Time to give the Knockouts a cut! Today I saw the last petals fall from my Blushing Knockout Rose. It’s time for rose pruning! Repeat blooming roses like the Knockout, Drift, and Flower Carpet series, as well as others, perform their best with periodic pruning and fertilization throughout the growing season. They are by no…
Knee Deep in Zucchini and Crookneck Squash It’s that time of year…the arrival of the summer squash. If your zucchini and crookneck squash are producing like mine, it’s time break out all the summer squash recipes. Almost every gardener I know has some version of Zucchini Bread. I am going to share my version…
Bloomless in your yard What a frustrating dilemma! You purchased a beautiful, healthy plant anticipating the gorgeous blooms in your landscape. You carefully plant it in the perfect location; you water it just enough; you fertilize it and protect it from bugs and diseases. Three years later the plant has grown beautifully. The foliage is…