Patsy Chadwick

The Ornamental Garden in October

October is glorious in the ornamental garden, but it is also one of the busiest months for gardeners.

If gardening space is at a premium in smaller landscapes, planting compact or dwarf trees or shrubs may be the perfect solution.

Summer is coming to an end, but weeds are still growing, plants still need to be watered, and the garden needs to be kept tidy.

The many benefits of Asian vegetables make them a healthy, versatile addition to the edible garden.

These may be the lazy, hazy days of August, but the weeds, pests, and diseases in your ornamental garden still need your attention.

As any gardener knows from experience, July’s heat and humidity can dampen our enthusiasm for working in the garden.

Planting season is largely over in the ornamental garden and it’s time to swing into maintenance mode.

May is prime planting time in the ornamental garden now that chilly weather is but a distant memory.

April is prime planting season in the mid-Atlantic and a glorious time to celebrate new life in the ornamental garden.

At last, spring has arrived! But don’t be too eager to start working in the ornamental garden just yet.