True annuals and plants that we grow as annuals (considered tender perennials in southern regions) can not survive cold winter temperatures. But there’s no need to say farewell to these plants forever! Many “annuals” can be brought inside, even tender plants that need a winter dormancy ...
If possible, dry your wicker set in filtered sunlight or partial shade rather than intense sun to preserve the wicker’s structural integrity. How to Clean Aluminum Outdoor Furniture To prep your aluminum outdoor furniture for winter storage, spray the frame with a garden hose to remove loose ...
A power washer is a great tool for this, but your home center will have great cleaners that you can use with a regular broom and garden hose. Just get the surfaces clean. Then apply a water seal to seal out rain and other moisture.Clean the outside of your home if you havent ...
so it's advisable to store it in a shaded area after use. Using a sunshade or protective cover can help shield the hose from harmful UV rays. In winter, be mindful of water freezing
How to Grow Summer and Winter Squash Sow squash seeds in the garden–or set out seedlings started indoors–only after the soil has warmed to at least 60°FMost summer squashes require 50 to 65 frost-free days to mature. That means you can safely plant squash in the last week or two ...
Finally, it’s time to choose the plants for your garden! Just like how you don’t go to the grocery store hungry, you shouldn’t go to the garden center without a plan. While it is so much fun to go wild and pick all the pretty flower garden plants you lay eyes on, having a ...
The ideal mulch needs to trap air to provide insulation and warmth, similar to down in a winter coat. It needs to be dense enough to block weed growth but light enough to allow water to reach the soil. Both organic and inorganic mulches can be used effectively in the garden. ...
Before the onset of winter, it is crucial to disconnect and drain garden hoses. Leaving hoses connected can cause water to freeze inside the hose and potentially travel back into the pipe, leading to freezing and bursting. Store the hoses properly to ensure they remain in good condition for...
Beginning to winterize your home shouldn’t be a hurdle. Start with the smaller jobs first and then expand from there. For instance, nearly every winterization checklist will start with a few basic tasks: Winterize your sprinkler system Disconnect all garden hoses, drain them, and store them...
"over-collection from the wild is a significant secondary threat to this species. Because propagated plants are relatively inexpensive and available at many nurseries and garden centers, it is somewhat unclear what is driving large-scale poaching of Venus flytraps, but it is large-scale and widesp...