Archive for November, 2010
Fall Wildflower Meadow Maintenance: Adding Seed
Now that we’ve mowed our meadow it’s time to start thinking about adding some seed. Maybe you’ve got an area that the grasses and weeds have crept in or we want to replenish some annual color that may or may not be back next year. Whenever we’re sowing or adding seed, we always want to [...]
November 11, 2010
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Suzanne DeJohn · 
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Tags: all annual mix, Wildflower meadow how-to, wildflower seed mixtures, wildflowers · Posted in: Wildflowers
How to Deter Squirrels from Eating Your Fall Bulbs
Although their antics are fun to watch, squirrels can be a real nuisance when they dig up your newly planted bulbs. The simplest way to prevent problems is to plant bulbs they don’t like to eat. Here are some of the bulbs found to be distasteful to squirrels (the ones in bold are available for [...]
November 11, 2010
· Suzanne DeJohn · 16 Comments
Tags: crocus, fall bulbs, pest, squirrel, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Planting Bulbs in Containers
Spring may seem a long time away, but if you want to enjoy tulips, crocus and other spring bloomers, now is the time to plant. In addition to planting out in the garden, consider planting some bulbs in containers. In spring, you can use them to dress up your front entrance, deck or patio, providing [...]
November 4, 2010
· Suzanne DeJohn · Comments Closed
Tags: containers, crocus, daffodil, layering bulbs, planting bulbs, pots, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos
