Indoor mint and sage – leaves turning black *

My mint growing by the window in my sunroom (facing west) started having leaves turning black (looked burnt and dry like charcoal) on the tip. I tried watering more but it didn’t seem to change.  Actually, something similar is happening…

Replanting herbs *

Last year, I had some good success with sage, basil, chives, thyme, and rosemary. Excuse my ignorance, but do I need to dig those up and replant new ones, or just tend to the plants from last year. If just…

Fertilizing Karl Foerster grass in containers *

Hello-Last summer we planted Karl Foerster grasses in 3 large containers on our condo terrace. We cut them in early April and happily we have significant new growth in all 3 containers. Should we fertilize the grasses now? And if…

Spring Cleanup – Perennials*

When is the best time to clean up the yard to prepare for the coming season (it is the end of March)?  I am concerned about weather conditions and new growth.  In particular, I have a variety of perennials –…

Fertilizing Roses- How and When*

There are so many different fertilizers and so many people saying you should feed roses at such and such time it gets a little confusing. Here are some of the products I have in my garage: Composted cow manure (0.5-0.5-0.5)…

Moving a Garden in the Fall*

Hello :) I have a time-sensitive question and would greatly appreciate your help. We are moving within the next couple of weeks from the suburbs to the country side. We did not expect to move so I had my garden…

Hostas*

Can hostas be transplanted in November?…

Overwintering Maiden Grass in Containers *

This spring we planted maiden grass graziella in many containers around our patio. We know that this is a perennial that would normally return every year if planted in the ground. Our experience last year was that the grasses didn’t…

Overwintering Container Rosebush *

My miniature rose bush is still blooming.  It is in a container and I have brought it in to my condo from the cottage and set it in a sunny window.  What should I do to ensure it does well…

Hypertufa *

I have a hypertufa planter with perennials in it. How do I overwinter it?…