by oxatest20 | Jan 27, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Pruning, Shrubs
Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Avoid Pruning Stress Few things are more irritating than seeing shrubs that the deer have pruned. However, wrapping them in burlap to help them escape the ravages of these animals who are trying to survive winter’s icy...
by oxatest20 | Jan 27, 2023 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Landscaping
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...
by oxatest20 | Dec 5, 2022 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", XERISCAPE GARDENING, Yard Care
Gardening with Nature Article by Sigrie Kendrick Leave the leaves! Don’t stress over fall garden clean-up. Just leave the leaves on the ground where they fall. I have to question why, as gardeners, we are so obsessed with the big fall clean-up, including raking or...
by oxatest20 | Oct 21, 2022 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Bulbs, Perennials
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...
by oxatest20 | Sep 26, 2022 | "GARDENING WITH NATURE", Perennials, Plant Care
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...
