As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. DON’T RUSH TO CLEAN UP GARDEN BEDS I know you like things nice and tidy – so do I – but refrain from applying mulch to garden beds until the …
Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there’s one familiar seasonal sight each year: potted chrysanthemums perched on porches, hanging in baskets, temporarily planted into borders. It’s true, the plants can’t withstand the deep freezes experienced in parts of New England and the northern …
