A few months back I did a really extensive post about My Big Perennial Bed with a listing and description of pretty much every plant in the bed. Now I’d like to show off the plants in the bed month by month as they bloom or just look really nice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Where can I buy large quantities of purple phlox to grow or resell?
A. We only reveal wholesale sources in the members area. If you’re curious about that, you can watch the overview video there.
Q. What should you do if arborvitae are cut back too hard and leave a hole?
A. If it gets enough sunlight, it will fix itself.
Q. Should you cut perennials all the way back in the fall?
A. Yes, most of them get cut off right at the ground in the fall.
Q. How do you deal with weeds in a perennial bed like phlox?
A. Everything in my perennial bed gets cut down, the weeds get pulled, then I apply a pre-emergent and rake it in. That keeps things under control going into the next season.
Q. Are there perennials that bloom all summer long?
A. Not that I can think of. Most perennials don’t bloom the entire summer.
Hi, I am wanting to fill a large area with the purple phlox and to perhaps grow some to sell, can you tell me where that I can purchase quantities of this plant? thanks Rod Wilson
Rod,
We only reveal wholesale sources in the members area. If you are curious about our members area, watch the movie here;
https://secure.backyardgrowers.com/business-center
hello my gmas tree are being cut like tomorrow early June in mn its almost 80 degrees here already can I still root these? how do I the normal way? should I put some in a fridge first for 4t days they already have seeds on the bright green seeds
??? not sure what plant you are asking about.
Mike,
I planted arborvitae’s in 1985 around my deck. They are beautiful, still today.
But, I have a serious question. Last summer (2023) I had some workmen “trim” back one of the bushes. Oh dear. I couldn’t believe my eyes. They had cut the branches out all the way back to the trunk. I now have a gaping hole. How can I fix it? Or will it fix itself?
Marjorie, if it gets enough sunlight it will fix itself.
Hi Mike, Like a worn letter from home, I love reading your emails! I am an old Ohioan transplated to the Boston area with a lard garden aroudn my home. YES. 30% vinegar will clean rust off your tools. I throw scissors, scrfew drivers, —you name it and let them soak. Sometimes it takes about an hour, sometimes longer or a second “dip”. But they do clean very nicely. Many uses for that gallon jug of vineagr which I bought YESTERDAY.
I keep my hand tools on a long magnet above my kitchen sink. I found an old pair of Wiss scissors in the dirt and they also have cleaned up…with stains but sharpen nicely.
Keep ’em comin’.
Thanks for the tips Marsha!
do you ship plants in the mail?
Gale,
I do not but tons of our members do. See this video, https://secure.backyardgrowers.com/business-center
I have a bed of phlox, however, weeds are growing up between them and are difficult to remove. Should I cut them all down now in the Fall. Please advise.
Thanks,
Mike B Voluntown CT.
Mike,
Everything in my perennial bed will get cut down soon and the weeds pulled, pre emergent applied and raked in.
Are there any perennials that are low to the ground (for a border) that bloom all summer long?
Patti,
Not that I can think of. Most perennials do not bloom the entire summer.
Hi Mike.
Im an amatuer gardener getting interested in plant cuttings. I live in northern arizona. I have corn, chickbeans, melon, lentils seeding now alongside native grasses and milkweed. Purchased your book a few weeks back. I had a question about my orders status and cant find a confirmation how can i contact best?
Thanks,
Jim
Jim,
I sent your question to Duston, he should contact you today about that order. You can contact him at [email protected] or [email protected]
Beautiful color ! Just what early spring needs ( I know my garden lacks) . Do you just shear to ground level in fall/winter ?
Melanie,
Yes, most get cut off at the ground in the fall.