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Plant Fall Bulbs for Stunning Spring Blooms
As temperatures begin to drop and the crispness of fall sets in, it's the perfect time to think ahead to spring - by planting fall bulbs! These little powerhouses will be your garden's first burst of color, emerging from the ground when most other plants are still in their winter slumber. The best part is they'll keep coming back the following years!
Why Fall is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Lawn
As summer winds down, your lawn has likely endured some stress from heat or even patches of disease, causing unsightly brown spots. Fall is the perfect time to give your lawn the boost it needs to fill back in and prepare for the winter ahead. Fertilizing in the fall offers numerous benefits, ensuring your lawn not only survives the winter but thrives next spring.
Preparing Your Garden for Winter: Essential Tips and Tricks
Maintaining the garden year-round is dear to a gardener's heart, and year-end upkeep is an essential part of the cycle. When the shadows lengthen, and the air grows cooler, it's time to prepare your garden for winter.
Fall Planting Guide for the Midwest
In the Midwest, the months of September, October and November offer the perfect conditions for planting a wide variety of plants. As the temperatures cool above ground (reducing stress through the leaves) the soil remains warm, allowing the roots of plants to keep growing until the ground freezes. This is important because plants will then head into spring with a much more established root system and will have a higher survival rate as you try to get them through the first critical summer.
Mums: Choosing the Best Ones
As fall approaches, Earl May Garden Centers are bursting with vibrant, seasonal colors, especially mums! Adding these cheerful blooms to your front door, patio, or landscape is the perfect way to welcome the autumn season. But with mums widely available, why should you choose Earl May mums?
Low-Maintenance Bushes and Shrubs: Your Guide to an Effortless Garden
Low-maintenance bushes and shrubs are the unsung heroes of the gardening world, offering vibrant beauty with minimal effort. They are best utilized in beds, borders, entrances, and foundation plantings, providing structure and year-round interest. Their drought tolerance, pest resistance, and adaptability to various soil types mean they can flourish in many environments, from sunny to partially shaded areas.
Hydrangeas 101
We see them. We love them. Hydrangeas. Gorgeous blooms in varying hues of white, pink, and blue. Not to mention the big leaves in a deep shade of green. But what's the difference? How do you know which one to choose? There are several different types of Hydrangeas: