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Buying Mums? Why Asters Are the Better Choice for Your Fall Garden

Thinking of buying mums for your fall garden? In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne reviews the pros and cons of fall mums and shares why asters may be the better choice. Tune in to learn why you should choose asters instead of mums for your fall garden. Some of the topics …Read more

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Fall Mums and Asters

 In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne shares tips for choosing fall mums and asters. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for choosing fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Chrysanthemums, many horticultural varieties and cultivars exist including tender florist mums (a favourite of mine because of how …Read more

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Fall Checklist And Tips For October To Make The Most Of Your Garden

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Remove spent summer flowering plants from containers and replace with Fall Blooming Mums or Ornamental Kale.   Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris, to avoid overwintering the problem.   Continue to remove weeds especially seed heads to prevent weeds for next year.   Divide and move perennials.   Time to plant spring bulbs. …Read more