Friday, January 16, 2026

Horticulture

Hardiness of Cool-Season Vegetables

Cool-season vegetables vary in cold tolerance, with some able to take colder temperatures than others. Semi-hardy crops can take a light frost but are...

White Grubs on Sidewalks and Driveways

We have had several reports of white grubs on sidewalks and driveways.  These are likely the larvae of the green June beetle being driven...

Tucking Your Lawn Mower in for the Winter

If you are done mowing for the year, be sure to service your mower before putting it away. Make sure you drain the gas...

Why Late Lawn Seedings Often Fail

We normally recommend that Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue be seeded in September but no later than October 15. Though plantings later than October...

Control Broadleaf Weeds in Lawns in Late October – Early November

Late October to early November is the most effective time to control broadleaf weeds in lawns. Dandelions usually produce a flush of new plants...

Video of the Week: Overwinter Geraniums

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=e0SuHjpaaC0  

The best thing about Fall is the nice cool temperatures!

The second best thing is leaf color changes to reds, oranges, purples and yellows.  Then soon leaves begin to fall.  When they start falling...

Work Garden Soil in the Fall

Fall is the preferred time to prepare garden soil for next spring’s vegetable garden. Spring is often wet making it difficult to work soil...