Frost Is Not An Enemy
Rain was one clue. Cooler weather is another. It is now so late into autumn that it will be winter soon. Every regional climate...
Berries For Autumn And Winter
UNITED STATES—Cool season annuals are less diverse than warm season annuals for one simple reason. Flowers prefer to bloom while their favorite pollinators are...
Bark Up The Right Tree
UNITED STATES—Autumn foliar color does not seem to last long enough. As it dissipates, though, it reveals silhouettes of bare deciduous trees. Some are...
Trees May Benefit From Winterization
UNITED STATES—Arboriculture becomes more of a concern at this time of year. Although winter is a month away, the weather is becoming increasingly stormy....
Rain Will Increase Until Late Winter
Defoliation is the colorful beginning. It indicates that the weather is getting progressively cooler. It then gets messy with the first rain. This is...
Gutters Innately Accumulate Falling Leaves
Autumn foliar color gets messy. It is spectacular while suspended in deciduous trees and even on the ground. The problem is that it mixes...
Firewood Literally Grows On Trees
Autumn foliar color is a reminder that, regardless of pleasant weather, it really is autumn. The days are getting shorter. The weather is getting...
Autumn Foliar Color Is Chill
UNITED STATES—Cool season annuals are not the only options for home garden color for autumn. Even in mild climates, deciduous foliage eventually notices increasing...
Bulbs For Spring Start Now
UNITED STATES—Summer bulbs, such as canna, calla and dahlia, can wait until spring. They do not enjoy winter chill during their dormancy like spring...
Botanical Nomenclature Should Simplify Horticulture
UNITED STATES—The language of gardening can sometimes seem confusing. That is because so much of it is Latin. Some of it is Latinized Greek,...