You don't need to watch the nightly weather forecast on your local television station to know that there is a chill in the air. Plants feel it, too, and like people, need to bundle up for the winter. Mulching is one of the best lines of defense for perennial plants against chilling temperatures. Mulching also can prevent the repeated freezing and thawing of soil that causes plants to "heave" out of the ground. But the trick is not to mulch too soon. Mulching needs to be done

Hi Clients and friends Some people ask whether they should cut their perennials down i fall or spring . My answer always is in the fall because I like a clean look for the winter . I don't like messy . The same questions comes up should i leave my leafs in the garden to mulch for the winter well you know what my answer is no . This will be our next blog watch out for " Should i mulch my leaves in my garden beds ?" next week ! Please see down below my list for perennials to cu