https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter daily 0.75 2025-05-22 https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-9n8r5-a5de7 monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/af82de2a-13b5-4339-b3a2-1851c20e588a/6ABADAE0-CD74-4727-A266-0E9153F19C83.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter 2025 - Hello June! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/67fcf4a5-ee1b-4dbd-9229-476611e6c24a/Screen+Shot+2025-05-22+at+10.38.12+AM.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter 2025 - Annual Plantings Are Underway! Annuals are officially going into the ground and containers, bringing vibrant color and fresh texture to your landscapes. Thanks to ideal conditions, they are off to a fantastic start! Rain Showers– A Gift for Gardens This past month’s frequent rainfall has done wonders for the gardens. The steady showers have thoroughly soaked the ground, giving roots a deep, healthy start and reducing the need for supplemental watering. It’s a perfect time for plants to settle in and thrive. Thank You! A big thank-you to all our clients who took the time to fill out our Client Preferences Form — your input helps us serve you better. We’re currently booking new design projects and would love to bring fresh ideas to your outdoor spaces. If you’re thinking about a garden refresh or a full redesign, let’s talk! Follow the link above if you would like to fill out the form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e489e2ee-08f6-4e5c-9593-607c76c34039/IMG_1552.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter 2025 - June To Dos ✅ Watering: Consistent water! With so many new plants in the ground, our Maintenance crews big focus is to make sure they don’t struggle with dry roots. Weeding: We are consistently looking for those pesky weeds! Fertilizing: While fertilizing your annuals often is very important, we also are feeding the perennials. It starts at planting, we include compost, fertilizers and amendments to the soil to give every perennial and shrub their best fighting chance. Pruning and Deadheading: We have done a bulk of our pruning in early Spring but we are still on the lookout for any dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs.We will get back to our main pruning tree and shrub pruning in the fall. Right now we can focus on keeping the perennials and annuals looking great and producing more blooms. Removing any spent flowers from your annuals and perennials to encourage more blooms and improve the plant's overall appearance. Pest and Disease Management: Checking your plants regularly for signs of pests like aphids, caterpillars, and slugs. We use organic treatments as necessary. Also keeping an eye on disease control, like powdery mildew and blight. We remove affected leaves to prevent spread. You might see us adding things like Cinnamon to prevent fungus infection, Cayenne Pepper and Irish Spring soap sprinkled to deter Deer. Staking and Supporting Plants: Support tall plants: Stake tall plants like Peonies, Tomatoes, Sunflowers, and Baptisia to prevent them from falling over as they grow. 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Coneflower Peonies Astilbe Bleeding Heart Yarrow Allium Daylily Catmint Hosta Geranium Anise Hysop Phlox Lavender Coral Bells Rose Ladies’ Mantle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/549ab5d1-c4a2-495e-a2f8-e49ed1909406/IMG_2721.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter 2025 - Plant of the Month Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. 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May is finally here and with it comes the full bloom of Spring! The weather is warming up and the gardens are ready to show off their beauty. This month is all about nurturing, planting and ensuring everything is healthy and ready to thrive through the Summer. -Fertilizing: We are starting the month with fertilizing everything! We have been working on soil testing our properties to truly customize for each client and give the soil what it really needs. -Planting Summer Color: We will have a full moon mid month. Typically this is the last chance of frost, this is very early this year. There are two considerations when planting annuals- the chance of frost and the soil temperature. We plan to plant annuals the last week of May to assure the plants thrive! -Dividing: We are dividing perennials to guarantee health and longevity before they have too much growth. -Vegetable Garden Prep: If you’ve been waiting to start a veggie bed, now is the time. We can help you plant your veggies to enjoy through the Summer months. -Pest Management: With warmer months comes an increase of garden pests. -Weeding: Weeds are already starting to poke out their little heads! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/781ec20e-321e-4151-a063-13c39a8b6b1d/Screen+Shot+2025-04-29+at+6.25.47+PM.png Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1746063911489-F5LDOBRQ9BHLUIO8KJWY/IMG_0620.jpeg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - IMG_0620.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1746063912113-YHE7OJY9IWO4RKOZC9MD/IMG_1410.jpeg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - IMG_1410.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1746063913055-S6VPCLPECRU45108TS9M/IMG_0598.jpeg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - IMG_0598.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1746063917069-8RF9KS89Y7KUDANN5RJR/IMG_0619.jpeg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - IMG_0619.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b015fc54-67a6-4514-b816-4714168aec29/Screenshot+2025-03-25+at+11.27.57+AM.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - Compost Now is the perfect time to start composting! There are several benefits to start a home compost: Reduces Waste: Composting diverts organic waste from landfills, keeping it out of the waste stream. Helps reduce the overall waste your household produces. Reduces Greenhouse Gases: When organic waste decomposes in landfills, it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting, on the other hand, breaks down organic material aerobically (with oxygen), which results in fewer harmful emissions. Creates Nutrient-Rich Soil: Compost is an excellent natural fertilizer. It improves soil structure, moisture retention, and adds vital nutrients. This can be used in your garden to grow healthier plants, flowers, or vegetables. Promotes Healthy Ecosystems: Composting supports soil biodiversity. Healthy, well-balanced soil teems with microbes, fungi, and insects that support plant growth. By composting, you're helping to build and maintain these healthy ecosystems. Reduces Need for Chemical Fertilizers: By using compost in your garden, you can reduce or even eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. This leads to healthier, more sustainable gardening practices. Teaches Sustainability: Composting is a great way to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. It encourages you to think about your waste and consumption habits and can inspire more eco-friendly choices in other areas of your life. Starting composting can seem like a small step, but its impact on reducing waste and enriching soil can be significant! Plus, it's a rewarding practice to see your kitchen scraps and yard waste transform into something useful. If you are looking for more information, follow this link to learn more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d17ece26-0cc2-4353-9784-9fa5fb2302cc/Screenshot+2025-03-25+at+11.44.38+AM.png Newsletter - May Newsletter 2025 - Plant of the Month Bleeding Heart, is an erect, spring to early summer-blooming, herbaceous perennial. This plant grows best in the morning sun with afternoon shade and is tolerant to heavy and partial shade. Consider the bleeding heart for a cutting or woodland garden, a shade border, or use it as a filler plant. 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The time has come to dust off our tools, roll up our sleeves, and get back to what we love—bringing your outdoor spaces to life. Our orientation with our crew on April 3rd and first day in the field for April 7th!! You will be seeing our smiling faces in your gardens soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/98774607-3ca9-4630-bc4c-34d640f31533/IMG_2378.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2025 - April To Dos… -Winter Cleanup: We’re gearing up for a full month of garden prep and care. We'll be tackling the winter cleanup, cutting back dead or damaged branches, picking up fallen branches and cleaning out garden beds of debris. -Pruning: Spring is the perfect time to give selective trees, shrubs, and perennials a good pruning to shape plants for healthy growth. Proper pruning now ensures stronger growth and a more vibrant garden throughout the season. -Cutbacks: We’ll be cutting down any perennials old growth to make room for fresh spring shoots. This will help your plants focus energy on new growth and ensure they look their best all season long. -Edging: To give your garden a polished appearance, we’ll be creating clean, crisp edges around garden beds, lawns, and walkways. Edging helps define your garden’s shape, preventing grass from creeping into flower beds and creating a tidy look. -Fertilizing: We’ll be applying the right organic granular fertilizers to promote healthy new growth. April is the ideal time to give your plants a nutrient boost, especially after the long winter months. Fertilizing early in the season helps support lush blooms, vibrant foliage, and strong root systems. -Dividing: It’s also the perfect time to divide overgrown or crowded perennials. Dividing helps rejuvenate the plants and gives you the opportunity to spread them throughout your garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f27c4ea9-1d64-4fa1-ab32-6090b1f75313/Photo_Apr_06_1_35_00_PM.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2025 - Things to look out for… The harsh winter months can be tough on plants, lawns, and garden structures, but with a little care and attention, your garden will be ready to thrive in no time! As the snow melts, it’s the perfect time to take a close look at your garden and assess any winter damage that may have occurred. Here are a few key things to look out for as you inspect your garden after the winter: -Frost Damage: While some plants are built to handle the cold, others—especially tender perennials, shrubs, and annuals—can suffer from frost damage. Look for brown, mushy, or blackened leaves and stems, which may indicate that your plants were affected by freezing temperatures. Prune away any damaged growth to allow fresh, healthy growth to take its place. -Damaged Tree and Shrub Branches: Winter storms, snow, and ice can cause branches to break or bend. Check trees and shrubs for any broken, bent, or weakened branches. Removing any damaged limbs will help prevent disease and ensure your plants grow strong and healthy this season. -Winter Burn on Evergreen Plants: Evergreens, especially broadleaf varieties like holly or rhododendron, can sometimes experience "winter burn" due to wind and sun exposure during the colder months. You may notice browned or dried-out leaves, particularly on the side of the plant that faced prevailing winds. Trim away affected foliage, but be patient as new growth will appear once the weather warms up. -Animal Damage: Rabbits, deer, and other critters can be particularly active in the winter, nibbling on plant stems and foliage. Look for any signs of chewed branches, bark damage, or missing plants in your garden beds. If you spot any damage, we can consider using fencing or natural deterrents to protect your plants as they recover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/fe1e5316-51fb-4c49-9c5d-5879b187193f/Screenshot+2025-03-25+at+10.32.20+AM.