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February is for: -planning any landscape projects you want to do in Spring -selecting in buying seeds for annuals -washing and sanitizing your seed starting supplies -purchase seed starting mix -sharpen and clean your pruning tools I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #gardening #garden #february
February is for: -planning any landscape projects you want to do in Spring -selecting in buying seeds for annuals -washing and sanitizing your seed starting supplies -purchase seed starting mix -sharpen and clean your pruning tools I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #gardening #garden #february
Spring Bloomers: Forsythia magnolia Weigela Cherry trees and shrubs Vernal witch hazel Fothergilla flowering quince Viburnum Cornelius and Cherry flowering dogwood Lilac Redbud Azalea Rhododendron Ninebark I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #gardening #pruning #gardeningtips
Spring Bloomers: Forsythia magnolia Weigela Cherry trees and shrubs Vernal witch hazel Fothergilla flowering quince Viburnum Cornelius and Cherry flowering dogwood Lilac Redbud Azalea Rhododendron Ninebark I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area from March until November. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also do virtual sessions for people that don’t live near me. From plant selection and design, flowers to vegetables and of course, pruning, book a session with me on my website at PowersPlants.com! My calendar opens up new appointments every week so check back weekly during the season! #gardening #pruning #gardeningtips
Late winter (February-early March in the Midwest) is the BEST time for major pruning because the plant is still dormant. #homeandgardenig #gardenprep #pruningseason 😴Pruning while dormant reduces stress and helps prevent disease. ✂️You can safely remove up to 1/3 of the oldest stems at ground level to rejuvenate an overgrown bush. 💪🏼Heavy winter pruning = fewer flowers/ berries that year, but stronger, healthier growth long term. 🔥lf you want that bright red fall color to stay full and vibrant, avoid shearing it into a tight ball every year — thinning cuts are better than hedge-trimming. 🌬️In Zone 5-6 (most of the Midwest), wait until the coldest temps are past but before you see buds swelling. 👩🏼‍🌾Pro tip: If it’s seriously overgrown, you can cut it back to 6-12 inches from the ground in late winter — it will come back.
Late winter (February-early March in the Midwest) is the BEST time for major pruning because the plant is still dormant. #homeandgardenig #gardenprep #pruningseason 😴Pruning while dormant reduces stress and helps prevent disease. ✂️You can safely remove up to 1/3 of the oldest stems at ground level to rejuvenate an overgrown bush. 💪🏼Heavy winter pruning = fewer flowers/ berries that year, but stronger, healthier growth long term. 🔥lf you want that bright red fall color to stay full and vibrant, avoid shearing it into a tight ball every year — thinning cuts are better than hedge-trimming. 🌬️In Zone 5-6 (most of the Midwest), wait until the coldest temps are past but before you see buds swelling. 👩🏼‍🌾Pro tip: If it’s seriously overgrown, you can cut it back to 6-12 inches from the ground in late winter — it will come back.
For a significant pruning on a burning bush, the best time is late winter to early spring before new growth starts. → less stress In Zone 6 (Illinois/Midwest), that means: Late February through March is ideal. #pruning #earlyspring #gardentips 🌱You won’t remove new growth energy 💪🏼lt will regrow full and strong in spring 🔥You avoid ruining the famous red fall color cycle less
For a significant pruning on a burning bush, the best time is late winter to early spring before new growth starts. → less stress In Zone 6 (Illinois/Midwest), that means: Late February through March is ideal. #pruning #earlyspring #gardentips 🌱You won’t remove new growth energy 💪🏼lt will regrow full and strong in spring 🔥You avoid ruining the famous red fall color cycle less
Winter is prime time for strategic pruning and our team is in full garden mode. ✂️🌿 At the garden center, we’re currently pruning: • Deciduous trees to improve structure and remove crossing branches • Ornamental shrubs to encourage fuller spring growth Why prune in winter? Plants are dormant, which means less stress, better visibility of branch structure, and a stronger flush of growth once spring hits. Advice from our managers: ✔ Cut back to an outward-facing bud to shape properly ✔ Sanitize pruners between plants ✔ Don’t over-prune early bloomers before they flower Pruning isn’t just maintenance. It’s plant health, structure, and setting the stage for an incredible spring season. Stop by if you have questions or bring photos of what you’re working on. We’re happy to guide you. 🌱 #WinterPruning #GardenCenterLife #PlantCare #GroundsManagement #PruningSeason
Winter is prime time for strategic pruning and our team is in full garden mode. ✂️🌿 At the garden center, we’re currently pruning: • Deciduous trees to improve structure and remove crossing branches • Ornamental shrubs to encourage fuller spring growth Why prune in winter? Plants are dormant, which means less stress, better visibility of branch structure, and a stronger flush of growth once spring hits. Advice from our managers: ✔ Cut back to an outward-facing bud to shape properly ✔ Sanitize pruners between plants ✔ Don’t over-prune early bloomers before they flower Pruning isn’t just maintenance. It’s plant health, structure, and setting the stage for an incredible spring season. Stop by if you have questions or bring photos of what you’re working on. We’re happy to guide you. 🌱 #WinterPruning #GardenCenterLife #PlantCare #GroundsManagement #PruningSeason
