Signs of Spring
By Sally Cunningham
Some wonderful things have happened in our gardens and yards this past spring. BUT… not everything is quite the way we imagined. […]
Spring-Flowering Bulbs
By Sally Cunningham
The principle is the same for all bulbs. They need to grow leaves to take in sunshine to produce the bulb and roots below-ground in order to reproduce a flower for another year. […]
The Flowering Trees
By Sally Cunningham
No matter where you look, flowering trees and shrubs appear to be fuller and longer blooming than usual […]
Take Care of Your Soil
By Sally Cunningham
Whatever you plan to grow, the soil makes or breaks plant health and crop success. […]
What to do in April
By Sally Cunningham
“The best fertilizer is the gardener’s shadow.” […]
Your Garden and Landscape – Mid to Late Spring in WNY
By Sally Cunningham
Among all the seasons in our temperate region, Spring is the most volatile. Western New Yorkers often say, “We have no Spring… It goes straight from winter to summer!” More accurately, the weather changes do not move in a straight line, but tease us with back-and-forth, ups-and-downs. So what is an eager gardener or homeowner to do? […]
Caring for your Lawn in the Fall
By John Braddell
If your lawn is damaged from the summer drought and heat, you still have time this this fall to repair it. […]
Fall is for Planting
By Sally Cunningham
For many plants and many gardeners, fall is a wonderful season for planting. While most of us love spring—nothing like that heady feeling of the first warm breezes—that season has its downsides […]
From Turf to Trees, the Danger in the Drought
By Sally Cunningham
Summer begins in June, just as springtime rainfall usually decreases and plants are growing vigorously. Plants all need water—done correctly. Poor watering is a major cause for plant failure or death, whether it’s your tomato, perennials, shrub, tree, or lawn. […]
Water Right for Healthy Gardens, Landscapes, Lawns and the Environment
By Sally Cunningham
Summer begins in June, just as springtime rainfall usually decreases and plants are growing vigorously. Plants all need water—done correctly. Poor watering is a major cause for plant failure or death, whether it’s your tomato, perennials, shrub, tree, or lawn. […]