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2025 - Plant of the Month Forsythia, fast-growing, hardy shrub that blooms early — providing a sunny sight before the rest of the landscape greens up. Forsythias make an excellent choice for those wanting a fast-growing flowering hedge. A genus of flowering plants in the olive family Oleaceae. There are about 11 species, mostly native to eastern Asia, but one native to southeastern Europe. Forsythia – also one of the plant's common names – is named after the botanist William Forsyth. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/february-newsletter-6ndd7-mlrm9-9m8lj-5csgy monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/994c5653-fb4d-4253-898d-5b1a61fbb9c2/Screen+Shot+2024-01-30+at+8.58.40+AM.png Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Melting of Winter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/42e6139e-7a64-4379-85a9-1d7c7940110a/Screen+Shot+2025-02-11+at+6.04.30+PM.png Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - What we’ve been working on Despite all the snow on the ground, we’ve already started planning for our Spring and Summer annual plantings. We carefully design the layouts for each of our clients' summer containers. So when it’s time to plant, our crew knows exactly what to place in each container, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. They go from looking like this to… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a1ff7e88-d0da-4574-9018-8c2dcdcab398/76E3FDF3-A80D-4AEA-9016-B126507D2B3D_1_105_c.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - To this!! Our order has been placed with our trusted grower, so everything will be ready when it’s time to plant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e19a482a-baec-409d-9e7d-5ceb21e55d9f/2025+Berm_project+copy.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - New Crew Members We had a great crew in 2024! You will again see many familiar faces in the 2025 season. We are also focusing on bringing in more talented team members to bring in new experience and knowledge. We are excited to have brought on a new Landscape Designer, Pete Theroux, to the team. Pete brings over a decade of expertise in landscape architecture and stormwater management. With a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of New Mexico and years of experience running a design-build firm in the Southwest, Pete now crafts master plans and intimate gardens tailored to New England’s unique environment. We are also thrilled to announce that Lex Colpack, a familiar face around the garden, has been promoted to Field Crew Manager! Having been with us since 2021, Lex brings valuable experience and enthusiasm to this new role and we can’t wait to see her continue growing the Garden Life way! We’re back on social media, thanks to Hannah Ashton, who joined us last season as a new Enhancement Crew Lead. In addition to her role, she will be stepping up as our Social Media Manager and putting together monthly newsletters. Stay tuned for exciting updates! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/9deb8b11-d661-45c5-9fca-d3a69e014afe/2025+Pete+Theroux.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Pete Theroux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/cf9d63b2-2a8b-46a3-b82b-f5c5700d004b/Lex+Colpack.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Lex Colpack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f84e9ee2-9dd5-4a57-a71a-ed723dcce158/Hannah+1.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Hannah Ashton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/4be5fad9-37dc-4949-b7cc-04c793d7b89d/Screen+Shot+2025-02-25+at+12.54.14+PM.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Plant of the Month Heleborous: Brighten up your garden with this stunning, hardy beauty! Known for its early blooms and vibrant colors. It will bloom with snow and ice still on it. Great for part sun to shade gardens. Commonly known as hellebores, the Eurasian genus Helleborus consists of approximately 20 species of herbaceous or evergreen perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae.✨ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/fe17ef85-2c1f-455c-bc5a-91971dcb055a/Garden+Life+Purple+Logo+Favicon.png Newsletter - March Newsletter 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/july2022-p7ds9-sfcx8 monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c5d6ada4-e556-4025-a27b-cb7428762143/IMG_0757.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Summer Blooms and the Flume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/ebc92d31-e234-4e6a-bd7c-99eb9a0255fb/IMG_3124.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out We are doing our seasonal pruning of water sprouts and root suckers on fruit trees. At this time of year we are also pruning lilacs, rhododendrons and mountain laurels after they have bloomed before they set flower buds for next season. We prune inner branches to allow light into the inner part of the plant to encourage full, balanced growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5d22eb57-7f58-475c-b85a-a28e0ba53ea0/IMG_3142.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - We have had a heat wave already and experiencing humidity like we are in the middle of summer, but the plants (and our crew) are resilient! The plants are benefiting from the rain of last season and everything is happy and growing. The soil is cool and nutritious - providing the plants with minerals, water and oxygen they need. Butterflies and other pollinators are enjoying the bountiful blossoms. Please be aware and respect these insects in your gardens, they assist in pollinating plants as well as scouting/eating less desirable insects - maintaining balance in the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b5c2a7ac-260f-4292-95a1-38fc4d8321e3/IMG_2973.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out With all the rain from last season we are observing fungal issues we have rarely seen before. Rhododendron gall - deforming growth on rhododendrons. During our garden care visits, we are scouting for the gall and will prune it out out of plants when we find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/482bbe27-8e3b-4000-a448-004e1e514590/IMG_0780.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - We visited the Flume in Lincoln, New Hampshire. We enjoyed its natural beauty and admired the plants that grow natively there. We could not help ourselves in “assisting” local businesses in keeping up with their planting beds. When you are passionate about something, you can’t help yourself! Go LEX! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/24b33cda-4b03-4206-a726-5288bb3176e3/IMG_0746.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b5677748-6544-47ff-a75d-d5843263381a/IMG_0747.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f86414c3-7802-4c4b-8b4e-942c4c2ed970/IMG_3193.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414237731-FXEMJ96ZI62GCQSOWZQM/47992CA2-8A5D-48DB-8B6A-F2C773B48793.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414389852-P0UOW1MTHL8UOEND79EJ/IMG_5663.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414324103-9SQVG8JJD1S21ICB67CB/IMG_0248.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414307010-8ZOMWQANZIP53I0AFX2W/IMG_0235.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414335288-1A9JA6WETSE9GCCJX5K6/IMG_5031.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414265110-G032B5XLFK2VH62RQ0N8/IMG_0113.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414357038-TMP5UDGM8MSHCWSSFN5M/IMG_5562.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414265884-PD36PC8SIEC08IWPKGE4/IMG_0163.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414355428-17QNDEYRSJVNVRKASCQW/IMG_5544.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414364705-O1KVS9RT5NMAX21X6ZPN/IMG_5564.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414377317-G497QVR1GY9ZC0CJARGR/IMG_5621.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414391811-CLTCVW7ST4CQZ6ZMUEH7/IMG_5637.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter 2024 https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/may-newsletter-6ndd7-j5dt5-ypy89-mp6gc monthly 0.5 2024-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/27b9a5ae-516a-4067-bd4c-395b58b261b0/IMG_2322.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 - Bring on the May flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/7e18318a-3276-4e93-82cc-306fcfc8add3/IMG_2320.jpeg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 - We are thankful for May. The birds are singing early in the morning, buds are at long last in bloom and cold mornings turn into sunny afternoons. It’s the perfect time of year to stop and take everything in, a time when you get to watch everything in nature wake up. We hope you’re taking in all the sights and smells. As for us, like the bees that are back and buzzing about, the Garden Life crew are around finishing spring tasks, pruning winter damage and assessing plant adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c554f3cc-6043-4785-8edd-c7edae678e18/IMG_0270.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 - Over the past years, weather has become less predicable. We typically plant our seasonal annuals the week before Memorial Day weekend, but we are delaying this planting by a week this year. If the soil temperatures are cool, the annual plants can be stunted by the cooler soil when planted. This challenges them from the get go. We hope by delaying planting for a week, it will give them a better start and help them grow to a more lush, full plant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/920acf75-762d-4c2f-9cf7-73f99d54835e/IMG_4199.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 - Before the weather gets too hot we’ll be doing projects in gardens, planting and transplanting perennials, shrubs and trees. We also have been noting mulch needs in your garden. Typically mulch is applied every two to three years. If it is applied too often it builds up and had adverse effects for the health of the plants and the overall garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264468820-HO07W37LZCI1X1ODC9J5/IMG_4273.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264475338-6HT9LN8O068GSXX41LDD/IMG_4288.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264476552-F2TZ7GMU8NKRCY4O9T89/IMG_4316.