Here’s some tips to help ensure your garden not only survives the winter but thrives when spring returns.

Autumn, Winter, Wildlife, Water, vegetable, tools, Spring, seed, Raised Beds, Pest Control, Gardening, FallJohn MorganOctober 10, 2024winter, fall, autumn, garden, landscape, birds, bird feederComment

Cultivating Dreams: Creating Long-Term Garden Plans

In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of thinking long-term in gardening and share tips on how to craft plans that will stand the test of time.

DIY, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Trends, USDA, WildlifeJohn MorganJanuary 26, 2024planning, garden, landscapeComment

2022 Garden Trends

Over the last few years we have seen gardening trends shift as people were forced to stay home. This led many people to discover the joy of gardening.

DIY, Gardening, Landscaping, Trends, Video, WinterJohn MorganJanuary 14, 20222022, trends, meadow, landscape, winter, fall, springComment

Deadheading

The process of deadheading flowers is very simple. As the blooms begin to fade, pinch or cut off the flower stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves. Repeat with all the dead or fading flowers on the plant.

Gardening, Houseplant, Landscaping, Plant Care, Science, Summer, SpringJohn MorganJune 18, 2021deadhead, garden, blooms, flower, landscape, seedComment

July is Smart Irrigation Month!

A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, and easily maintained in its natural surroundings. A water-wise landscape also helps to conserve water, improves water quality by slowing rain as it falls to the Earth, and helping it soak into the soil.

Gardening, Guest Blogger, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Science, Water, NICHJohn MorganJuly 10, 2020water, irrigation, conservation, drought, smart, garden, landscapeComment

Oh Deer!

They’re so cute! However, they’re also ready to destroy your garden. Deer are a fact of life for all gardeners. Dealing with them can be a challenge because they are very adaptable. Here are some tricks to keep them on their toes and hopefully out of your garden.

Gardening, Landscaping, Plant CareJohn MorganJune 19, 2020deer, pests, Garden, landscape

My 2018 Resolutions

In 2017 I shared my gardening resolutions for the New Year. For the most part, I had a successful year in the garden. In fact, I’m still enjoying produce from the garden (frozen tomatoes and corn, canned green beans, pickles, and some potatoes in storage). However, there’s still areas where I need to work a bit more.

Editorial, Gardening, LandscapingJohn MorganJanuary 5, 2018new year, resolutions, gardening, healthy, diet, landscape, soil

Every Landscape Starts with a Good Foundation

Maybe you have a new house with no landscaping, or perhaps you are looking to rejuvenate your aging landscape. You need plants that make your home look welcoming, take the curb appeal up a level, and tie the house to the surrounding landscape. You need a good foundation. In fact, that’s what these plantings are called – “foundation beds”.

Landscaping, Project, Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall, Gardening, DIYJohn MorganFebruary 15, 2017foundation, landscape, dwarf shrub, shrubs, beds

Brace Yourself

I hate to say it, but to quote Eddard Stark, “Winter is coming.” This week’s cooler weather has got me thinking about changing leaves, the smell of wood smoke, and frosty mornings. With the changing of the seasons, there are a number of things you can do now to prepare your landscape for winter and give you landscape a boost in the spring.

Gardening, Plant Care, Landscaping, Winter, FallJohn MorganAugust 27, 2015Winter, Fall, Gardening, Cover crop, Lawn, landscape, flower beds, pansies

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