Garden Seasons
Easing a garden back into growth in spring
Bring a garden out of winter gently by checking soil, finding new buds before cutting, pruning damaged wood and feeding lightly while protecting young shoots from frost.
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Garden Seasons
Seasonal care for garden beds and perennials: what to do as the weather turns, how to protect plants from heat and cold, and when to leave things alone.
Garden Seasons
Preparing perennial beds for cold weather
Get perennial beds ready for winter by timing cuts, removing diseased growth, watering before the ground freezes and mulching once the cold has set in.
Garden Seasons
Protecting garden plants during summer heat
Protect garden plants in hot spells with deep morning watering, shade, mulch and extra attention to containers. Learn to tell midday wilting from real thirst.
Garden Seasons
What can still be planted in late autumn
Late autumn still allows planting bulbs, garlic, bare-root trees and hardy perennials, as long as roots have time to settle before the ground freezes. Learn how to judge the timing.
Garden Seasons
Whether to clear fallen leaves from garden beds
Fallen leaves can feed soil or harbor disease. Learn when to leave a thin layer in beds, when to clear them and how to shred or compost leaves for later use.