Get some paint. Landscaper’s marking paint, that is. It’s an inverted spray paint can available in the spray paint section of the home improvement store, and it allows you to spray out the lines of new beds and features. This is a great option if you are very visual and need to see something in real time and space. What looks fabulous on paper often winds up being way too small, too large, or impractical in real life, so take a trip out to the garden and spray away! Then step back and make any necessary adjustments. When you’re happy with the final layout, measure and take notes so you won’t forget. Share The Garden Love
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