Seasonal Gardening Tips
As the seasons change, so too do the gardening chores, plants in bloom, and dreams for "what's next?" This section of The Gardeners' List website covers tips for what to do in your garden each season of the year. We're still building this section so let us know what you'd like to see. And come back often to see what's been added!
Summer Gardening
August Gardening Tasks - Even in the dog days of summer, the garden needs tending. Here's what to do in the August zone 6 garden.
July Gardening Tasks - Take time to enjoy your garden this month, but don't forget to weed and water. For zone 6 gardens.
June Gardening Tasks - Everything that needs to be done in the June garden (for zone 6 gardens).
Controlling White Grubs and Japanese Beetles in the Connecticut Home Garden - Are Japanese beetles destroying your garden? Find out how to control them and their cousins before all your plants are defoliated.
Spring Gardening
May Gardening Tasks - What to do, and not do, in the May garden (for zone 6 gardens).
March / April Gardening Tasks - The must-do's, should-do's, and nice-to-do's in the April garden (for zone 6 gardens).
Dividing Perennial Plants - See our tips on what to divide, when, and how.
Growing Plants From Seed - Sowing dates, seed-starting facts, and the many type of containers for growing seedlings.
Preventing Late Blight in the CT Home Garden - Before you plant, learn what to do to protect your tomatoes from this destructive and highly infectious disease.
Controlling Red Lily Leaf Beetle - Each spring, these destructive pests decimate lilies and fritillaries. Learn the facts about these beetles and how to prevent damage to your plants.
Winter / Holiday Season
Buying and Caring for Poinsettias - What to look for and how to keep poinsettias blooming through the holidays.
Decorating With a Live Christmas Tree - Don't end up with your holiday gifts underneath a dead tree - learn how keep a live Christmas tree alive and looking beautiful through the holiday season.