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Be observant
It’s been a different sort of winter. As gardeners, we need to pay close attention to what is happening in our landscapes as spring arrives.
- Watch for insects (see Marissa Schuh’s article).
- Feel your soil and water it if it's dry, followed by mulching (leaf mulch works great).
- Prune off winter dieback.
- And keep good records on how your plants are performing.
It’s never too early to think about next year’s garden! Here are the results from the 2021 Annual Flower Trial conducted at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center.
Early fall is the time to plant garlic. If you haven’t done so already, plant as soon as possible to get a good garlic crop for next summer.
It’s easier to remove a robust annual vine, like morning glory, in the fall when the stems are firm.
Some insects spend the spring and summer working hard and doing good in our yards, gardens and trees, but as fall rolls around they become an annoyance.
Reflecting on garden successes and mistakes from the past year can help you grow healthier and more enjoyable gardens in the future. Take notes now while this season is fresh in your mind.
A perennial vine native to Asia, red hailstone, or golden creeper, may have been planted as an ornamental vine or vegetable crop. It grows over and smothers other plants.
Why were spring-blooming plants flowering in September?
Why my house, and what do they want from me? These nuisance bugs are just looking for a place to stay warm. But, ugh.
Fall is a great time to protect your plants from winter foraging. You can build structures to keep deer, rabbits and other wildlife out of your garden.
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