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264482812-D3DMFK7KVF9H07AFIUZE/IMG_4347.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264485330-OJDA72CCWB6BUX1LBTVR/IMG_4359.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264490450-6PETZ1QIY8Y1BFC9LK9B/IMG_4420.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264504712-UH8HSNUX1N359DOX9FFU/IMG_4421.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264517416-DFCVOK1ABZW8TXV4TWKC/IMG_4424.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264522736-9D6GHLLCGON49L8XREAV/IMG_4432.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264526440-1N8O63ZLC9LMPHCCT2LM/IMG_4458.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264530353-VOD0HQ4WGV4OPHX6HXA7/IMG_4513.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264533414-F2TWAUFNKY32HJH97TH1/IMG_4615.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter 2024 https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-j5dt5-82dxz monthly 0.5 2024-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/bc7c7aad-042f-4f10-a912-4ac18ccb4d76/tempImageJS8am4.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 - Longing for Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d43bfdb7-4ddd-446b-aa30-90daa3500747/IMG_2419.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 - With all the snow we didn’t receive over the winter… The last storm in late March and now another is making us long for spring. It has been a wet early spring, we hope for drier weather so the plants use the ground water and start off their growing season well. None the less perennials are emerging and buds swelling. We continue to plan for the upcoming season and are getting anxious to get our hands in the soil! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d1ee7e22-0290-419b-ab3c-66d5366e407d/68B4CEE2-D629-4837-870E-15B50FBA5E7C.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 - Early blooming plants are starting to bud and the air smells like thawing soil. As snow melts, percolating into the ground, we can finally see what the winter snow has been hiding all these months. All this extra water is a great start for perennials and we’re personally grateful for it when there’s no telling what summer rains will bring. At first sight of the garden, it can seem overwhelming with a healthy dash of excitement. But worry not! Your Garden Life crew will be on it starting the second week of April if the weather allows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e6a2ef94-db49-4f59-8f52-44aed005cf40/tempImageIev6DR.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 - This is a fluctuating time of year between the weather and the amount of tasks we preform, but we have a solid list ready to check off once we begin our work. Here are our objectives for the coming weeks: Prune any deer damaged woody plants Remove remaining plant debris Edge garden beds Fertilize with selective organic soil amendments Aerate garden beds This may not seem like a lot, but trust us: these tasks make all the difference for healthy, happy plants and garden beds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/98774607-3ca9-4630-bc4c-34d640f31533/IMG_2378.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 - Make it stand out Dreaming of blooms… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254905735-IHUUHZZVPWRDEWA6CODH/IMG_4027.jpeg Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254905734-LXOCK3FRJDFRMTB66XZ3/IMG_4104.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254914467-4N0JQJH5W3DQC6D30FSE/IMG_4105.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254914434-ARIG8136UOALE1ULXKYJ/IMG_4125.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254915935-NUCVYAKLAPVNQ648FV2N/IMG_4185.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254922991-7C6NIXOZZ5S5LZ9CSEB0/IMG_4191.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254923744-NUQ32SRASO2ZA5C054ZA/IMG_4226.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679255110608-DTS3AKV70U6V6615XVME/IMG_4140.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter 2024 https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-78myy-tw4y8 monthly 0.5 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/fecb2fb7-2297-4fed-98db-5b728529a0c6/7c7ddfac7a6049eeb6374ccbae73d3dd.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2024 - Arrival of Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/eb466eed-d042-482b-ac26-9bcc5093768b/Screenshot+2023-03-08+at+4.16.50+PM.png Newsletter - March Newsletter 2024 - The weeks before spring are an exciting time. Glimpses of warm weather and the smell of thawing ground can be great reminders of what we’re looking forward to in the coming seasons. We’ve been thinking about this ourselves and are in the office working on just that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/58797da1-82df-44f9-8207-b7981eb52ec0/Photo_Apr_06_1_35_00_PM.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2024 - Deer are a common problem in New Hampshire gardens, and they can cause some real damage. If you’ve noticed any frayed breakage on stems or stripped foliage in shrubs or trees above the snow, deer could be seeking a meal in your gardens during winter. They are partial to new shoots, particularly on evergreens, which are staples in many gardens we care for. Whether on the woodland edge or in a foundational garden, we know you’re looking forward to seeing these plants bloom first thing in spring, so here are some suggestions if you notice any damage through the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/754eafb5-fe66-4c2d-a998-f851eb51706a/IMG_6136.jpeg Newsletter - March Newsletter 2024 - A simple diluted cocktail of soap and cayenne pepper or any hot sauce you’ve been holding onto that you’re unsure of what to do with. The smell alone can help keep them away, but if they do try it out, the spice can help keep them from coming back for that plant. Hanging fragrant soap around important or vulnerable plants can help ward off any deer browsing for a snack as well. Both of these can also be helpful to keep up with during the season if you know these hungry animals come back regardless of season. If this doesn’t seem to help, we would recommend hiring a pest control expert. For deer, there are local businesses who will spray these plants with a non-toxic deterrent that lasts several months. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/february-newsletter-6ndd7-mlrm9-9m8lj monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a48d6d36-10d6-47ed-a1f3-795eda483ed1/IMG_1887.jpeg Newsletter - February Newsletter 2024 - Peckin’ away at winter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/30dbb903-feef-44fc-b896-f1f755780c0e/IMG_1906.jpeg Newsletter - February Newsletter 2024 - At this time of year even with snow on the ground we are thinking about what’s beneath. For our team, it’s a much needed time for reflection and planning the upcoming season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/994c5653-fb4d-4253-898d-5b1a61fbb9c2/Screen+Shot+2024-01-30+at+8.58.40+AM.png Newsletter - February Newsletter 2024 - We had a great crew in 2023! You will again see many familiar faces in the 2024 season. We are thankful for their plant passion and bringing their knowledge and experience to the gardens. We are focussing this season on setting up our third garden care crew with properties in close proximity to yours. If you know of any good people looking for garden care please send them our way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c8562171-a2a3-415a-a79a-6657653d97a9/Screen+Shot+2024-01-30+at+8.58.49+AM.png Newsletter - February Newsletter 2024 - Rodents, on the other hand, will munch on the bark and roots of plants (like in the images below). If they damage the cambium layer (the nutrient and water transport system), the plant could be irreparably damaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f557ad5f-7f64-4b27-9eb6-c4b9f6357b7c/Screen+Shot+2024-01-30+at+8.58.56+AM.png Newsletter - February Newsletter 2024 - We suggest using a combination of several go-to deterrents for deer and rodents. A simple diluted cocktail of soap and cayenne pepper (or that inedible hot sauce that’s sat in your cupboard for years) sprayed on the foliage and stems should do the trick. Hanging bars of fragrant soap is also an effective way of warding off the browsing deer. Finally, sonic repellants produce high-frequency sounds to irritate rodents (skip the solar- and battery-powered ones for winter). If the deer and rodents seem to outsmart all your defense techniques, we’d recommend hiring a pest control expert. For deer, there are local businesses who will spray a non-toxic deterrent that lasts several months. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/december-newsletter-6ndd7-m7xx4-clydx monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/3afeba71-76ad-4edc-9ccf-3243dcfb2e02/Holidays.jpg Newsletter - December Newsletter - Happy Holidays to all and to all good night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/ea1d3142-a11c-4454-a54a-41d2ddcefc4f/IMG_2037.JPG Newsletter - December Newsletter - Our crew is back from the Thanksgiving holiday break, enjoying the crisp air in the gardens and reflecting on our season. We all are so thankful for our amazing clients and the growing relationships with them and their gardens. It’s with sincere gratitude that we thank you for another great year and for having us in your gardens. We wish you and your family a healthy and joyous holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/63b5dfeb-e2d9-4114-93d1-1e2263bd9210/IMG_0083.jpg Newsletter - December Newsletter - From all of us here at Garden Life, we hope you have a restful and happy remainder of the year and we will see you in 2023! https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/november2022-by2hy monthly 0.5 2023-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/06a0bd9c-90f5-42f6-9c79-41d1b703a452/unnamed-3.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter - Hibernation is here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/54ef99e1-7532-443c-a592-c66b5b5699ac/unnamed-2+copy.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter - The leaves have peaked and are covering the ground as plants are beginning to fade. Mother Nature is reminding us that we are approaching the end of another amazing season. As this cold weather starts to prep our plants and garden beds for winter, we are also gearing up for what our winter season will bring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/738110d3-c6b5-46b2-b7fc-b5360ef1c47d/unnamed-1+copy.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter - In the coming weeks, crews be cleaning up perennial plants, pulling out perennial weeds and doing a few selective woody plantings. This is actually a great time for planting woody varieties as they have already started going into dormancy and will be less shocked when planted. Come spring, they’ll have plenty of water from snow and rain and will establish themselves within the garden. For these freshly planted woody varieties as well as some other selective plants, we will be applying Wilt-Pruf. This is a waxy spray protectant that helps delicate leaves of newly established or tender plants from the harsh winter winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/8e63e14a-d871-4873-846b-54498264b6a3/unnamed-6.