Fall Planting. Is It Right For Roses?
We’ve talked in the past about conventional wisdom that some rose chores have to be done during a certain “time”. The most obvious one being…
Growing Roses
Fall Care
As the season winds down, a little attention now pays off next spring. Fall care is about winding down gracefully, not fussing. A few related guides worth reading as the weather cools:
Overwintering Roses Like Shrubs
Shirley Thompson lives just north of Boston, MA and experiences the typical New England freeze/thaw cycles many northern climates get. She has…
Getting Your Garden Ready For Spring
While we don't often think of working in our garden in the winter there are some things you can do well before spring to set your garden up for…
When to Cut Back Perennials
I always tell everyone to not cut back perennials until late winter or early spring. The reason is because a lot of benefiical insects…