by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Ask Pahl's Market, Market News, Resources
We have a couple of very large cottonwood trees in our yard. The roots are up above the grass in many areas and they are hard to mow around. I was wondering if we can plant flowers around them and if so, what would be the best way to do that? I guess we can’t...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Ask Pahl's Market, Market News, Resources
I mulched over the winter with leaves. I read that leaves are good for the soil, so should I leave them on the ground and them cover them with my wood chip mulch, or rake them out and dispose of them? Dear Janelle, You can top dress with wood chip mulch or remove the...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Ask Pahl's Market, Market News, Resources
Exactly what is meant by semi shade or sun to shade and shade to sun? Thank you. Dear Jerri, There are many different definitions of sun, part sun, and shade. Add to that the different light conditions in each individual garden and you have a very confusing...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Caring for your Plants, Ask Pahl's Market, Market News, Resources
I have this fantastic poinsetta plant from Christmas that is still red and has a lot of new growth but I want it out of my house at least for the summer. What to do with it? Can I plant this in the garden? Does it like sun or shade? Thank you for your help. Dear...
by Pahl's Market | Mar 10, 2010 | Resources, Ask Pahl's Market, Market News
Dear Dee, During Fall when can watering of the shrubs and garden plants stop? Thank you. Jerri Dear Jerri, � All perennials, shrubs and trees should be watered regularly until the ground freezes. The rule of thumb is one inch of water a week. Watering until the...