Cutting Back Most perennials can be cut back in fall, though some (like ornamental grasses) prefer to remain standing for the winter. Those left standing

The summer to fall transition continues in September. The days can be summer-like at the beginning of the month, and downright chilly, possibly even frosty,

Keep your late-summer garden looking fantastic with these tips for your August Garden.  1. Divide Perennial FlowersAugust is the best time to dig and divide

July is mid-summer in Wisconsin and often planting in the garden is put on hold because it is too hot and dry. However, that doesn’t

After the mad rush of spring planting and garden maintenance, it is a relief to take a more leisurely, yet studied approach to the perennial

Being of German (and other East European descent) the Radtke Family has been aware of the legend of the Ice Saints for many years. It’s

We do our best to send out “hardened off” plants.  However, some things are susceptible to damage when the temperatures get below 30°F.  The following

Weather in Wisconsin is definitely unpredictable. Will it be an early spring? Or will Mother Nature keep winter in the forecast for way longer than

Say WHAT!?  It may not feel like it, as we write this during the coldest temps we’ve experienced in southeast Wisconsin this winter, but SPRING

It has been an early spring here in Southeastern Wisconsin. Probably a good 2 weeks ahead of the average by our reckoning. Here at the