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As summer winds down, it’s easy to assume gardening season is coming to an end—but for savvy gardeners, August is actually the perfect time to start planning and prepping for a beautiful and productive fall garden! Whether you're looking to extend your harvest, plant colorful cool-season flowers, or tidy up your space before the colder months, a little planning now can make all the difference. Here are some tips and ideas to get your fall garden started off right: 1. Evaluate Your Summer Garden Take a walk through your garden and assess how things went this summer: What crops or...

July is prime time for bold bursts of color—and your local garden center is bursting with the season’s best annuals. Whether you’re filling containers, edging beds, or creating a vibrant focal point, stop by to explore these eye-catching options: Petunias & Calibrachoa Trailing or mounded, these heat-tolerant bloomers deliver nonstop flowers in pinks, purples, and whites. Perfect for hanging baskets or mixed planters. Zinnias With daisy-like heads in every shade, zinnias thrive in sun and stand up to July’s heat. Look for dwarf varieties for border accents and taller types for cut-flower bouquets. Coleus Not just for foliage lovers—coleus brings...

June is a great time to add new life to your garden—especially with heat-tolerant flowers, herbs, and vegetables that thrive in the summer sun. Whether you're working with garden beds or small containers, here are a few ideas to inspire your next planting project: 1. Summer Annuals: Marigolds, zinnias, petunias, and vincas love the heat and bring bold color to any bed or container. 2. Culinary Herbs: Basil, rosemary, thyme, and oregano are easy to grow in pots and perfect for summer recipes. 3. Pollinator Favorites: Coneflowers, salvia, and lantana attract bees and butterflies, supporting your local ecosystem. 4. Patio...

Nothing is more relaxing than the gentle gurgle of your own backyard waterfall, but how can you add one to your pond? It can be easier than you think to enhance your pond with a simple waterfall. Why Add a Waterfall to Your Pond? There is more to a waterfall than just the refreshing natural sounds it adds to your yard’s ambience. A well-constructed waterfall can serve several practical purposes for your pond and yard as well, including… Aerating and oxygenating water for plants, fish, frogs, turtles, and other members of your aquatic ecosystem. Minimizing any standing water in the...

Summer is a delightful season filled with the sights and sounds of nature at its most vibrant. Among the many joys of summer is the presence of wild birds, adding beauty and music to our gardens and outdoor spaces. Providing care and nourishment to these feathered visitors can be a rewarding experience. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips for summer wild bird feeding and care to ensure they thrive during the warmer months. 1. Choose the Right Bird Feeders: Types of Feeders: Tube Feeders: Ideal for small seed mixes and attracting a variety of birds like finches, chickadees, and...