Bob’s Blog
2021 Garden Design Trends
In the last blog post we looked at 2021 home design trends. This week we’re heading outside to look at garden design trends in 2021. Like last week, some of these trends are influenced by COVID-19.
Mini Maters
This year I went a little crazy with tomatoes. I have close to fifty plants in my garden. I had hoped for a bumper crop that I could freeze and can for future use, but this hasn’t been the best growing season. My tomatoes are ripening at a smaller size than typically expected and ripening more slowly at that. Also, some of them are developing splits in the skin are this last round of much needed rain.
Beat the Heat
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and for many gardeners this means that we will be extra busy. Attempting to nurse your landscape through a heat wave may sometimes seem like a futile task. As many lawns turn a crispy brown and flowers start to wither under the scorching heat, there are a few steps that can be taken to prevent cooking your plants.
Viral Victory Garden: Fertilizing
When I was a child, I have fond memories of following grandpa through the garden. He always used a wooden walking stick that had notches carved in the side of it.
Viral Victory Garden: Preparing the Battlefield
This week it’s time to PREPARE FOR BATTLE! … Ur um. Till up your garden. So if you’re an experienced gardener with a plot or raised beds already prepared, this is pretty easy. However, what if you’re just starting with a patch of grass?