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Fall time in the garden / National Garden Bureau

Fall Foundation

Fall...Setting in motion the foundation for thriving in plants and people. Through the years people have asked me, “What’s your favorite season”? In my youth, the Spring of my life, I told them, Winter. In the Summer of my life, I told people it was Fall. Now that I am in the Fall of my...

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Epsom Salts in the Garden is it good or bad?

Epsom Salts for Tomatoes? An Expert Weighs In

Epsom salts in the garden…good or bad? The Good News: Epsom salts CAN have a purpose in the garden. The Bad News: Epsom salts straight out of the package, as a granulated product in the soil, can be highly detrimental to plants! The Right Way: ALWAYS dilute Epsom salts in water before using. Use this...

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Hydrangea Danger Zone

How-to, Plant Care & Maintenance

Oh, no! Something else to worry about? Yes, I’m afraid there is. What is the Hydrangea Danger Zone™? Right now you and all other gardeners who grow hydrangeas could be in the Hydrangea Danger Zone. It’s that time between the fall when your “old wood” hydrangeas set their flower buds, and the coming spring when...

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Victory Garden 2.0 Soil Basics

How-to, Soil, Compost and Mulch

Building Your Garden from the Ground Up: Basic Tips for Improving Garden Soil Quality You’re dreaming of spring, eager to grow a gorgeous garden filled with fresh food and beautiful blooms. But before you sow your first seed or order perennials from your favorite nursery, take the time to dig deep into your soil. Understanding...

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Plan now for Sparkling Golden Plants for creating winter interest - National Garden Bureau

Create Winter Garden Interest with Sparkling Golden Plants

Planning and Design, Winter Gardening

Your winter garden can POP with gorgeous, golden groundcovers, perennials, and shrubs. Instead of barren trees, empty beds, and a few evergreen shrubs, why not improve your winter garden with rich, layered textures and beautiful, bright plants? Plan now for a winterscape filled with color and golden cheer is a sure way to cure the...

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Hydrangea Check Up Time

Planning and Design, Plant Care & Maintenance

Take time for a Hydrangea Check Up Are Your Hydrangeas Blooming? Every gardener I talk to, especially in the northeast and New England, is doing a happy dance this season: their hydrangeas are in full bloom. Despite temperature fluctuations, the sudden freezing temperatures of November 2019, and the wacky late spring weather we had (hailstorms,...

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Victory Garden 2.0 Summer Maintenance

Plant Care & Maintenance

Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Victory Garden 2.0 “When the pandemic hit, I decided to plant a vegetable garden.” I’ve heard this from consultation clients and Plantrama listeners for the past three months, and my response is always the same. “Congratulations! You made a terrific choice.” I recognize that the stress of the COVID crisis...

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The Best Time To Prune Your Hydrangea - National Garden Bureau

Hydrangea Pruning on Your Mind?

Plant Care & Maintenance

When to prune your Hydrangeas so they bloom this season. The Best Time for Hydrangea Pruning It’s unavoidable. A few warm days, birds chirping, snow melting, and crocuses sprouting can only mean one thing. Time to get those pruners out and do a little trimming. When it comes to hydrangeas, however, incorrect pruning is the...

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No Gift Giving Anxiety when you give Amaryllis Bulbs this holiday season - National Garden Bureau

Amaryllis Bulbs – The Ideal Gift

DIY Crafts & Gifts, Winter Gardening

As gardening season winds down for many across the U.S., it’s time for giving season to begin. Fortunately, you can still choose gifts with a gardener’s touch. One of our favorites is a potted amaryllis bulb. Giving shouldn’t cause you grief. There is something inherently stressful about choosing a gift—especially when you’re shopping for someone...

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Storing Dahlias for Winter

How-to, Plant Care & Maintenance

Tips on Storing Dahlias for Winter Storing Dahlias for Winter Dahlias tubers can be enjoyed for years with proper handling in the fall. Follow these easy tips from National Garden Bureau member American Meadows on how to dig and store your dahlias tubers. Native to Mexico, dahlias won't survive the freezing temperatures that many North...

Fall Foundation

Epsom Salts for Tomatoes? An Expert Weighs In

Hydrangea Danger Zone

Victory Garden 2.0 Soil Basics

Create Winter Garden Interest with Sparkling Golden Plants

Hydrangea Check Up Time

Victory Garden 2.0 Summer Maintenance

Hydrangea Pruning on Your Mind?

Amaryllis Bulbs – The Ideal Gift

Storing Dahlias for Winter

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