When it comes to enhancing your garden and outdoor planters throughout the autumn season, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and ornamental kale are not the only options. Why not add a few wildflowers to your mix of traditional fall plants, or create a special autumn garden area in which to display them? Here are some of our favorite fall […]
At Stone Acres, head gardener Chris Careb finds that a little Yankee ingenuity pays off when growing a historic garden from seed—at minimal cost. Chris Careb takes the slow-but-sure route to growing the heirlooms at Stone Acres: Rather than spend precious time and resources driving around the countryside randomly seeking bygone plants at nurseries, he […]
The end of summer is a great time to putter around the garden, gradually doing end-of-summer chores and activities in the mild weather, once peak growing season has passed. Here are six September gardening projects. Harvest Seeds If you planted open-pollinated and not hybrid flowers or veggies earlier this year, September is the time that […]
Although most gardens are first and foremost designed to be visually appealing, when stimulating all the senses is made a priority and incorporated a garden plan, the end result can be a very therapeutic and delightful experience. Read on to learn how to plant a sensory garden in your own outdoor home space that will […]
By transforming your flower garden into a magical nighttime wonderland, you can get the most out of not just the summer days, but the nights as well. Night gardens are an easy way to delight the senses and indulge in your garden in an entirely different fashion. What better way to enjoy a summer night than […]
Despite their size, or lack thereof, the creepy-crawly and winged variety of pests can do serious damage to your garden before you even know they’re there. It may be tempting to seek vengeance with a toxic chemical solution, but first consider a more natural approach like companion planting — the pairing of beneficial plants. When […]
One effective way to support climbing plants and vines is to build a teepee trellis. Flowers like morning glory or clematis, and vegetables such as cucumbers, peas and beans can benefit from a sturdy support system. Inexpensive and easy to build, a teepee trellis is not only a space-saver but also allows more surface to grow […]
I had gorgeous hollyhocks for years, but this year a half-inch bug took up residence in the double ones, beginning with the leaves. How can I prevent pest damage to my hollyhocks next spring? — Sister A.C., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY A number of insects can damage hollyhocks: among them, the hollyhock sawfly, the red-banded leafroller […]
There are many benefits of mulching your garden. Not only do organic mulches help plants and trees retain moisture and prevent weed growth, they also enrich soil and add a cleaned up, well-manicured look to landscapes. Mulch is also helpful in protecting young and vulnerable plants and shrubs in winter. Although it can be applied […]
Square-foot gardening is a way for gardeners to grow a variety of veggies in small areas such as in a raised bed garden.
We all know that plants are visually appealing, and can add color, structure, balance, and even fragrance to the home. Houseplants have been credited with making a house feel “homey” and cheerful and have even been known to elevate moods in some people. In fact there are many ways that plants contribute to good health […]
