The appearance of peonies marks the transition from spring blooming perennials to those of early summer. The fragrant pink, white, and now yellow, blooms begin their show in early June and it continues into early July. The end of summer, however, is when peonies should be planted, divided or moved. The timing is [Continue]
October is the last busy month of the year in the garden. Bulbs of spring flowering plants such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths should be planted around October 15. The rule of thumb is to plant the top of the bulb 2 ½ times as deep as the bulb is tall. For example, [Continue]
By mid-August, many gardens start to look a bit unkempt. With a little attention, your garden can be spruced up to carry on well into fall. Begin by cutting back the straggly flowering stems and seedheads from perennials and annuals that have finished blooming. Cut off any tattered or overgrown foliage. August is also [Continue]