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I live in Zone 6. We have usually humid conditions with enough sun and rain. Summers vary from wet to dry each year and can be very unpredictable so the watering can is always nearby. Our latest frosts occur anywhere from April 18 to about May 1. Our earliest frosts come anywhere from Sept.22 to as late as Oct.10. We here in Zone 6 are flexible gardeners to say the least!



My Garden Update




Winterizing your landscape

Winter is very hard to get through in my area. The temperatures fluctuate instead of staying cold. This can cause some damage to the garden. The ground temperature varies significantly during Indian summer when the daytime temperatures are warm and the nighttime temperatures fall to the low 30’s.

The ground often remains dry during the winter even with the snow pack on top so watering is very important during times of dry weather and non-freezing temperatures of course. Start your plants off right by making sure to give them plenty of water right up until the ground freezes.

After that there isn’t much else to do outside so now is a good time to start planning for next year. And working on your houseplants helps to keep the winter doldrums away!

Keep in mind that all information on these pages have come from my own personal experiences and research and are original writings by me. No plagiarism here!



Terms for First Time Gardeners

1:Full sun = at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day

2:Half sun = partly shady areas such as under large deciduous trees

3:Shade = no direct sunlight such as the north side of a building




Caring for Poinsettias


Poinsettias are colorful plants that everyone is familiar with at this time of the year. They are native to Mexico and they look great arranged around a fireplace, placed on stairs or alone as a centerpiece on your table. But there is no reason to get rid of them when the holidays are over. With alittle patience and care they can be kept until next year to enjoy again.

Remove any decorative wrap around the pot to allow it to dry out and keep it as a houseplant during the spring and summer. At the end of September, allow it to be exposed to the sun for only nine to ten hours a day. Placing a box over it during the rest of the time or putting it in a dark closet or basement is the easiest way to avoid the sun. Eventually the colorful leaves will start to appear just in time for the holidays and the plant will look as festive as when you first bought it.

Look for new tips and my garden progress next month! Until next time.



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