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter - Crews will also be applying selective soil amendments so they have the chance to permeate the ground before it freezes for winter. This makes a big difference for plants come spring, as they have all the nutrients and energy they need to wake up right there. Once we have finalized garden clean up, our crews will start in on winter pruning. This includes pruning dead out of shrubs and trees and well as structural pruning for the health of plants in the long term. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791199918-HLTHRQPIBHG72UE3XN1M/unnamed+copy.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791202811-TY86ZJM2V1BP76Q43HVV/unnamed-4.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791199910-DLKILT6N79JZG7KDQ061/0-2.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791201016-MA1236LJE69J0F2LOPEF/unnamed-1.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791204108-JC7C79LKHHGBKA1ZRJ24/unnamed-7.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791201339-0GOG2UF8H0T3326NZ6RC/unnamed-2.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791203473-4UU7UUAVRVQPXEX8PL6O/unnamed-5.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1698791204470-UQ7H6XPUYUWN2RJ92MQI/unnamed.jpg Newsletter - November Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/october2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e724f954-7c89-4ecd-9971-c15cfce7b7e6/F8CEF89C-C4F8-48F9-B551-936149CF13C6.jpg Newsletter - October Newsletter - Fall breeze, Autumn leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/bc621ba6-0d6d-4006-b129-49895b2d1ee4/0-7.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter - The mornings are staying dark longer and the days have been cool and breezy. We have truly been enjoying the respite from the summer rains. Foliage is starting to turn and gardens are preparing for some much needed hibernation and we are here to help in the transition! Crews have been out cutting back perennials in need, spreading selective soil amendments and watering struggling plants and shrubs with an organic fertilizer to help them prepare for winter. As we clean up through this season, we do try to leave selective perennials in tact as long as possible to help them continue developing and getting nutrients until it’s truly time to hibernate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/91e2cafc-945b-46fa-a707-538c5c361e70/0-8.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter - Your plants aren’t the only thing benefiting from this either. Seeds from many plants help to feed birds during this time and things like grasses or perennials left with foliage allow spaces for beneficial insects to pupate and hibernate over our tough New England winters. While we are here to keep gardens as tidy and kept as possible, we also know these spaces wouldn’t be quite as beautiful without the help of our insect friends, so this is our way of helping them out after a long season of helping us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/dce5b508-a23c-48dc-aa0c-190e3b6777ff/0-5.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter - Crews are also finishing up some end of year adjustments and transplanting in gardens where needed. These are the small movements we make to fill in spaces that seem bare or divide plants that are getting too big for the spaces they occupy. If you have any ideas you’ve been thinking about, please reach out! Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful start to the new season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100602690-OTQ61OYUYD2IR9WIFUHQ/F8CEF89C-C4F8-48F9-B551-936149CF13C6.jpg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100593474-0K1VO0244WBW5ES7EJAS/0-1.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100594889-X7NFT1OXC00JI5ANRKHS/0-3.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100599067-RT5GW5ZALSXAG890LIQ0/D711C590-B8D6-4B21-901C-2AFBC01FA062.jpg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100609539-NCWJS7LVTXH80OXR8BDI/20221024_135211.jpg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100612203-XLTSD7VL5JVQLPH6C8RJ/IMG_6370.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100616052-IINIJO6V0QRO73PDKC1N/IMG_6379.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100595457-DZX3A3HYWUCGM12A7EYH/0.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100620918-MEM5OJH55CWJ5LEVR4PF/IMG_6486.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100593894-2G7PXJGQ7F7JRL51ZQ7E/0-2.jpeg Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100620919-B418I5LYII7JV61CR1JV/IMG_6388.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1696100626505-X33MYYHJ9652YP3YEUTR/IMG_6502.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/september2022-yk7el monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/26dfd4ba-722e-4124-970f-d0601a7a2370/IMG_0886.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter - A Blue Moon into a Harvest Moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b4a1c740-585b-49d6-9615-337154d0fa1a/IMG_0883.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter - Crews are starting September off with finishing some fall annual infill and beginning to clean up some summer perennials in need. Unlike last year when we were struggling through a severe drought, New Hampshire has received a record amount of rain this season. This is great to combat the effects of the drought we experienced, but definitely effected our annuals this year. You should notice your woody plants and perennials really benefiting from this rainy season though, now and long term. With all of this rain, we have run into a lot of unwelcome pests and diseases this season as we discussed in previous newsletters. Our folks are still well equip to treat plants in need organically and will continue to spray any annuals or perennials in need. We’ve also been setting traps for slugs munching in gardens which reduces the population for this year and hopefully next! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b118cff7-4bb7-4084-b2e1-8935360d775c/IMG_0965.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter - This month we will also be looking around gardens for opportunities to divide and transplant existing perennials in gardens; taking what you’ve already got to add to gaps in gardens and to help keep plants slightly separated and happy. With all of the powdery mildew we’ve seen this year and in years past, it’s important to make sure plants have room to breath to combat this disease in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1488ddef-c80d-4a58-b52c-df23be32795f/IMG_1016.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter - If you notice anything you’d like to be addressed this month, please email us at office@gardenlifenh.com or seek us out in the gardens, we’ll be happy to discuss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433660389-2IQKZHX5PQ6WLF0FQJAI/IMG_0768.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433689307-HKIZM9P5RFWE7XEHXLMA/IMG_0867.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433681743-BM4VT1TIO1U6BQWJOBA1/IMG_0821.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433660388-WVFLJ8ANEDC3M8INOK7N/IMG_0775.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433707191-PPD7FBR4VYSXXD9TPOOG/IMG_0934.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433945568-91W2SLQK0ZE33YO3UJZM/IMG_0960.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433696274-5OA0R5FAKOF6TINZBLIF/IMG_0898.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433975589-EC5UXGTTPBRQRF5H40Z0/IMG_0918.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693434919342-MX4LUK4D8J4WRHFLTHTT/IMG_0708.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693433709917-MTU6UJWZ3YRRHL6IW9GO/IMG_0937.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693434938109-BCOI4RG0DADRFVBA5VLP/IMG_0895.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1693434813459-CUSWZWH6GIS0UVXTGM0C/0.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/august2022-6tty4-74pfp monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/8c384e12-375f-439a-b3d0-934636f809c9/IMG_0615.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/01e2f221-fc6e-4982-89c8-e6ae24dbaf27/IMG_0444.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter - The days are long but the years are short. It’s already August and we here at Garden Life hope everyone has had the chance to enjoy some lazy summer days enjoying the gardens without being drenched in thunderstorms or sweltering in the heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5b78abb0-67e8-4fdd-9070-200e06e0958c/IMG_0708.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter - July was quite the month between the intense temperatures and rain we received, and similar to last year, the annuals have had a tough time really thriving. Now that we have some more temperate summer weather in the forecast, we will be fertilizing annuals to help boost them for our last few weeks before we all start thinking about fall annuals (it happens so quickly, doesn’t it?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/84a19215-6fca-4960-b90f-e9ca58153f73/IMG_0359.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter - You may have noticed some pest damage to plants recently as well, which isn’t helped when plants are already struggling from extreme heat followed so closely by rain (especially as hard as it’s been coming down these days). We’ve got our eyes on it though, and crews are well prepared with all sorts of solutions. We will continue taking care of slugs with traps, removing Japanese beetles as we find them and spraying anything effected by powdery mildew, black spot and other diseases with horticultural oil. Heavy rains have also caused some drainage damage in gardens which we have been cleaning up as we see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/157476e2-0631-4de6-9439-1b1f65a3dc43/IMG_0294.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter - With all this talk of annuals, we will indeed be preparing for our fall annuals order shortly! Please reach out if you have any favorite plants or colors you’d like to see. Until then, our crews will continue with general care tasks and a few planting projects including dividing and transplanting existing plants in gardens. Hope everyone has the chance to enjoy the gardens and here’s to some good weather for the month! -The Garden Life Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848032127-OF2LMA53MWCIPW48K3PE/IMG_0405.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848031178-RG7OYLJE5MSZUM17FPTI/IMG_0396.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848052850-2G86P6GKG4AFJ4CID0W3/IMG_0445.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848043597-JO5X2S5QK8G1CYAI637U/IMG_0482.JPG Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848340222-Q4TDKQ2ZH82MPBYRRMCF/IMG_0458.