Planting in the right spot

Planting in the right spot

Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Garden thug or hero? By Sigrie Kendrick Garden thugs can be heroes in the right garden spot There are no absolutes in gardening. What I consider in some situations to be ‘garden thugs’ are ‘landscape heroes’ under other...
Spring Bulbs

Spring Bulbs

Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Plant spring bulbs now for xeriscape colour later In addition to perennials, fall is the ideal time to get a jump on next year’s garden by planting bulbs to provide a pop of colour in the spring garden. A xeriscape...
Fall Planting

Fall Planting

Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Perennials are better planted in fall, not spring We humans are certainly creatures of habit and often continue our habits without questioning why. Thisincludes seasonal garden tasks. Why, for instance, have we...
Hot Weather Gardening

Hot Weather Gardening

Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Survival Tips for Your Garden in Hot Weather Hot weather can be tough on even xeriscape plants, so I thought it timely to discuss how to cope with heat stress in your garden. Most plants, including xeric plants, do not...