What should you be doing in the garden in autumn? Autumn or fall? Which word I choose depends on the context. Fall might be misunderstood sometimes since it could mean other things. Autumn sounds too grandiose sometimes. Regardless, there are some important gardening things to know about fall. It is prime time for some activities. […]
Gardening Properly with Property Lines
Borders and property lines. Everyone has them if you have any kind of garden space. These demarcations present unique problems, with both a physical and social implications. You can save yourself trouble and heartache by being aware of a few things. (click on any photo to enlarge) 1. Property lines mean a mingling of plants. […]
Hardscaping for Water Faucet Access in the Garden
By mid summer, access to outdoor water faucets tends to be blocked by plant growth. Both annuals and perennials that seem like they would never grow or bloom in the spring hide faucets from sight and undesirably deflect sprinkler spray. At least that is what frequently happens in my garden. This fall, I undertook one […]