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848080043-2YX9T95YB0990Q69CRK1/IMG_0630.jpg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848191681-68P0EYS9EH0V0Y0WO18E/IMG-9410.jpg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848059072-9O8RX2DPZ8N5PVVXQI5H/IMG_0595.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848078478-0Q7L3VW3W8C7UXR0INCT/IMG_0597.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848337947-RYNJB82NCF0NXQ0QNYBM/IMG_0564.jpg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848094774-ARJTG4711N439NOJAP38/IMG_0651.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1690848097133-YTTQOFCCYVAK8ZRU6O5C/IMG_0686.jpeg Newsletter - August Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/july2022-p7ds9 monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d982a7d3-4492-4c6a-bd1e-8cc5d253d7c1/IMG_0164.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter - Hollyhocks and Hammocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/696a0ec6-a72a-4589-ae13-6c50af6f909a/IMG_0252.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter - Seems like all of a sudden it’s truly summer and these hot and humid days are upon us. We’re all done with early season gardening and ready to focus in on soil and plant health with amendments and aerating. We feel soil is the foundational backbone of the garden. Even with all the rain we’ve received, some soil types need help absorbing all this water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b7096c11-01a0-43b3-b823-0b0efd30fa00/IMG_5566.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter Part of how we amend soil during this time is to aerate around plants in order to help them with this task. We do this using pitchforks and soil knives directly around plants in need. This allows air and water into the deeper root systems of plants, giving them the ability to breathe and expand. Aerating also helps us when spreading soil amendments this month, as all those great nutrients can sink further into the ground where we want roots spreading for plant health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/8d481f8c-35c4-4d99-b148-1804ca465a0c/IMG_5006.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter - When it comes to looking at plant health in your gardens, it all starts with soil health. Plants that are struggling usually are in need of soil improvement whereas plants that look healthy are typically getting what they need; it all depends on the type of plant and the soil they exist in. Soil is like any other living thing in that it needs to be fed, watered, and should be shaded from the sun. It is a living, bountiful collection of goodness when we treat it well and pay attention to its needs. This is where we use the information from our soil tests in the Fall to amend soil based on your gardens and plants specifically. Other garden tasks this month will include deadheading lilacs and rhododendrons as well as pinching back and staking annuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414237731-FXEMJ96ZI62GCQSOWZQM/47992CA2-8A5D-48DB-8B6A-F2C773B48793.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414389852-P0UOW1MTHL8UOEND79EJ/IMG_5663.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414324103-9SQVG8JJD1S21ICB67CB/IMG_0248.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414307010-8ZOMWQANZIP53I0AFX2W/IMG_0235.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414335288-1A9JA6WETSE9GCCJX5K6/IMG_5031.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414265110-G032B5XLFK2VH62RQ0N8/IMG_0113.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414357038-TMP5UDGM8MSHCWSSFN5M/IMG_5562.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414265884-PD36PC8SIEC08IWPKGE4/IMG_0163.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414355428-17QNDEYRSJVNVRKASCQW/IMG_5544.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414364705-O1KVS9RT5NMAX21X6ZPN/IMG_5564.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414377317-G497QVR1GY9ZC0CJARGR/IMG_5621.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1688414391811-CLTCVW7ST4CQZ6ZMUEH7/IMG_5637.JPG Newsletter - July Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-9n8r5 monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a91a8ea8-10a0-470a-bdff-2e310c4060d7/6ABADAE0-CD74-4727-A266-0E9153F19C83.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - Hello June! Let the summer begin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/09cf4fe3-310f-4d0b-952c-75ebb8d15aa9/IMG_4797.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - Oh, June. The gardens are stuffed full with buds and blooms, bees and butterflies alike. The days are staying warmer and just opening the front door or a few windows can let in all the sweet scents of summer flowers. We hope everyone is enjoying the gardens as much as we are right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1da37fb9-1068-4411-8385-f978f5bf8e41/IMG_4900.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - With annuals planted, we are back into our typical garden care routine including deadheading, weeding, fertilizing annuals and spot watering where needed. We will also be taking this time to do some adjustments in the garden, splitting unruly perennials and searching for any blank spaces to fill in. Many gardens have plenty of plants to choose from for this task, but other times we may recommend new plants. This would be site specific and is always to optimize plant health and performance. As you’re taking your morning walks, we hope you notice the adjustments that we are making along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d9675004-0cca-4a25-ba57-584d53c0a393/IMG_4918.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - You may have also noticed through the years that your gardens are far from stagnant. Trees may fall or loose branches over winter and create more sun in woodland gardens. Alternatively, trees could be filling out and getting tall over what you once considered a sunny spot. These observations are how we make our garden adjustments, looking to see how plants preform now and how they will continue to perform in the future. If you have any garden spaces that come to mind, let us know and we will do our best to increase performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/441513f9-0bdf-417a-948d-5076728cb894/IMG_5243.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - This month usually comes along with certain pests and diseases was well. We’ve got our eye out for powdery mildews, unwanted insects and anything else we can identify. For these pests, we come equip with all-organic solutions, but if that doesn’t do the trick we have recommendations for companies who can come in and help with the problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340179819-XD4CFXIKN7NZABW4GJG4/8A5330F1-AFA4-44E5-801E-EC559C59BBD5.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340190230-CBBPVYJXC0MC96MPHI61/IMG_4877.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340192673-QI4XGZ32IW3D8M94BZWZ/IMG_4900.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340180461-DX9ZVYKTCMK3FT8MK8OM/477D1AAC-92A7-4210-BA8D-0BB54502B916.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340368151-JLCZPL6GC61IRY6U9FTB/_DSC8470+copy.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679349496556-YXSMAYTAO7V5A2TM3NVO/IMG_4773.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340369120-UH9PIXL0PM9CG9UAV9Z4/_DSC8705.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679349498012-HOXDS39BMKM36WKH6BEU/IMG_4678.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340203623-P1NFO69NNU5UI89V51WY/IMG_5296.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340198267-RHIYE2CH4YR54D1NZ0FJ/IMG_4971.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340402781-NUG3Y7VBSUUGY36ZKSPJ/_DSC9318.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340184465-P88RFXF12TIT0O3GMZ4P/IMG_4774.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340197635-ZMFM5R0WZY2TSTRH49UT/IMG_4938.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679340393453-QMQC6VP32DM5ESZ3DM7D/6_6_16+%2311.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679349776080-NW01JUPVN489SQGBC6QH/IMG_5170.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679349641582-K6MK29JI1Y6IFSHGO4AA/IMG_5224.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-j5dt5-ypy89 monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/354948ba-27f3-445d-9e96-64dd3330ece7/IMG_4345.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter - April showers bring May flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1a97e7e3-d9fc-444d-96a5-9b66e73d9da4/IMG_4428.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter - For us at Garden Life, that above statement holds true: there’s really nothing like finally getting back into the garden after months of anticipation and coming home quite literally covered in soil. The birds are singing early in the morning, buds are at long last in bloom and cold mornings turn to breezy, sunny afternoons. It’s the perfect time of year to stop and take everything in, a time when you get watch everything in nature wake up. We hope you’re taking in all the sights and smells. As for us, like the bees that are back and buzzing about, the Garden Life crew are around finishing spring tasks and assessing plant adjustments and preparing to plant annuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/bb39e957-e8bd-4a92-a04f-327559da0c3b/IMG_4474.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter - In preparation for our last frost date around May 15th (fingers crossed). Our “annuals week” begins May 23rd with the delivery of several thousand annual plants grown by our friend and local plant guru Mike Garrity, who grows our special order in his Pittsfield, NH greenhouses starting in January. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/ce59b9c5-361b-429a-8d76-2401dd9adf0c/IMG_4451.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter - Before the weather gets too hot we’ll be doing projects in gardens, planting perennials, shrubs and trees. Since the pandemic began, nurseries have been overwhelmed with high demand for plants and low supply from growers. We are doing everything we can to secure specified varieties and sizes, but it’s not always possible. If you have any specific plants you are looking to add to your garden, please let us know and we are happy to find out if they are available to us or if there is a substitute that may fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264468820-HO07W37LZCI1X1ODC9J5/IMG_4273.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264475338-6HT9LN8O068GSXX41LDD/IMG_4288.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264476552-F2TZ7GMU8NKRCY4O9T89/IMG_4316.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264482812-D3DMFK7KVF9H07AFIUZE/IMG_4347.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264485330-OJDA72CCWB6BUX1LBTVR/IMG_4359.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264490450-6PETZ1QIY8Y1BFC9LK9B/IMG_4420.