Happy Spring! So much is happening right now in our gardens and landscapes. Flowering trees this month include Eastern Redbud, Fringe Tree, Hong Kong Orchid trees, Chickasaw Plums, Fringe Trees, and our Plant of the Month! It's a better substitute for Chickasaw Plums because it doesn't sucker as much. Much better for your landscape. It attracts birds, pollinators, and wildlife. Spring arrives this month!
Blood Worm Moon and a full moon eclipse happens last night. Blood Worm Moon is apropos because it describes the red coloring that occurs when the Earth shadows is at its darkest during the eclipse. The Worm Moon is not about worms emerging not from the ground, but the native Dakota Indian beetle larvae hatching from the bark of trees.
Don't get behind on planting your tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants! Need seeds? Check out Gary Grows at Heritage Cottage - Dr. Gary Bachman's rare and exotic seeds. Discount code: TERESA.
A sad note that Joani MacCubbin, Tom MacCubbin's wife, passed away on Saturday, March 8th. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and laughter, her entertaining stories on Better Lawns and Gardens, her thoughtful and beautifully crafted Christmas cards and stationery, and as Tom's right hand co-hort, no pun intended. She will be greatly missed.
Take advantage of the beautiful weather! Create a new container (See Teresa's Design Tips (embed link) Grow a new vegetable, plant a native tree, visit a local botanical garden for inspiration. Fix one area of your yard that drives you crazy. It's a great way to get your garden growing.
I have the Plant of the Month, my Landscape Malpractice, Lizzie's Garden Adventures. Feel free to send any questions you might have or call into Better Lawns and Gardens on Saturday mornings 7am to 9am, 888.455.2967 or text 23680.
The warm weather is here but it’s still nice to work outside. I just planted roses, my native Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) (pictured above) is blooming beautifully, my blueberries have leafed out and starting to bloom, and I have new containers to fill. What are your plans for your Spring garden? Will be back in a few weeks!
