Nothing says spring like the American robin. Most years my mom and I will call each other when we see our first robin. There is something uplifting about seeing them. Maybe because they singal the end of winter and the promise of spring. American robins can be found throughout most of North America from the…
Tag: winter
Is This Plant Dead?
You hear these terms – “the dead of winter” and “dead to the world”, but what do they really mean? In most cases, they’re exaggerations or synonyms for other situations; in this case, really cold weather with no end in sight and really, really tired. In the plant world, the question of “is this plant…
Evergreen Shrub Protection in Winter
This is winter in Nebraska. Winter in Nebraska is by definition “variable”. Long term residents seemingly are always telling newcomers that it’s colder this year or wetter this year or dryer this year or more up and down this year. To sum, this is winter in Nebraska…variable. As a result of variable conditions, especially…
New Turf in Late Fall
After the scourges of summer, many of us replanted or renovated the turf around homes and throughout the landscape. As the winter sets in, there are a few steps to take to increase the odds of survival and regrowth next spring. Perhaps the most important “to do” is to keep the soil moist…not soggy…
Winter is Coming: Prepare your Fruit Trees and Shrubs
While the end of the garden season has basically flown past us with a flash of frost and freeze, there are still some things you need to do to prepare your garden for winter. Fruit trees and shrubs are no different, as there are some things you should do or prepare to do before the…