By Ted Maro Last winter was an exceptionally dry one when it comes to snow amounts. It was a great winter for the non snow lover. On the other hand, the lack of snow, cold temperatures, windy and bright sunny days caused a great deal of winter damage to plants. Some...
Gardening A-Z
Weeds, weeds, weeds…
By Gary Pahl The month of June brings the longest days of the year. June is also the wettest month. So what happens? The garden, filled with precious plants, grows the fastest and weeds begin to take over unless you stay on top of it. Weeds are the worst element...
Selecting the Perfect Tree – “Back to the Basics”
There are some basics to remember when selecting a tree to plant. Some of the things to consider when selecting a tree are the size of the tree at maturity, growth rate, tolerances, hardiness, soil, and site preparation. The mature size of the tree should complement...
How To Plant Your Garden
"Life is too short for drama, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly" First, you Come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses. FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING , PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS: 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul...
Winterizing your Pottery, Fountains, & Birdbaths
Pots Don't leave any soil in pot. There is enough moisture in soil that pots can crack, even in the garage. Flip pots. Birdbaths Drain water. Clean with stiff bristled brush, let dry, & cover. You can alos flip over or put in the garage. Fountains Drain...
Autumn Lawn Care
Fertilization If there is only one time you can fertilize your lawn, Fall is the optimal time. Soil temperatures are still warm, and grass plants are taking in nutrients and storing them as energy for next Springs new roots and shoots. Weed Control Broadleaf weed...
Protect Your Plants
It's hard to imagine but winter is almost here. Now is the time to protect your new plants from winter damage. Below are some of the more popular ways to protect your plants and they are all available at Pahl's. Tree Wrap Now is a great time to wrap your young...
Putting your Perennial Garden to bed
Here are some suggestions: 1. Cut back Perennials after a hard freeze. 2. Remove any diseased plants & dispose in yard waste - not compost. 3. Clean up any leaves & debris. 4. Water until ground is frozen. 5. Mulch new plants after the ground...
Annual suggestions
I want to plant a mass grouping of canna’s, what annuals could I plant around them besides marigolds??