Halloween
Physalis alkekengi: 4 facts about this decorative fall plant
To get into the Halloween spirit, pick up a decorative pot of Physalis alkekengi, a.k.a. liv’n lantern, Chinese lantern plant, strawberry ground cherry…
‘The Fairy’ rose keeps on blooming
The Fairy rose is one of three plants that keep blooming. Any plants that can keep showing a flower into November are well worth having in duplicates.
Gaura and goldenrod: An autumn marriage
Well-behaved goldenrod cultivars are useful plants to have in mid-autumn. Goldenrod combines well with gaura, a compact cultivar.
Best fertilizer for lawn in autumn
Autumn is the time to look in garden centres for bags of the best fertilizer for your lawn. October is the month to get it spread across the lawn.
Ornamental grasses in bloom
Roses and ornamental grasses in the front garden continue to bloom and prolong the seasonal display, much appreciated in autumn
Discovering hellebore seedlings in fall
At the end of the growing season, in late fall, I clear away the leaves to discover healthy hellebore seedlings under the skirts of several plants.
How to winterize roses
When it’s time to begin to winterize roses, give special attention to rose climbers such as ‘Clair Matin.’
Preparing containers for winter
Clay pots last a long time when the garden containers are prepared for winter by emptying the soil keeping them dry for when deep frost arrives.
Late bloomers in the garden
Plants that bloom in the fall and continue to bloom into the first weeks of November such as ‘Arendsii’ monkshood are definitely an asset.