Top Perennials of 2020 Achillea 'Firefly Peach Sky' This time of year a Gardener is just starting to feel like they caught up on their sleep and the ol' back ache has eased up a lot after last years season. Now we get to plan because the seed and plant catalogs start showing up. It's the perfect time for me to show you the list of new perennials that are coming our way for the year. I feel like comparing the new plants for the year is similar to Fashion Week. The new colors and textures to fall in love with and get inspired by. Plus, the way I garden; the tried and true method of "I have to have that, now where am I going to put it" technique. Walking the lots filled with new flowers and the smell of fresh potting soil.  Don't get me started!  But let's get started on the new arrivals for 2020. I wanted this post to be about flowers and color, so for more details and zone info, please click on the pictures to go directly to Proven Winners site for t......

Moving the Shed  I admit, moving the shed was a touchy subject around my house. When we first bought and put it together, we did not have a fence. So Greg was worried about someone getting into it and he wanted the door visible from the house but he didn't want it in the back portion of the yard. It was a lengthy discussion, which I finally had to walk away because I was at the fork in the road. You know the fork. Get into a fight, or let it go. Within a month or two of installing the fence, I wanted it moved. Worried that it was going to be a "hire a crane operator" kind of project, didn't think my wish would stick to the wall. But it did and we finally gave up a weekend to get it done before our first major snowfall. We bought 4 x 4 fence posts that were square and also bought the cheap round ones that around here are usually used for cattle fencing. Above is a view of where it used to be. Below is what I see now and I am already making garden plans. I pulled everyt......

Over 50 of the worst plants to have in your Garden An invasive plant can be a gardeners best friend or worst enemy. In my down time (winter) I always start thinking about what new or existing plants I want to add to my garden next season. I create lists, add pins to pinterest, take screenshots on my phone. After having a few fails of hard to control perennials and weeds enter in my garden I always try and do a bit of research before I go crazy and just order everything I love from catalogs or buy seed packets. Because what works for one gardener can burden another or worse, take over their garden.  Invasive can be defined as something that spreads and can be hard to control. It also however unfortunate, that it does not just pertain to weeds. There are several perennial plants that I am going to be sharing below that can fall into this category. Identifying an invasive or non native plant To identify an invasive or non native plant you can check the U.S. Department of Agricultur......

I know, you're hot and tired after a nice summer of planting and watering. The last thing you want anyone to tell you is that you have more work to do.  But at least now it's in cooler weather.  Be sure to use the free printable for Fall Chores that I'm providing, at the end of this article. I've spent the last two years making notes and also doing research on reputable garden sites and I have put together a substantial list that most Gardeners should be doing for Fall. Frost Date for your area You can ask your local Nursery or google when your local frost date is. If you have any shrub, tree or perennial planting you will want to know this. It is a general guideline that you will want at to plant a tree or shrub at least one month away from your frost date. The roots need that much time to acclimate and get established. Lawn Give your lawn some attention to fight off pests and diseases before it goes dormant. Fertilize it with your favorite fertilizer. If you don......