A Midsummer-Night's Dream Tour. For information contact: (404) 975-0277
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Flower Shows
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Horticultural Demonstration Gardens of Michigan State University. For information contact: (517) 355-2281
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Cold-winter climate to-do's
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Move chrysanthemum plants to center stage as they begin to flower. Shear deadheads and feed annuals. Feed roses before mid-month so you won't encourage late, winter-tender growth.
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Cold-winter climate to-do's
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Potted trees and shrubs can be planted any time, but the longer they settle before winter, the better.
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Feeding houseplants
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Feed sparingly every two or three months except during winter, when plants cease active growth.
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Feeding roses
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Fall feeding may force new growth that will be damaged by the cold.
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Feeding small fruits
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Two feedings a year preferred for most bramble fruits. Extra summer feeding may increase crop.
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Succulent savvy
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Does your garden roll over and play dead during the dog days of summer? If so, revive it with plants like dragon's blood sedum (Sedum spurium) or hen-and-chicken (Echeveria sp.).
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The last rose of summer
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As summer draws to a close, put your roses on a diet. Late feeding will promote the formation of tender new growth that often won't survive the winter months.
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Warm-winter climate to-do's
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Layer or take cuttings from plants during rainy season. Feed roses again. Renew mulches. Start pansies and other cool-weather annuals indoors for transplanting outside after summer heat.
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Warm-winter climate to-do's
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Move mums to empty spots for fall bloom. Now through late fall, cut back selectively the new buds along the branch sides of firs and spruces. Give last trim to deciduous hedges; trim evergreen hedges.
