Archive for the ‘Gardening in Fall’ Category
Don’t Pass on Grass!
It is easy to be allured by the glamour of planting things that will burst with colorful blooms in your garden. Yet, what is a star without her backdrop? Ornamental Grasses provide texture, uniqueness, and beauty that will set off your favorite blooming flowers.
January 11, 2012
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: garden design, grasses, ornamental grasses, perennial · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials
Understanding Your Hardiness Zone
One of the most common questions our gardening team receives is, “Which hardiness zone am I?” This question is extremely important for many reasons; it is the first step in understanding what, and when, to plant in your area.
December 13, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: dahlias, hardiness zones, peonies · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos
Reflecting on Fall: How Did Your Garden Grow?
After you have finished all of your fall planting, it is always a great idea to reflect on your garden from the past season and evaluate how everything did. I like to take “inventory” of everything I planted in the spring and summer and keep a garden journal with their progress. It is important to note what did well and what may not have met your expectations. For those plants that grew, bloomed, and wowed – make note to plant more next spring.
December 7, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: allium, choosing plants, daffodils, fall planting, garden planning, planting, planting fall and spring, spring planting, tulips · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Wildflowers
Our Favorite Garden Stories from the Year
One of our favorite aspects of working with gardeners all across the country is hearing their success stories and getting the opportunity to glimpse into their gardens. Each year we interact with tens of thousands of happy customers and collect their letters, testimonials, and garden stories from their experiences with American Meadows.
December 1, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: amaryllis, black eyed susan, cosmos, wildflowers · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials, Wildflowers
Out of the Cold: Gardening Indoors this Winter
For those of us retreating into our homes this winter, watching the snow fall from inside, there comes a certain longing for the relaxation and satisfaction of getting our hands dirty in the garden. Gardening in a zone four, there is really no chance of me getting outside to my garden until mid May. So, I improvise!
November 29, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: amaryllis, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, herb, Hyacinth, paperwhite, planting amaryllis, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
This fall, once you are done planting as many Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, or perennials that will fit in your garden, it is time to prepare your garden beds for the winter months. This preparation will make it easier to work your garden in the spring and will help to protect your plants from the harsh winter weather.
November 23, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: daffodil, perennial, planting fall and spring, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Renewing Hope: Re-Planting a Vermont Town
Flowers symbolize hope, new beginnings, and renewal – everything that encompassed the town of Wilmington after Tropical Storm Irene. I knew that I could use my resources as an employee of American Meadows, and the generosity of its owners, to help bring life back into the devastated community.
November 17, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · 4 Comments
Tags: daffodils, daylilies, Fall Planting for spring blooms, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall
Our Favorite Flowers
We are often asked by customers, “What is your favorite flower?” Usually unable to answer on the spot as there are just too many to choose from, we have decided to take the time to give everyone on our team the chance to answer this question once and for all.
November 15, 2011
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Tags: allium, amaryllis, annuals, bareroot plants, choosing plants, cosmos, crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, fall planted bulbs, fall planting, flowers, hibiscus, holiday, Northeast Mix, t, Tree Peonies, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Playing Mother Nature: Forcing Fall Bulbs
For gardeners in frost-free areas, or for those who simply can’t wait to see their Hyacinths bloom in the spring, forcing bulbs is an easy, fun gardening solution. Bulbs such as Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus and Allium require a chilling period to grow and bloom. We have some helpful tips and tricks that we have learned from forcing bulbs in our test gardens at American Meadows and in our own homes.
November 14, 2011
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: forcing bulbs, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, how-to, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos
It’s Time to Sow Wildflowers!
For gardeners in the northern regions of the country, now is the time to sow your wildflowers! I garden in a zone 5 and just finished planting all of my fall bulbs. This weekend I am going to finish the process by sprinkling our All Annual Mixture on top of the bed.
November 11, 2011
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Tags: all annual mix, annuals, fall planting, wildflower seed mixtures, wildflowers · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Wildflowers