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264504712-UH8HSNUX1N359DOX9FFU/IMG_4421.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264517416-DFCVOK1ABZW8TXV4TWKC/IMG_4424.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264522736-9D6GHLLCGON49L8XREAV/IMG_4432.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264526440-1N8O63ZLC9LMPHCCT2LM/IMG_4458.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264530353-VOD0HQ4WGV4OPHX6HXA7/IMG_4513.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679264533414-F2TWAUFNKY32HJH97TH1/IMG_4615.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-j5dt5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c5a96e6e-806b-4929-ab63-bf16b3a72a1d/IMG_3991.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter - Blossom by blossom, the spring begins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/41f1f3bf-1dc4-4273-b4a0-f887f21b982e/IMG_5167.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter - With all the snow we received in March, it may have felt like Spring would never arrive. Luckily, it’s returned as it always does and we are headed back into action. April is known to be named after the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, which makes sense to any of us garden lovers, waiting with hearts in our eyes to witness the first blooms of the season emerge. With balance between our days and nights, it’s exciting to get out of winter hibernation and back into the gardens, getting our hands dirty once again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d1ee7e22-0290-419b-ab3c-66d5366e407d/68B4CEE2-D629-4837-870E-15B50FBA5E7C.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter - Early blooming plants are starting to bud and the air smells like thawing soil. As snow melts, percolating into the ground, we can finally see what the winter snow has been hiding all these months. All this extra water is a great start for perennials and we’re personally grateful for it when there’s no telling what summer rains will bring. At first sight of the garden, it can seem overwhelming with a healthy dash of excitement. But worry not! Your Garden Life crew will be on it starting the first week of April if the weather allows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5c049668-17d6-499d-9e37-e383300e547b/20220516_080244.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter - This is a fluctuating time of year between the weather and the amount of tasks we preform, but we have a solid list ready to check off once we begin our work. Here are our objectives for the coming weeks: Remove remaining plant debris Edge garden beds Fertilize with selective organic soil amendments Aerate garden beds This may not seem like a lot, but trust us: these tasks make all the difference for healthy, happy plants and garden beds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/9bd55156-2f2d-4eb7-8839-137d7cc0f1eb/IMG_4115.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter - Snow falling from the roof and plow damage can be tough on some plants over winter, cracking branches in shrubs and pulling perennials out of the ground. We do our best with these, but if you notice extensive damage yearly, these spaces could be an opportunity to rethink plant variety. If the snow from your roof or regular plowing constantly pummels a specific plant, it may be time to re-home that plant and go for something else entirely. Some shrubs may need structural protection (ie. A-frames or burlap) which we are happy to suggest and provide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254905735-IHUUHZZVPWRDEWA6CODH/IMG_4027.jpeg Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254905734-LXOCK3FRJDFRMTB66XZ3/IMG_4104.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254914467-4N0JQJH5W3DQC6D30FSE/IMG_4105.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254914434-ARIG8136UOALE1ULXKYJ/IMG_4125.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254915935-NUCVYAKLAPVNQ648FV2N/IMG_4185.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254922991-7C6NIXOZZ5S5LZ9CSEB0/IMG_4191.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679254923744-NUQ32SRASO2ZA5C054ZA/IMG_4226.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1679255110608-DTS3AKV70U6V6615XVME/IMG_4140.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-78myy monthly 0.5 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/fecb2fb7-2297-4fed-98db-5b728529a0c6/7c7ddfac7a6049eeb6374ccbae73d3dd.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter - Signs of Spring through Snow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/eb466eed-d042-482b-ac26-9bcc5093768b/Screenshot+2023-03-08+at+4.16.50+PM.png Newsletter - March Newsletter - The weeks before spring are an exciting time. Glimpses of warm weather and the smell of thawing ground can be great reminders of what we’re looking forward to in the coming seasons. We’ve been thinking about this ourselves and are in the office working on just that. In the mean time, as you are dreaming of spring projects and checking out your gardens on some of these sunny days, you may notice you’ve had some wildlife visitors through the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/58797da1-82df-44f9-8207-b7981eb52ec0/Photo_Apr_06_1_35_00_PM.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter - Deer are a common problem in New Hampshire gardens, and they can cause some real damage. If you’ve noticed any frayed breakage on stems or stripped foliage in shrubs or trees above the snow, deer could be seeking a meal in your gardens during winter. They are partial to new shoots, particularly on evergreens, which are staples in many gardens we care for. Whether on the woodland edge or in a foundational garden, we know you’re looking forward to seeing these plants bloom first thing in spring, so here are some suggestions if you notice any damage through the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/754eafb5-fe66-4c2d-a998-f851eb51706a/IMG_6136.jpeg Newsletter - March Newsletter - A simple diluted cocktail of soap and cayenne pepper or any hot sauce you’ve been holding onto that you’re unsure of what to do with. The smell alone can help keep them away, but if they do try it out, the spice can help keep them from coming back for that plant. Hanging fragrant soap around important or vulnerable plants can help ward off any deer browsing for a snack as well. Both of these can also be helpful to keep up with during the season if you know these hungry animals come back regardless of season. If this doesn’t seem to help, we would recommend hiring a pest control expert. For deer, there are local businesses who will spray these plants with a non-toxic deterrent that lasts several months. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-mlrm9 monthly 0.5 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/07a8460b-3984-48a6-bdaa-fe2836153fe5/Screen+Shot+2023-01-31+at+12.05.19+PM.png Newsletter - February Newsletter - A Warm Winter Greeting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/2258d753-be39-447d-b44d-421d84a83260/image-asset.jpeg Newsletter - February Newsletter - The Garden Life office is back in action! It’s hard not to be eager for longer, sun-filled days, but this time of year allows us to process and review last season while prepping for all the good to come in our upcoming one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/205745df-d820-4298-85b6-133fd8c43bce/Screen+Shot+2023-01-31+at+11.58.12+AM.png Newsletter - February Newsletter - In 2022 we started our season with less crew than the previous year which became problematic from the start. For this season, we plan on amping up our crews. We are thankful we have a veteran crew returning for our new season and they’re coming in with experience in your gardens. In the office we have been going through notes and photos to plan for small projects as well as assess plant and overall garden health. We also submit soil samples collected last year to UNH Extension Program to evaluate soil health. In planning, annuals are on our minds and we’ve started to design and order them from our good friend Mike Garrity of Garden Works who custom grows them for us. We heard a lot of clients ask for bigger annuals from the get go, so we are working with Mike to make that happen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/2e5b4dd7-27db-4658-b94c-be9d476088c7/image0.jpeg Newsletter - February Newsletter - In these winter months, we still have boots on the ground in the gardens. Woody trees and shrubs are dormant during this time, so we take the opportunity to prune out any dead or structurally problematic branches. This is better for the plants health, as fresh wounds on dormant plants are less susceptible to disease or fungus. Here’s how it goes: We start by pruning out any dead, diseased or broken branches Remove water sprouts and suckers. These are both forms of rapid growth which often lead to crossing or rubbing branches. Pruning these out allows the plant to focus energy into branches with better overall structure Check for crossing branches and V-shaped junctions to prevent rubbing and possible breakage Review overall structure, size and density of the plant. Often we prune to allow for more sunlight and airflow toward the inner part of plants which helps them stay green from the inside out Sterilize pruners to prevent disease from spreading to other plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/9d4855a3-990a-4367-b482-ce8b3d5d2d9d/Winterberrysnow.jpg Newsletter - February Newsletter - As always we keep our eye out on our garden visits. When are out pruning, we are looking for any evidence of pests in the gardens- typically deer and voles. Deer have an appetite for many soft evergreens, especially supple new growth. If you notice damage or see deer in your gardens during the winter, we suggest hanging or shaving fragrant soaps around plants and beds. And with that, we are off to a productive start for 2023, here’s to hoping you all are too! Please reach out if you have any questions or any garden dreams you’d like to bring to life this coming season. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-m7xx4 monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/92ebac65-ff9c-48ab-94cd-8b5f8a956130/PSX_20221117_114532.jpg Newsletter - December Newsletter - Preparing for Winter’s Slumber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/30270a5b-5bbc-42b2-95a7-aa6b975e1bd2/image0.jpeg Newsletter - December Newsletter - Our crew is back from the Thanksgiving holiday break, feeling refreshed and reflecting on the 2022 season. As a service-based business, we are so thankful for our amazing clients and the growing relationships with them and their gardens. It’s with sincere gratitude that we thank you for another great year and for having us in your gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/25aabe3a-1a7e-401c-9647-4c883e541022/0-1.jpg Newsletter - December Newsletter - That being said, we’re not quite done yet! During our break, we were able to gather trees and specialty greens to build holiday containers for clients per request. This is pretty different from the more technical things we do on the daily, allowing our creative side to take over to build beautiful holiday displays. If you aren’t on our list but would like decorative containers for your next holiday season, please reach out and let us know. if you are interested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a72d0037-bc84-40dc-94fc-d396ea797744/PSX_20221201_203240.jpg Newsletter - December Newsletter - From all of us here at Garden Life, we hope you have a restful and happy remainder of the year and we will see you in 2023! https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/november2022 monthly 0.5 2023-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/3196cfc1-8f5d-47d0-8a49-490cd98ebd8a/image4.