Did you know that those beautiful flowering bulbs you enjoy each spring are planted in the fall? I’ll share 10 tips for planting flowering bulbs in the fall to set your spring garden up for success. As summer turns into fall and our gardens lose their colorful blooms, it’s the perfect time to think ahead…
Are you looking for fall perennials to give your cottage garden the “wow factor”? Follow along as I share some of my favorite autumn perennial plants to grow in your flower garden beds this season. As the bright summer colors fade and the earthy tones of autumn take over, I always appreciate the beauty and…
Did you know that there’s another way to clean up all those autumn leaves piled throughout the yard? I’ll share how you can not only clean up those fallen leaves but use them as leaf litter mulch that will benefit your garden. I love so many things about the autumn season…pumpkin spice lattes, sitting in…
What if I told you that your annual geraniums could live through the winter and be back in your garden in time for summer? In this post, I’ll help you do just that by sharing 4 easy options for overwintering your geraniums. Geraniums (Pelargonium hybrids) are usually grown as annuals, except where the climate is mild…
Are you starting to see signs in your garden that the fall season is approaching? During this important seasonal transition, I’ll share essential September gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden. September always seems a bit confusing for me in the garden. Two seasons are basically happening at once. Does anyone else feel…
Now that autumn is almost here, it’s time to refresh your window boxes, containers, and flower pots. I’ll share 12 of the best plants for fall planters and why they’re a perfect choice for your container gardens. There’s something so magical about a fall flower container garden, isn’t there? Those deep and gorgeous colors mixed…