Evening Primrose – A favorite among Bats! By Susu Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Oct 17, 2024 Since October is Bat Month, I thought I would honor them by writing about a plant that they love for its nectar and that they help pollinate. Providing native plants for bats […]
Read MoreFall Cleanup …not in my garden & here’s why! By Susu Fiske of Inland Bays Garden Center special to the Coastal Point I love bird watching (and so do my cats) from my living room window. I am always amazed by the different ones that come to my gardens and feeders. Imagine if I cut […]
Read MoreWho doesn’t love the glowing reds, yellows, oranges and all the other colors that make autumn so beautiful? Did you ever wonder what the mechanism is, or how to get more of that beauty in your yard? Growing conditions throughout the season affect fall color, as does current weather. Fall leaf colors are due to […]
Read MoreLiz Nalle of Inland Bays Garden Center, recently presented at a luncheon meeting of the Lord Baltimore Women’s Club. Liz explained the importance of both light (southern exposure is best) and water for healthy plant growth. Watering can be tricky business, she notes, because it’s easy to make mistakes — either too little or too […]
Read MoreWith immense flower heads, hydrangeas have an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Colors are beautiful, with clear blues, vibrant pinks, frosty whites, lavender, and rose. Easy to grow, these are a summer staple in our area, a must in any partly shaded area. Hydrangeas don’t mind our sandy soil, you can see them […]
Read MoreIt’s in full bloom now, so you may have noticed a small/medium sized tree blooming white along our roadsides the past few weeks – blooming white, in round flower clusters. It’s everywhere, up and down our major and minor roads and in fields. These trees are descendants of the Bradford Pear, a cultivated variety of […]
Read MoreIf you look closely, many pollinating insects and their eggs can be found under fallen leaves and in the stems of your plants as they wait to emerge with the warmer temperatures. The Xerces Society points out, “just like bears, many pollinators hibernate through the winter—and they may need a little help to survive until spring.” So, […]
Read MoreMay is the busiest month in the garden with plenty to do and lots to enjoy! Time to plant trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, perennials and fruit plants of all types.
Read MoreClean Your Garden and remove weeds, winter mulch and debris before digging and preparing the garden for planting. After clearing all the debris, nourish your soil with compost or well-rotted manure. If you don’t have compost or manure, apply a slow-release fertilizer. Select and Plant Perennial Herbs such as Thyme, Lavender, Oregano, Chives, Mint and […]
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