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter - Hibernation Hymn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c7b40050-2fcd-4711-b7e7-349583226efe/image0.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter - As the leaves begin blanketing the gardens, we—like the plants—are preparing for our own hibernation. It’s been a busy season and we will certainly welcome some rest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/34876b8d-6cd8-4b44-85c4-6eaa5586c4b1/image0+%281%29.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter - We will be preparing the plants for their dormancy in the upcoming weeks. For young and tender evergreens, we will apply Wilt-Pruf. This waxy spray protects the delicate leaves of newly established or fragile plants from the drying winds of winter. This is also a good time of year to plant woody shrubs. The plants are already beginning their dormancy, so they are less ‘shocked’ by the stress of planting—and come spring, they’ll have plenty of rain to feed new roots and establish their footing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f6f0eae2-7f3b-4cca-a4d3-ee4b9d13ccf8/image2+%281%29.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter - We’ll also apply a final round of soil amendments to permeate into the ground over winter. This ensures the plants have the nutrients and energy they need when they wake in the spring. In a few weeks when woody shrubs and trees are fully dormant, we’ll begin our first rounds of pruning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/6925520a-2204-46d6-8ee6-387e0e1502bc/image1.jpeg Newsletter - November Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/september2022-xgmxz monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/39e5237d-389e-49a8-8c09-45cca29a999f/IMG_0526.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter - Mums the word https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/6c5a5c8b-a600-4eec-957f-2c38c916d197/IMG_6847.jpg Newsletter - October Newsletter - We’ve been busy planting fall annuals and getting in the autumnal spirit. With cooler temperatures and more reliable rain, it’s a great time to plant woody shrubs and perennials. The days are getting shorter and the plants are dying back to store up energy for the winter. We are helping some plants along by cutting foliage, but some plants we will strategically leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f428d8e7-9595-4d59-bee0-0e07d63df445/E7476D0F-6CAF-4255-97DE-3E6236A8E843.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter - The seed heads and twigs of many plants provide food and shelter for beneficial insects. The hollow stalks of grasses and perennials offer protected hideouts and hibernation spaces for solitary bees, caterpillars, and other pupae. The seeds of coneflowers (Echinacea), sneezeweed (Helenium), anise hyssop (Agastache) and others offer foraging opportunities for birds and other non-hibernating mammals as their stores get low mid-winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d7032efe-2126-4b54-b0f5-4d9c35731ad8/BCEE5467-896C-46CF-B643-C478F036F481.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter - Although it may seem a bit messy in the garden until we get significant snowfall, the benefits to the plants and soil are immeasurable. Our gardening activities are bolstered by the hidden operations of our insect friends, so this is our thank you to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/3d0c7896-2aa7-4d43-83ba-5102797591c6/IMG_2671.JPG Newsletter - October Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/september2022 monthly 0.5 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/6ee351b3-ebcf-46e1-8cd5-dec8e1674897/IMG_7677.JPG Newsletter - September Newsletter - Scarlet Sumac and Sedums https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a6e7ecb1-1b31-4d57-b925-fd9ab8bea872/IMG_4388.jpeg Newsletter - September Newsletter - The weather still rings of summer, however. We are officially experiencing a severe drought—our first since the winter of 2020. The plants are noticeably struggling from the depleted aquifers. This is an important time of year to provide woody plants with enough water to store energy for next season, so our teams have been diligently watering selective plants that are showing symptoms of drought stress. We have also observed some perennials’ foliage browning and dying back, so we are trimming plants to relieve them. Hopefully, with cooler nights on the horizon, the (somewhat) dependable Autumn rains, and our selective watering, the soil will be able to soak up enough moisture to prepare the plants for winter dormancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/50cb4c5e-55fc-4b95-a132-c098536cf97e/IMG_1548.jpg Newsletter - September Newsletter - Despite the drought, we are full steam ahead this month. We have several new employees joining the team after months of staff shortages. Like many other businesses, we had a tough time signing on anyone new this summer. Our current teams have been working extra hard to fill in the gaps, but fall is a great time to divide, transplant, and add new perennials and woody plants. The extra hands and added experience is a blessing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1826288a-488b-42ad-9df6-c5c3056f7355/IMG_0537.JPG Newsletter - September Newsletter - Finally, a humble request. If you could write us a review either on Houzz or Google, we would greatly appreciate it. For Google, just search “Garden Life LLC” and the side bar will show an option to write a review. Thank you in advance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/ca3a48fd-82a5-417a-9382-dce94ab29e0d/31104265660_d8b2ccb8fc_o.jpg Newsletter - September Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/august2022-6tty4 monthly 0.5 2022-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/79ee1cb6-2556-4d42-9321-23b674ef49d4/IMG_5165.JPG Newsletter - August Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e8345250-4be2-40a9-af5b-899e6740a6b0/IMG_5486.JPG Newsletter - August Newsletter - The July heat has finally spurred the annual flowers into abundance. We had a slow start this year with cooler temperatures and variable rains, but the plants seem to be making up for lost time. Their performance has become a recurring issue with periods of cold, rainy weather followed by hot and dry spells. We are working hard to adapt to these fluctuations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/99c05e67-8858-4156-bd09-0db445098800/IMG_5557.jpg Newsletter - August Newsletter - The crews are also battling numerous pests this season, particularly slugs and Japanese beetles. They have wreaked havoc on various annuals, like these dahlias (left). We treat these plants with neem or horticultural oil, which are highly effective deterrents. Horticultural oil can be toxic to beneficial insects, so we avoid spraying near any blooms. In good news, we’ve seen an abundance of bees this year and have spotted numerous hummingbird moths! Rachel, our butterfly expert crew leader, has been hatching monarchs at home to ensure their safe emergence from their cocoons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/fa3275c9-d1ff-4729-9df6-9826ceced2bc/IMG_5563.JPG Newsletter - August Newsletter - Speaking of annuals: we are prepping our fall annuals orders in the coming weeks, so please let us know if you have any special requests! Our general garden care tasks continue this month and we are avoiding planting until September. We will also be conditioning gardens with fertilizers and amendments and tackling some light pruning. Let us know if you have any questions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/4b4050b6-6c80-42ff-bee8-40d007edf6aa/IMG_5568.jpg Newsletter - August Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/july2022 monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/512ad43a-fb6e-4a6a-b07a-5492e1c8206b/unnamed-1.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter - Soil Soliloquy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c7730991-e41c-4234-8a45-d6d750936c40/unnamed-5.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter - How spring flies! With the hectic nature of early season gardening tasks behind us, July is a great time to hone in on plant and soil health. Soil is the foundational backbone of the garden. Nearly all garden “goods” are a result of healthy soil, and nearly all the ills can be remedied by improving soil to nourish struggling plants. Soil is like a baby: it needs to be fed, watered, and it should be shaded from the sun. (Notice we never say “dirt”? We believe dirt is dead, whereas soil is a living, bountiful collection of goodness.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/6a56b670-ffc4-4155-a62a-90c121a9d522/IMG_3055.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter - Though we’ve had decent rain this year, clayey and compact soils need some help soaking up water. We aerate using pitchforks and a nifty tool called a broadfork to loosen dry, compact earth. Not only does this bring water deeper into the cool layers of soil, it enables roots to breathe and expand. We will also spread amendments and fertilizers based on soil test results taken last fall. Aerating helps bring these amendments to plants’ roots rather than washing away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e6fb4ebf-539b-4908-aaec-f222597078b8/IMG_1366.jpg Newsletter - July Newsletter - Other garden tasks for July include pruning rhododendrons and lilacs, and managing the hydrangea worms that “sew” leaves shut around budding blooms. Finally—check out “Tim the Woodpecker Whisperer”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/6f0fae84-600d-43a6-9343-a71507274708/IMG_6349.jpeg Newsletter - July Newsletter - The poppies are popping and the daisies are dazzling! The gardens are flush with blooms and buds, and we hope you are enjoying them as much as we are. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-men7c monthly 0.5 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c3369a90-2bee-4b70-9e56-149d9601e07c/Peonies.JPG Newsletter - June Newsletter - Gardening with Nature: Chaos and Order https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a9c39da0-5203-4633-957a-4b025e905226/IMG_0766.