Green Acres Garden Blog

We've had a long, hot summer and fall is bringing cooler temperatures, along with the perfect opportunity to put something new in the ground and refresh for the fall season. Cooler temperatures allow new plants to establish themselves by developing strong, healthy roots for coming seasons. Browse our fall planting ideas which include updating container plantings, new and improved lawns, cover crops, along with a few other garden tasks that can be checked-off this month. 

We're inching towards the fall season, even though the temperature gauge indicates otherwise. August is a busy time in the garden and we have tips about fruit tree care, supporting wildlife, starting winter veggies, and more.

For the month of June, we're checking in on the edible garden, sharing tips to keep the blooms coming during the heat of summer, and offering advice to maintain a lush, green lawn. 

For the month of May, we're focusing on edible gardens, beneficial insects, pruning to encourage blooms, and irrigation updates to prepare for the summer heat. 

February in the garden is the best kind of busy, with new bareroots to get planted, existing roses to prune, and yellowjackets to prevent. We've outlined a few garden tasks that will help build the foundation for a fruitful growing season by preventing disease and insect pests.