Gardening advice & tips
Which sage is hardy?
If you think of sage only as annual summer flowers, you will be amazed. There are some species and varieties that are hardy and survive our winters well. Sage has a lot to offer gardeners. […]
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Gardening advice & tips
Winterizing vegetable beds: this is how it’s done
Gardeners will have more fun next spring with a winterized vegetable bed, because prepared soil saves some sweaty work. Here is how it’s done. Late autumn is the optimal time to winterize vegetable beds. This […]
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Getting ornamental grasses through the winter well
Most ornamental grasses in our gardens are hardy. But some of them still need some protection during the cold season. Here is what you need to know about wintering ornamental grasses in beds and pots. […]
Gardening advice & tips
Getting fuchsias through the winter well
With their unique flowers and numerous color combinations, fuchsias are among the most popular container and bedding plants. Here is how to successfully overwinter these frost-sensitive flowering shrubs. With a few exceptions, the winters in […]
Gardening advice & tips
Frost-hardy garden herbs for the winter
Whether sage, rosemary or basil: these frost-hardy garden herbs provide aromatic seasoning for the kitchen even in the cold season. Those who rely on frost-hardy garden herbs do not have to do without fresh herbs […]
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How to help animals in the garden during the winter
For many hobby gardeners, autumn is the ideal time to clean up in the garden. Foliage is carefully hooked together and disposed of, shrubs and hedges cut back. Although these actions ensure a neat look, […]