Rob Zimmer

Summer perennials add color to the garden

Published by admin on Fri, 06/17/2022 - 4:08pm

The rush of May is over, and now the colors of June begin to greet gardeners with their beauty and grace. June begins the abundance of color and bloom that will last into July, August and September. Each month, the colors will grow stronger. Each month, the variety of blooms will increase. For now, we enjoy the colors of June.

Trees and shrubs showing their blooms

Published by LPulaski on Fri, 05/27/2022 - 11:16am

The beautiful flowering shrubs of mid- to late spring are beginning to showcase their spectacular display. This is the time of year to enjoy their beauty, as blossoming trees and shrubs fill the yards and gardens with colorful blooms and, in many cases, a rich, sweet fragrance.

There are many varieties of flowering trees and shrubs for May and June. From flowering crabapple to elderberry and hawthorne, there are many great spring blossoming woody plants to choose from.

Color blast finally here in Northeast Wisconsin

Published by admin on Thu, 05/19/2022 - 2:55pm

It has been a long time coming, and with Mother Nature seemingly unable to make up her mind, the start of the color blast is finally underway.

Spring bulb bloom season is here, and we are starting to see a lot more action when it comes to the explosive colors of spring blooming bulbs. Tulips, daffodils, irises, crocuses and more are beginning to appear in our area. A few days of consistent warmth and sunshine should really get the show popping.

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Published by admin on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 3:59pm
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Published by admin on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 3:57pm
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Extend vegetable garden season with containers

Published by admin on Mon, 05/02/2022 - 2:06pm

Have you tried growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in containers? For many reasons, growing edible plants in containers is becoming more and more popular. Make this year your year for trying this fun and simple way to grow more food.

Keeping out of garden best thing for now

Published by admin on Fri, 04/08/2022 - 11:35am

With temperatures rising and gardeners becoming anxious to get outside and work, it’s time for my annual reminder to keep out of your garden, at least for the time being. I know it is difficult, but I say this for many reasons. Believe me, I know the temptation of wanting to get out and work the soil and rake and clean up from fall and winter, but these are some of the worst things we could be doing right now in our lawns and gardens.

Vivacious verbena chosen plant of the year

Published by LPulaski on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 7:00am

This year, the National Garden Bureau has chosen verbena as its annual plant of the year. And what a great choice it is! For those who grow verbena — either on its own or as a trailing or centerpiece plant in patio and porch pots or hanging baskets — verbena is a bright and colorful, cheerful summer bloom.

It’s too early to plant but not to plan

Published by LPulaski on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 1:02pm

While it is getting tempting for many of us, it is still a bit too early to begin starting seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, but that doesn’t mean that we cannot dream.

Most frequently asked gardening questions answered

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 12:42pm

Throughout the year in 2021, I received many questions from readers and listeners. Below are some of the most popular questions I received, multiple times, throughout the year. The fact that I received most of these questions multiple times indicates to me that these are things that are very important to gardeners in our area, and topics that touch their hearts. Enjoy my popular questions of the past year.