Spring Planting for Trees and Shrubs should be as early as the ground can be worked. Trees and Shrubs add beauty, clolor and texture to your backyard oasis.
Is it ok to plant a new tree this late in the Fall? Now that the landscape is alive with gorgeous color you may be thinking of adding a new fall color trees to your yard. But is it too late in the season?
As the weather gets chilly and the days are shorter it's time to venture outdoors and enjoy the fall color. So, why do leaves change their color? Deciduous trees adapt to harsh winters by discontinuing the production of chlorophyll, the main ingredient in a plant that turns sunlight into glucose and feeds the trees resulting in green-colored leaves.
Spring is the optimal time to plant a wildflower garden, when the threat of frost is past and above 55°F, with annuals and perennials. The Fall is also an option to put perennials in the ground for early spring plants.
Wildflowers are a species of flower that will grow and reproduce on their own. They are hardy plants that tolerate poor soils. Planting these blooms in a backyard garden creates a perfect environment to attract pollinators.
Black Walnut seeds can be sown in the ground either in a seed bed, with about 20-25 viable seeds/square foot. or where you eventually want the tree to grow. (preferred if possible)
Fresh herbs reward us with abundant favors, stimulating scents and inspiring green landscapes. Medicinal Herb Seeds can be grown in pots or gardens. New to Gardening?
Although natural germination is the best way to start most tree seeds, horticulturalists have consistent results by assisting winter growing with various techniques to mimic nature.
Is my garden too small for a tree? Probably not! You just need to pick the right tree for the job. Even a Bonsai in a pot will work if you have very limited space.
