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    Things to do!

    Working out weed seeds may work in Florida, but not here in my part of Michigan (Z5). Many northern weeds need a cold snap (stratify) to help in germination. Mant weed seeds will lay dormant for decades, waiting for the right moment. Some weeds fall geminate and blossom in early spring and...
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    Are There Gotta Have Annuals?

    True Ronsgarden. While "Magic Fountains" (perennial Delph) is only about 2 feet, "Pacific Giants" can get upto 6' and all are brittle. I've had stems snap off and the plant ends up with crown rot. At best, they seem to be a short lived perennial for most people. Ron
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    Flower Gardens and Lawns.

    No feeling stupid, sometimes we learn the hard way. By the way, with trees......... no matter how large or small, never mulch right up to the trunk. Leave a few in circle from the trunk and the mulch. Mulch placed right up to the trunk can invite problems and insects. The tree bark...
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    Flower Gardens and Lawns.

    Beautiful sculptured yards take a lot of time and cost a lot of $. You become a slave to it or pay big $ for gardeners to do it for you. Making the most of what nature offers is always smart and think of the wildlife. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    Howdy from wintery Michigan

    Whit1, I grew up on 144th st about 1/2 mile east of 17th street. I know exactly where you are talking about. North Dorr, The Catholic churcc there.... I can't think of the name of the pub. I have a friend that worked the Oaks (state prison) in Manistee. I would get up ther a couple times a...
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    Are There Gotta Have Annuals?

    Perinnial delphiniums can be tricky, even if you buy the plants. Some folks treat them as annuals. Nice response from everyone. I also like sweet allyssum. it also can self sow. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    lawns, a love hate relationship

    Great pictures and great thoughts everyone. Lawns are what we make of them. Kids are grown, dogs are little so I have little need for a big green manicured lawn, t much time and money involved. Could also be all the mowing I did growing up. Yes I like what grass I have green and nice...
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    Pruning Time

    You're welcome Melanie. Ron
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    It's spring, It's Spring

    I look forward to Spring about the first of September. With all the seed catalogs coming in, it makes a long winter more doable. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    Pruning Time

    Melenie, Styrax redivivus................ A late spring, early summer bloomer, should be pruned right after blooms. Spring or late season pruning will cut off future flowers. Your new growth this year, will be next years blooms....... in time you will get the hang of pruning, when and...
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    Pruning Time

    I'm not equiped right now for pictures. Anvil pruners ............ one plabe is sharp, and the other is a flat surface that smashes as the sharp blade cuts. Bypass are much like siccors where the blade bypass................ Ron
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    It's spring, It's Spring

    It happens most years here in Michigan. Don't worry, as long as the bud is still deep underground, your daffs will be fine. Spring.............. sounds nice doesn't it/ Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    Howdy from wintery Michigan

    Hey all......................... Be sure to put my address in your mail or white list to be sure you get the newsletter [email protected] Thanks Ron
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    Are There Gotta Have Annuals?

    This there a gotta have annuals(s) you plant? One that makes your yard, makes you smile, you just gotta have? Though I like and have many annuals (cosmos, zinnias, marigolds, impatiens, etc), I gotta have red salvia. Lots of red salvias at different heights. The bright red livens...
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    Howdy from wintery Michigan

    This is quite the greatings everyone. Glad to find some old friends and time to make some new ones as well. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    Cutting Garden

    Plants with coarse or fuzzy foliage or scents tend to be critter resistant. There are plenty to chose from, you can even add Lavender to the list. Ron
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    Cutting Garden

    Plants with course foliage or scents tend to be critter resistant. There are plenty to chose from, you can even add Lavender to the list. Ron
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    Deer

    Try some bird netting. Drape it over the plants and you can adjust it as the plants grow. Bees can still get in to do their thing. You can't see it until you are on top of it. Place some plants deer don't like in and around your garden. Lavanders Salvias sages Monardas Plants...
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    Pruning Time

    Late fall and winter is a good time to get out there and do some selective pruning. Sap flow has stopped or slowed down so cuts can heal and scar over and little chance of insects and diseases attacking open cuts. You can see what branches to thin out. Remove dead and rubbing branches...
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    Cutting Garden

    Varies zinnias and marigolds Sweet William (tall) Yes, cosmos Astilbe Liatris Phlox (perennial and annual) Coreopsis Peonies Salvias (all sorts) I'm sure there are several native plants to add as well. Ron


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