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Plant Care Tips
Seasonal guidance from Chris Gaydula to keep your garden thriving throughout the year.
Seasonal Care Calendar
Follow these seasonal tasks to keep your Pennsylvania garden healthy and beautiful all year long.
Spring
- Clean up winter debris and dead foliage
- Prune dormant trees and shrubs before buds break
- Apply fresh mulch to beds (2-3 inch depth)
- Divide and transplant perennials
- Start seeds indoors for summer annuals
- Fertilize lawns and garden beds with organic compost
Summer
- Water deeply and less frequently (early morning best)
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
- Monitor for pests and treat organically when needed
- Harvest vegetables regularly to keep plants producing
- Cut back early-blooming perennials for a second flush
- Weed regularly before weeds set seed
Fall
- Plant spring-blooming bulbs before ground freezes
- Aerate and overseed lawns for thick spring growth
- Cut back spent perennials (leave some for wildlife)
- Apply compost and leaf mulch to protect soil
- Wrap young trees to prevent animal damage
- Drain and store hoses and irrigation systems
Winter
- Plan next year's garden layout and order seeds
- Prune dormant deciduous trees and shrubs
- Protect tender plants with burlap or frost cloth
- Check stored bulbs and tubers for rot
- Service and sharpen garden tools
- Apply anti-desiccant spray to broadleaf evergreens
Plant Guides
Chris\'s recommendations for specific garden situations in the Bucks County area.
Deer-Resistant Favorites
Plants that thrive in our area while deterring deer: Lavender, Boxwood, Daffodils, Russian Sage, Bleeding Heart, and Coneflower.
Native Powerhouses
Pennsylvania native plants that support pollinators and require less maintenance: Wild Bergamot, Joe Pye Weed, Goldenrod, and New England Aster.
Shade Garden Stars
Beautiful plants for shady areas: Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe, Hellebores, and Woodland Phlox bring life to even the darkest corners.
Have a Plant Question?
Chris loves educating customers about their plants. Whether you are dealing with a pest problem, unsure about pruning timing, or need advice on what to plant next, reach out for personalized guidance.
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Contact us today for a free garden consultation. We also offer FREE garden designs with 3D computer imagery so you can see what your garden will look like before a plant is even put in the ground.
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