Bob’s Blog
Bringing the Outdoors In
If you have tropicals, tender herbs, or houseplants that spent the summer outside, now is the time to give them a soft landing indoors.
Mulch, Protect, Prepare
A good layer of organic mulch is one of the kindest things you can do for perennial beds, trees, shrubs, and even empty vegetable rows once the soil has cooled.
Divide and Conquer
A clump of daffodils that used to light up the yard in April can go quiet without ever looking sick. Here’s how to help.
Fall Lawn Care is Special This Year
After a soaked September in the Mid-Ohio Valley, fall lawn work starts with drying out, then mowing high, aerating, and seeding only when the ground can take it.
Confused Apple Trees
This past weekend I was mowing my lawn when something curious caught my eye. Blossoms on the lower limbs of one of my apple trees!
Set the Table with Fall Color
The idea is simple. Use living plants for the centerpiece, then put them back outside or into the landscape when the dishes are done.