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Hydrangea
by Jan Cashman People driving by in August ask us about the showy shrub planted on the northeast corner of our house full of huge, round, white flowers. It is an Annabelle Hydrangea. There are many species of hydrangea, all native to China, Japan, and Korea. This late-summer blooming shrub does best planted in partial
Garden Tour 2011
by Jan Cashman The Emerson Cultural Center’s 2011 Garden and Home Tour was the best ever, with over 450 people buying tickets and touring the gardens. We met a gardening couple who had driven all the way from Fort Benton to see the beautiful gardens and get ideas for their own! Most often, the Emerson’s
Tree Diversity – 5 Underused Trees
By Jan Cashman Besides expressing your individuality, there is good reason to plant different kinds of shade trees in your yard, on your block, and in your city. Even on your boulevard, it might be a good idea to plant trees different from the varieties your neighbors have planted. If one variety is overplanted, an
How Does Your Garden Grow?
By Jan Cashman 7/4/11 Growing your own vegetables is fun and rewarding, but there are a number of things that can go wrong with your vegetable plants. Some of these can be prevented from the beginning if you make sure you have a sunny garden spot with good soil and drainage, rotate your crops, and
July Checklist
Water lawns & gardens 1″ or more per week Fertilize lawns Apply broadleaf weedkiller to lawns as needed Water new trees & shrubs Water all trees & shrubs in periods of drought Spray for pests, if necessary Treat iron chlorosis Fertilize vegetables Divide spring bulbs or mark for fall division Fertilize roses & perennials Mulch
Award-Winning, Long Blooming Perennial Flowers
by Jan Cashman Perennial flowers are great because they don’t have to be replanted each year. Sure, a plant might have to be replaced here and there, but generally a perennial flower bed costs less and is easier to maintain than one planted with annual flowers. Some perennial flowers, such as iris and lilies, have