Category Archives: Easy Care Perennials

Getting The Gold From Overgrown Gardens

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Summer Editing: Giving Away The Garden After the slow, wet spring, the gardens are lush and full, packed with foliage and bursting with bloom. I’ve never seen such a year for dogwoods, the woody structure of which are almost invisible … Continue reading →

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Tips For Lavender Lovers

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Time To Harvest Lavender If you have not yet gathered in your lavender blossoms, do so now, before the flower heads fall off. Pick stems as long as possible, gather the lavender in loose bunches and stand them flowers-up in … Continue reading →

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Easy Care Garden Tips For Fall

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Simple Sustainable Gardening Over the past few months, I’ve offered you several posts about simple and effective sustainable gardening techniques. Here are a few more ideas for you to consider as the great fall cleanup time arrives. Pinpoint Problems First … Continue reading →

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