May in the Garden
May is the month to plant warm season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans, okra and eggplant. Herbs can also be planted now. Each year I plant my tried-and-true…
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April in the Garden
April is a busy month for gardening. Now is the time to top dress with compost, refresh mulch (2-3 inches is ideal), check irrigation systems, prune spring flowering shrubs (forsythia…
March in the Garden
Signs of Spring are arriving in our gardens and at Scottsdale Farms. Trucks have been rolling in with an abundance of new trees and shrubs. Our Scottsdale Farms team has…
February in the Garden
February typically has some warm days that are perfect for working in our landscapes. Deadhead pansies and violas to promote more blooms and feed these annuals with a bloom-boosting fertilizer.…
January in the Garden
Happy New Year from the Scottsdale Farms team. January is a great time for gardeners to plan. Purchase seeds now to ensure you get the varieties you want. Plan your…
December in the Garden
Most gardeners take a well-deserved break during the Winter months. Trees and shrubs do not need fertilizer until mid-March, when you begin to see new growth. Perennials may be cleaned…
November in the Garden
November is a time for gardeners to slow down and enjoy our outdoor spaces. Stroll through your landscape and soak in the cooler temperatures and Fall color. Trees and shrubs…
October in the Garden
Fall is a season bursting with color! Take stock of your containers and beds and add some dramatic Fall interest with trees, shrubs and perennials. Fall is a great time…
September in the Garden
September is a transition month in the Georgia garden. Daytime temperatures continue to be warm, but our evening temperatures should start cooling down. This is a great opportunity to plant…
August in the Garden
Is it hot enough for you?! August, with its soaring temperatures, can be a tough time for gardens and gardeners. We tend to spend less time in our gardens and…