Gardener’s Blog

MENANDS SCHOOL PTA MUM’S SALE

  September 10, 2014    Community News, Featured News, Gardener's Blog

Menands School PTA is accepting orders for beautiful florist size MUM Plants – Available in yellow, white, burgundy, purple, pink and orange (rust) – $9.00 Pre-order please call Christina Pustay at 449-8344 or email them at email hidden; JavaScript is required or Kathy Kelley @ 463-2401 or pick up an order form in the Menands… Read More

Impatiens Downy Mildew

  March 4, 2013    Gardener's Blog

Those of you who grow impatiens in your shade gardens will shudder when you read this. We all love the look of these beauties and the colorful waves of soft pinks to white to fuchsia that we use to surround our shade trees or fill our landscape beds. Last year I helped a homeowner in… Read More

More Fall Gardening Tips:

  October 3, 2012    Gardener's Blog

Please take note of an older post to the gardening webpage entitled “Gardening Tips – October & November”. Listed there are some specific instructions for perennials and bulb planting as well as mulching. There is always more information to share and I have been asked a few questions during the growing season that I will… Read More

Early Summer Gardening Tips

  July 10, 2012    Gardener's Blog

Your garden is in full bloom; your mulching is done; you have caught up with all the weeds that seem to sprout when you turn your back; and everything is fed and looking great. It’s time to grab that good book, set up your hammock or chaise lounge and kick back and relax. HA! If… Read More

Tips to Make Gardening Easier

  May 23, 2012    Featured News, Gardener's Blog

Tips To Make Gardening Easier: Choose Plants Wisely: Whether creating a perennial bed or an annual bed or a mixture of both, if your garden bed is sunny, choose plants that thrive in the sun – daylilies, coneflowers, phlox, daisies, wax begonias and petunias to name a few. For shady areas choose plants such as hostas,… Read More

Gardening Tips- March

  May 23, 2012    Gardener's Blog

It is still a little too early to begin any outdoor gardening projects but it is the perfect time to bring a little springtime inside. You might not notice anything but early spring blooming shrubs and trees have buds that are just starting to swell. Why not fool them into thinking it is spring and… Read More