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Trying Out the Smothering the Sod Technique: Using Mulch and Cardboard As I mentioned last month I decided to tackle a section of my front yard that has been challenging for me over the last couple of summers and especially this past hot summer. Inspired by the books Hellstrip Gardening and Beautiful No-Mow Yards by …Read more About “Update: My Fall Landscaping Project”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Listen in as I chat about November in the garden. I cover what to do or NOT to do with your burlap. I share reminders about winter bird feeding in your yard and I share all about my adventure in “Facing my Hellstrip Garden” in my yard. Listen in …Read more About “Joanne Shaw, November in the Garden”
Here’s what you should do this month: 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. This is especially important with Peony’s this year. Cut them back and dispose of the moldy foliage. Continue to …Read more About “October Gardening To Dos”