April 2015 – Down To Earth Garden Club

Tired of snow? Ready to use Punxsutawney Phil for target practice? The snow we have had this winter isn’t all bad. Actually, it has been protecting your plants when the temperatures drop into the single digits and below. A blanket of snow acts and insulation and the deeper it is the more protection it provides. […]

Pruning Shrubs

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If we weren’t under tons of snow this would be the time of year that we would be starting to prune trees and shrubs. If we ever do get out from under the white stuff it would be wise to check whether the shrub that you are pruning does not bloom on old wood. While […]

Perennial of the Year 2015: Geranium ‘Biolovo’

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Every year the Perennial Plant Association chooses a “Perennial of the Year”. These plants are chosen on the basis of their versatility and adaptability to a wide range of climate and soil conditions, low maintenance, resistance to pests and disease and ornamental value over a number of seasons. They are also usually plants that […]

Down To Earth Garden Club

Month: April 2015

Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow

Pruning Shrubs

Perennial of the Year 2015: Geranium ‘Biolovo’