Brent & Becky's Blog — fall planting

  As captivating as they are, it’s no wonder we’d all want more daffodils in our yards. They’re beautiful, come in a wide array of colors, and are pest-proof! However, is the only way to get more of these fabulous flowers by buying more bulbs to plant? Or do daffodils spread all on their own?   Will Daffodils Spread? Anyone who has ever planted a spreading plant, like lily-of-the-valley or creeping phlox, will know that these plants require little to no help in multiplying throughout our landscapes. In fact, they’re so good at it, our concern is more often not...

After a long, harsh winter, there are very few things we look forward to more than the first signs of fresh life poking through our soil in spring. These jolly green sprouts usher in the warmer temperatures, and continue to do so throughout the season, in the depths of summer heat, right up until the arrival of autumn. However, in order to put on their spectacular season-long show, their planting must be as well-timed as the punchline of a joke.

With bulbs appearing in stores earlier and earlier each year, many of us can’t help feeling swept up in the need to plant earlier, too. However, for those who have excitedly planted their newly purchased bulbs into the ground in August and even September, they have been sadly disappointed by a bare garden in spring.

We’re lucky to live in a more southern climate where Winter weather is still months away. Some of you might be looking ahead to the approach of Fall and Winter, and your Summer is slowly disappearing behind you. To get your garden ready for the impending cooler weather, follow this checklist to ensure everything is in order.