Greenthumb-Vole Protection

Greenthumb - Tree wraps and what to do if your White Pine turns yellow

White Pines' needles will turn yellow this time of year.  Many people worry the tree or bush is dying, but Rick says not to worry.  

Greenthumb - Shrub care for fall

To feed your shrubs, use shrub fertilizer around the base of the soil. They will still absorb the fertilizer as long as the soil temperatures are at least 40 degrees.

Greenthumb-Bad year for gardening

Greenthumb - Pruning your plants

It's an annual rite of autumn - cleaning up your annuals and perennials.

Greenthumb - Troubles with Your Fall Colors?

Rick says the fall color starts the day after June 21st on the Summer Solstice.  Because that's when the days start getting shorter and the sun gets lower in the south.  That's when the chemical changes start taking place. 

Greenthumb-Time to Plant Your Bulbs

Greenthumb-Problems with your Maples?

Greenthumb-Fall is (still) for the Birds!

Greenthumb - Time to Bring in Your Plants

Don't wait until you hear about a freeze warning to bring in your plants. Rick advises we start earlier by cleaning them up and putting on a systemic insect control to keep the bugs out of your house.  

Greenthumb-When do I split my Plants and Cut Back?

Greenthumb-Don't forget to Get Well Rooted!

Greenthumb - Sycamore Tree 'leaves' our planet and returns

Greenthumb - Now is the best time to improve your lawn

The ground temperatures are still warm and air temperatures are cooling down a bit, coupled with the moisture make it ideal to repair your lawn, overseed or completely establish a new lawn.