Archive for July, 2008

What time of year are you supposed to put out pine straw? I don’t want to smother my perennials?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Heather Eve asked: We just purchased our first house- there are several landscaped areas that have pinestraw around the plants. It is starting to look a little shabby- what is the best time of year to lay out new pine straw? Spring or fall? I live in ...

When do you plant tulips? will they produce the next year? What are some good perennials?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

garhar8604 asked: I heard you plant tulips in the fall? will they grow the next spring? Also what are some good perennials. And what time do you plant them. I want to make my yard look nice next summer. Besides some rose bushes i have no ...

What perennials are best for planting on the south side of a Michigan house?

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

fishbones22 asked: I have a Rhododendron and Jacob's Ladder, but I just found out they're ideal for shade. Should I move them to the north side?Website content