Water wisely if you water at all
By Sally Cunningham
Watering is probably the single most poorly understood task in gardening, and yet no job is more important for young plant survival. […]
Raised Beds: Find, Buy, or Build
By Sally Cunningham
Gardening in raised beds has become both popular and commonly recognized at last. While I and other garden writers promoted the concept in the 1990s (Great Garden Companions, Rodale Books, 1998; now Penguin Books), it has taken a couple of decades for the term and practice to become commonplace. […]
Your Summer Food Garden
By Sally Cunningham
Once the soil is warm—any week now—it will be time to plant the warm-season crops. These are the vegetables that barely survive and often get growth defects when they are planted too soon in the spring. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Your Garden and Landscape Early Spring
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? […]
Garden and landscape tips for gardeners and homeowners
By Sally Cunningham
The gardening season isn’t over just because you see November and December on the calendar. You can still do lots to be ready for a better growing season next year. […]
October Garden and Landscape Tips
By Sally Cunningham
Bright, crisp days are common in October, offering plenty of time outside. These may be some of the prettiest and most comfortable weeks in the garden, and they are also the ideal time to prepare your yard for a better year to come. Your effort now will produce great results next spring. […]