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - The poppies are popping and the daisies are dazzling! The gardens are flush with blooms and buds, and we hope you are enjoying them as much as we are. This time of year, we must contend with the fact that gardens are far from stagnant. Their dynamism creates challenges and opportunities year after year. What may have once been a sunny patch of garden gets shaded by a tree and becomes a woodland garden; a tree is felled by a storm and now a patch of sun burns the hosta leaves and dries the astilbes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/878feba8-b52b-4233-a994-806980bfd507/IMG_2721.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - We design gardens with short- and long-term success in mind, but our orderly tendencies cannot control the chaotic phenomenons of nature. This month, we are acting as garden chiropractors, adjusting plants for better performance and beauty. Some perennials, like irises, need to be divided every three to five years to avoid crowding out and decreased blooms. Others are so aggressive or competitive that we remove significant portions of the plant every year lest it engulf the whole garden. (We’re talking about you, vinca). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/9212481d-9651-4c26-8832-c37d483d4c7b/_NJV8684-Edit.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - We’ve also resumed our typical garden care routine: deadheading, weeding, fertilizing annuals, and watering. Please reach out if you have some garden adjustments you’d like made! The Garden Life Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/f5581b0c-ce27-4211-a70a-c5ead4b5b8db/IMG_1031.jpg Newsletter - June Newsletter - The poppies are popping and the daisies are dazzling! The gardens are flush with blooms and buds, and we hope you are enjoying them as much as we are. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-sjzed monthly 0.5 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1886c7ac-a5ba-4452-8eb1-a2d41d597cf0/IMG_5247.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter - Buds, birds and blooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/81d79480-ca33-4fe2-9cc9-7a7da529c771/Lilac+%27sensation%27+2.JPG Newsletter - May Newsletter - What a fantastic time of year to be in New Hampshire. Buds are bursting, birds are chirping, and the nippy morning chill gives way to a delightful sunny day. It’s difficult to avoid stopping at every cherry tree and every lilac to inhale the perfume and wonder at the bees. This lilac (Syringa v. ‘Sensation’) is two-toned and deliciously fragrant. It grows 10-15’ tall and wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/e3f52ede-2ce3-4d71-9d61-8f6e4ddb7f81/Tulips+and+phlox.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter - Like the bees, we are buzzing around raking, refreshing mulch, fertilizing, applying soil amendments and edging in preparation for our last frost date around May 17th (fingers crossed). Our “annuals week” begins May 23rd with the delivery of several thousand impatiens, petunias, sweet alyssum and dozens of other varieties. Our friend and local plant guru Mike Gerrity grows our special order in his Pittsfield greenhouses starting in January. The delivery is quite a sight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/49d2850d-3760-4709-a839-0ba105b7b1eb/Evergreen+new+growth.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter - We are also planting perennials, trees and shrubs before the weather is too hot. Since the pandemic began, nurseries have been overwhelmed with high demand for plants and low supply from growers. We are doing everything we can to secure specified varieties and sizes, but it’s not always possible or feasible. Please let us know if you would like any specific plants and whether or not substitutes are acceptable. The Garden Life Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c9a752df-f4ec-42ac-bc39-fd64556508af/Fruit+tree+3.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/b9c17a8a-8a48-4d96-94ee-28c0487c0c1c/Robin+Eggs Newsletter - May Newsletter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1645011934705-AGUR2K5TGTO4Q67QFY6S/Irises+copy.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1651143047499-21IL6OAL51G6PJTBWKLD/5_16_17.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1651142754429-3ZXT7FY4UXF4BGTFG8UN/_DSC9318.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1651142773415-G6OQSVTITJATRWBXA9JU/Annuals+in+Planter+in+City+Enviroment+copy.jpg Newsletter - May Newsletter https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter-6ndd7-2rrgk monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/acece72f-5ad7-4383-b531-1158ae19d2c0/Daffodils.JPG Newsletter - April Newsletter - Delightful daffodils https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1c244cc0-6267-4cd2-9ef9-8ded02666098/Lilac+bud.png Newsletter - April Newsletter - Happy Spring! Our days and nights are back in balance at last. Though it’s nearly imperceptible, the soil is reawakening and bulbs are spending their last bit of stored energy to end hibernation. Lilac buds are ready to burst, and they are quite a delight to witness (pictured left). Daffodils have pushed their rugged greens from deep below other plants to show off their tea cup flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1645010098699-ZWLTO95QPI01X6M845NM/unsplash-image-ecHiVjxI3fw.jpg Newsletter - April Newsletter - Speaking of showing off: the botanical name for daffodils is Narcissus, but not because they are self-obsessed. The flowers have narcotic effects and are named from the Greek word narkissos, or numbness. The mythological Narcissus turned into a daffodil after dying of self-obsession and was thus given the name. In short, daffodils are older than Greek myths. Enough about etymology. We will begin our spring cleaning tasks on April 4th if the weather cooperates. This is always a chaotic time of year between the weather and our laundry list of undertakings. What the snow hid from view for four months requires much attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5de832e6-acfb-4beb-be13-71d6e681da3d/Forsythia.jpeg Newsletter - April Newsletter - Here are our objectives for the coming weeks: Remove remaining plants debris Edge beds Fertilize Spread compost Mulch where needed Aerate the soil Then there is the plow damage: heaps of stone thrown into plants, snow banks crushing shrubs, and chunks of lawn strewn about. We will do our best to remedy these, but lawns requiring intensive repair may need separate attention. https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/march-newsletter monthly 0.5 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5befe84b-119b-42c8-91a1-9d4eede0e7ca/snow-melting-and-crocus-flower-footage-088424228_prevstill.jpeg Newsletter - March Newsletter - Bring on the bulbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/8930247a-83d6-4384-a1fe-86993fefec6a/daffodils+and+forsythia.JPG Newsletter - March Newsletter - The days are certainly getting longer. With the vernal equinox just three weeks away, our hearts are aflutter with anticipation: crocus and snowdrops and hyacinths and daffodils—little peeks of joy through the snow. While we wait for blooms, March is the best time of year to prune many woody plants, including mature fruit trees, both ornamental and edible. Because plants are dormant, the wounds from pruning are less prone to disease and fungal pressures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/d5099e48-b834-4f46-b475-e9ca4ccef27c/ht109-55.gif Newsletter - March Newsletter - Here is a pared down version of our process: Prune all dead, broken and diseased branches. Remove water sprouts. These upright offshoots grow rapidly and deprive energy that should be used by other wanted structural branches. The upright growth of water sprouts often crosses other fruit-bearing branches, which causes rubbing and disease pressure at the wound. Remove crossing branches and any V-shaped junctions where splitting may occur. Consider overall size, form and density of the branches. Remove those that may break under the weight of the fruit, hog sunlight, or reduce airflow to the inner canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/c4bef082-053d-4ee1-805a-664a0bcb9d20/Fruit+tree.jpg Newsletter - March Newsletter - For mature fruit trees, this is a biennial activity. This is in part due to the “boom and bust” cycle of some fruit trees, notably apples and pears. Alternate bearing is normal: when there is a great growing season, the tree puts its energy into bearing generous fruit. However, the tree’s energy is divided into fruiting and setting buds for the following year. This trade-off of resources means less fruit the following year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/78363ab2-d340-4cfd-84f2-9036e755c89b/Bluebirds+in+NEW+LONDON Newsletter - March Newsletter - First Eastern Bluebird Sighting! February 5th, 2022 https://www.gardenlifenh.com/newsletter/february2022-wmykw monthly 0.5 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/5f76eccc-4fb6-4268-9d57-f38f3157a179/February+Hellebores.jpg Newsletter - February Newsletter - A warm hello from the depths of winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/1c19f4ca-b7e1-44ed-80c4-3a106e8166c4/Hamamelis.jpg Newsletter - February Newsletter - This is also the time of year when deer and rodents become desperate for food. Deer will browse on nearly anything that peeks out above the snow. They are particularly fond of evergreens and young shoots, resulting in misshapen shrubs and barren stems. You can identify deer browse damage by stripped foliage or the frayed breakage on stems. Rodents, on the other hand, will munch on the bark and roots of plants (like in the images below). If they damage the cambium layer (the nutrient and water transport system), the plant could be irreparably damaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/a46b27f7-6d0f-4451-ad4b-78dc7e65e819/Rodent+Damage.png Newsletter - February Newsletter - We suggest using a combination of several go-to deterrents for deer and rodents. A simple diluted cocktail of soap and cayenne pepper (or that inedible hot sauce that’s sat in your cupboard for years) sprayed on the foliage and stems should do the trick. Hanging bars of fragrant soap is also an effective way of warding off the browsing deer. Finally, sonic repellants produce high-frequency sounds to irritate rodents (skip the solar- and battery-powered ones for winter). If the deer and rodents seem to outsmart all your defense techniques, we’d recommend hiring a pest control expert. For deer, there are local businesses who will spray a non-toxic deterrent that lasts several months. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e2e0f14f8260c15cdf7dd/3ffe85e3-f742-41a8-adaa-ff2ee050523d/Pruning+4.jpeg Newsletter - February Newsletter - Unlike the deer and rodents of our white wilderness, we will be outside this month pruning and shaping plants in helpful ways. In their deep winter dormancy, we prune the deciduous trees and shrubs of any branches that cross, have died, or are structurally and visually awkward. 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