April is a busy time. It’s time to start putting your garden plan in place and preparing for a healthy garden. Flower Beds, Trees and Shrubs Fertilize bulbs with a balanced fertilizer after they finish blooming. Divide herbaceous perennials, clumps of bulbs, and ornamental grasses if the garden looks too crowded. Replant at original depthor …
March is the time to get those seeds started. The days will start getting longer, and your house plants will begin to wake up from their winter nap. Flower Beds, Trees and Shrubs Plant bulbs for spring and summer flowers such as dahlia, canna, and gloriosa. Amend beds with organic matter and provide stakes for …
Month-by-Month Gardening ChoresAlthough Spring and Summer seem to be the most intense times for gardening there are chores that can be done each and every month. Check out the tips below for gardening in Hanover, planting zone 7b, to extend your garden to all seasons, maintain a healthy lawn, flower beds, trees and shrubs. In ...
What’s All the Buzz About Natives? I had never considered the important role that native plants play in our surroundings. However, in preparation for a Master Gardener presentation, I quickly discovered my ignorance regarding this fundamental aspect of gardening. In fact, I learned that by incorporating native plants you can reduce your time and effort ...
How to Manage your Landscape Using Fewer Pesticides Create cultural conditions that benefit your plants. Know plants you have in the yard Get a soil test Learn optimal conditions for your plants (pH, light, and water requirements) When planting choose the right plant for the right place Avoid insecticides to encourage beneficial predatory insects Encourage ...
February is all about prepping for spring. Now is the time to finalize your garden plans. Flower Beds, Trees and Shrubs Temperatures can drop to freezing this month; annuals that can take the chill include pansies, viola, and dianthus. Clean your annual and perennial flower beds. Add compost to the soil and add more mulch …
January is all about planning what you want to grow this year. It is a good time to start ordering or purchasing seeds as many seed companies will sell out fast. If we get a heavy snow, knock it off of your small trees and shrubs so they don’t break under the weight. Also, don’t …
Come visit our Horticultural Learning Center The garden is a space to learn about growing various plants that thrive in Hanover County through sustainable methods. We aim to demonstrate research-based gardening practices that can be incorporated into your home setting. We broke ground on October 14, 2022, and have been so grateful for the ...
Invitation to Visit the Butterfly Garden at Pole Green Park Come explore the diverse collection of pollinator-friendly native plants at the Butterfly Garden in Pole Green Park. Each plant is meticulously labeled with comprehensive growing information, providing the knowledge needed to cultivate your pollinator garden. Furthermore, our helpful resources and experienced Master Gardeners are just ...
Want to learn more about historic gardens that thrive in Hanover County? Check out our demonstration gardens at Scotchtown. Patrick Henry resided at Scotchtown from 1771 to 1778, during his most influential time in revolutionary history including when wrote his famous “Liberty of Death” speech and became Virginia’s Governor. It is the only original standing ...
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