FALL GARDENING FOLKLORE
SCOTT: Mike, can you believe this is our last article of the growing season?
MIKE: Well Scott, the days are getting shorter. Continue reading FALL GARDENING FOLKLORE
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A BIT OF TROPICS IN THE MIDWEST
SCOTT: Mike, we chatted with Terry on a recent podcast about banana trees. It seems he, like myself, has gone for the tropical backyard look. So, I thought I’d mention a few plants that can bring the desert look into your landscape. Continue reading A BIT OF TROPICS IN THE MIDWEST
Midwest Garden Guys
Mike, I just received a notice from one of our suppliers, Fertil-Lome, at Black Diamond Garden Center. They were giving all of their midwest customers a heads up of a very invasive insect that can knock out boxwood shrubs in a matter of one season. Have you heard anything about this? Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
Midwest Garden Guys
SCOTT: Hey Mike, I fertilize my lawn regularly, every six weeks. I usually put a supplemental application of Milorganite between my second and third application as per your recommendation. Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
AMENDMENTS HELP REJUVENATE VEGGIE SOIL!
SCOTT: Last week was the last full moon in May, the time when Tomato Tom would plant his veggies. Continue reading AMENDMENTS HELP REJUVENATE VEGGIE SOIL!
LAWN NOT REBOUNDING AFTER A GREAT FALL TURF?
MIKE: Scott, I’m noticing a few lawn issues already, and the one I’ve seen the most of this year is browning out, but not the usual grub patterns. Continue reading LAWN NOT REBOUNDING AFTER A GREAT FALL TURF?
Midwest Garden Guys
SCOTT: Mike, B.J. Thomas comes to mind today…
MIKE: I know, that one, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
PLANTING FROM SEEDS
SCOTT: Today’s word of the day is… backtiming.
MIKE: More TV lingo, Scott!
SCOTT: Yes, but this time we are applying it to gardening.
MIKE: How so? Continue reading PLANTING FROM SEEDS
Midwest Garden Guys
SCOTT: Mike, I’m looking forward to the next time the temperature hits 50 degrees…
MIKE: You, me and the rest of Sylvania too. But, may I ask why?
SCOTT: Well, I was busy last fall and my yard needs some TLC before I start planting, mowing and fertilizing. Figured I’d rake up the winter leaves that blew into my yard, clear out some brush, restack some firewood… Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
Midwest Garden Guys
Garlic Planting Season is HerePart II MIKE: I can’t believe this is our last article of the season, what a fast summer.SCOTT: Time flies when you’ve got your hands in the dirt, I mean medium… soil… mulch.MIKE: Okay, Scott, let’s continue our garlic planting instructions.SCOTT: Sounds good, we left off needing to talk about scapes. What are they and what do I need to do … Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys