Garden Care

Sure, there are great blooms and wondrous nature sights to enjoy in a garden -- but it takes hard work and lots of care to get there. From choosing the best plants for your yard to deadheading and watering, these tips will help you make your garden the best it can be.

'Winter gardening is an opportunity to keep your yard in order through the coldest months. Giving your trees and perennial beds a little attention in winter will help them be at their best when spring returns. Plus you can get a jump on weeds and pests, fortify your soil with compost, and start seeds indoors so you’re ready for transplanting when the weather warms up again. '

Keep adding kitchen scraps and dried leaves to the bin. Don’t put as much material in as you did in warmer months because the decomposition process slows in cold temperatures. Your compost is still composting, just not as fast. No leaves left from fall? Use shredded paper, cardboard, or straw.