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February 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Origins of Groundhog Day
February 2 is Groundhog Day, but do you know the origins of Punxatawney Phil, that sage old burrow dweller who has prognosticated the length of winter every February 2 since the 19thcentury? It turns out it comes from German folklore. When German settlers came to Pennsylvania, they adopted their belief that if a badger or […]
January 30th
By Mutt Mulligan Drive Them Up the Wall with Vertical Gardens
It’s only February, but we are all having thoughts of spring and planning ahead for our gardens and how to add texture, beauty and interest to our landscape. This is part 1 of our “Green Ideas” Series. Today let’s look at vertical gardens. Have you ever seen that delightful wall of green plants growing from […]
January 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Geranium Blooms in Winter?
Is it okay to allow your potted geranium to bloom in the winter time? Absolutely! In fact, even though your geranium will keep growing if kept between 45 and 70 °F, it doesn’t need as much water as it does in the summertime. Water thoroughly once a month. If you have the room, bring your […]
January 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Are Your Container Plants Going to Pot?
Soil hardens more quickly in a container than in the ground. Even though this winter has been mild, younger plants whose roots haven’t settled may not do so well outdoors. Prune your plants once they have gone dormant and store your plants according to their winter hardiness. Consider covering them – anything from evergreen boughs to […]
January 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Winter Backyard Tool Assessment
Now is a good time to take stock of what the tools and equipment in your shed look like. Sharpening, cleaning, and fixing tools may all be called for as we near the eventual beginning of spring. The better your tools, the better your pruning and overall plant care. Do you have any tool maintenance […]
January 17th
By Mutt Mulligan How to Best Store Your Firewood
We love the outdoors, but truth be told, when it gets cold, we are indoors a lot. With winter and cold comes nights by the fire. If you store firewood, be sure to keep the area clean by occasionally raking the debris away. Wood piles are a great hiding place for bugs so be mindful […]
January 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14th is Dress Up Your Pet Day. Before you get funny ideas and put your ‘Mutt in a dress, remember we dogs like to run around, even in the wintertime. Because this winter has been milder than usual, consider taking a weekend walk through a park. Dog parks are a great place to meet […]
January 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Seeds and Mid-Winter Blues
The cascade of seed catalogues has started to litter your floor. You’re dreaming of an explosion of blooms just outside your window. Butterflies are dancing as the bees tumble, drunk with nectar, from stem to stem. Wake up! It’s January! The warmer than usual temperatures might have you motivated for spring already, but before you […]
January 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan New Years and Gardening Catalogs
It’s the New Year and what did many of us receive in the mail….? An assortment of gardening catalogs. It seems they know when we are most vulnerable. We are already thinking about planting some new shrub or perennial to fill in that bare corner next spring. Or, we can’t wait to plan our vegetable […]
December 27th
By Mutt Mulligan New Years Resolutions for Your Yard
Happy New Year! While the snow may still be lingering (or in full force), why not take advantage of those renewed intentions by plotting out your 2012 yard or garden resolutions? We’ve put together a little list to get you started. I promise not to overwater, overfertilize or underweed. I will keep my plants in […]
