Autumn is for planting . . . but not much else. While it is important to get certain new plants into the garden before cool and rainy weather, other gardening chores will not be necessary while plants are becoming less active before winter dormancy. Raking falling leaves is probably the biggest of the new chores that are specific to autumn. Formal hedges that have been … [Read more...]
Pots Make More Of Less
As conservation of water is important in this drought, annuals are not a priority when choosing what to water and what not to water. Many are trying to use as little water as possible, and choose to keep only the more significant trees, shrubbery and perennials alive until winter. The lawn and annuals are usually the first to succumb, mainly because they use more water than … [Read more...]
Eucalypti Are Innately Drought Tolerant
Drought is nothing new here. There might yet be plenty of rain this year and for a few years afterward; but eventually, there will be another series of dry winters, prompting rationing all over again. Landscapers and big box garden centers continue with business as usual. It is up to us to manage our gardens responsibly. Even though they are not native, aloes, yuccas, junipers … [Read more...]