Pruning questions always spike right after a freeze, especially when warm weather follows close behind. I understand the urge. Things look messy. Spring feels close. But after a freeze, not everything needs to be cut back right away. Here’s how I approach cleanup in my Texas garden: 🍃Check the long-range forecast regularly. 🌿Once it is clear, I get started. • Soft, collapsed growth on tropicals or tropical-like plants can be removed to prevent decay • Perennials -look for new growth at the base • Woody plants often need time! Living tissue is frequently protected beneath damaged branches • Shrubs and trees usually tell the story just as new growth begins The most common misstep I see isn’t not pruning. It’s pruning too soon. Right now, I’m focused on cleanup where it’s clearly needed and watching closely, then moving on to roses and hardy perennials. In warm climates, timing matters more than tidiness. If you want clear guidance on what to cut, what to leave, and when, I share that on Substack. Link in bio. 💬 Are you more tempted to prune right away or to wait and see? Keep Growing, Charla #pruning #whentoprune #texasgardening
Pruning questions always spike right after a freeze, especially when warm weather follows close behind. I understand the urge. Things look messy. Spring feels close. But after a freeze, not everything needs to be cut back right away. Here’s how I approach cleanup in my Texas garden: 🍃Check the long-range forecast regularly. 🌿Once it is clear, I get started. • Soft, collapsed growth on tropicals or tropical-like plants can be removed to prevent decay • Perennials -look for new growth at the base • Woody plants often need time! Living tissue is frequently protected beneath damaged branches • Shrubs and trees usually tell the story just as new growth begins The most common misstep I see isn’t not pruning. It’s pruning too soon. Right now, I’m focused on cleanup where it’s clearly needed and watching closely, then moving on to roses and hardy perennials. In warm climates, timing matters more than tidiness. If you want clear guidance on what to cut, what to leave, and when, I share that on Substack. Link in bio. 💬 Are you more tempted to prune right away or to wait and see? Keep Growing, Charla #pruning #whentoprune #texasgardening
Pruning season is here! Not sure when to grab the pruners? It’s easier than you think. Most shrubs and trees fall into two simple pruning groups: 🌱 Group 1 – Late Winter to Early Spring (Jan–Mar) These bloom on new growth, so now is the time! Think crape myrtle, butterfly bush, vitex, barberry, rose of Sharon, tea olive, fatsia, and liriope. 🌸 Group 2 – After They Bloom These set their flower buds earlier, so wait until the show is over before pruning. This includes azaleas, gardenias, hydrangeas, loropetalum, viburnum, lilac, weigela, and more. Right plant + right timing = better blooms and healthier plants all season long. If you’re unsure when (or how much) to prune, we’re always happy to help! And don’t forget to check out our classes and workshops for more pruning and planting tips. Let’s SPRING into action! #FairviewGardenCenter #GardenTips #PruningGuide #SpringGardening #PlantSmart GardenEducation 🌿✂️
Pruning season is here! Not sure when to grab the pruners? It’s easier than you think. Most shrubs and trees fall into two simple pruning groups: 🌱 Group 1 – Late Winter to Early Spring (Jan–Mar) These bloom on new growth, so now is the time! Think crape myrtle, butterfly bush, vitex, barberry, rose of Sharon, tea olive, fatsia, and liriope. 🌸 Group 2 – After They Bloom These set their flower buds earlier, so wait until the show is over before pruning. This includes azaleas, gardenias, hydrangeas, loropetalum, viburnum, lilac, weigela, and more. Right plant + right timing = better blooms and healthier plants all season long. If you’re unsure when (or how much) to prune, we’re always happy to help! And don’t forget to check out our classes and workshops for more pruning and planting tips. Let’s SPRING into action! #FairviewGardenCenter #GardenTips #PruningGuide #SpringGardening #PlantSmart GardenEducation 🌿✂️
Don’t Forget to Cut Back Your Plants This Winter! Which plants in your yard should you cut back in winter? Why, when, and how should you go about doing this? Ryan Covington and pruning expert Nathan Dunham walk us through the correct way to get your landscape looking its best come Spring, addressing everything from pruning roses to cutting back your perennials and even what NOT to do to your crape myrtles! Whacking around on your beloved plants can be a bit nerve-wracking when you’re unsure if you’re doing it properly — but Covington’s Nursery is here to help. 🌿 Let’s Grow Together! 😍
Don’t Forget to Cut Back Your Plants This Winter! Which plants in your yard should you cut back in winter? Why, when, and how should you go about doing this? Ryan Covington and pruning expert Nathan Dunham walk us through the correct way to get your landscape looking its best come Spring, addressing everything from pruning roses to cutting back your perennials and even what NOT to do to your crape myrtles! Whacking around on your beloved plants can be a bit nerve-wracking when you’re unsure if you’re doing it properly — but Covington’s Nursery is here to help. 🌿 Let’s Grow Together! 😍
Part 2 of your spring reset 🌿 Here’s how you stop weeds before they take over: Use a Dutch Push Hoe when they’re tiny. Not big. Not flowering. Tiny. You’re not digging. You’re not turning soil. You’re slicing the top ½ inch and breaking the root on a dry day so the sun finishes the job. This is how naturalistic gardens stay clean without chemicals and without spending your whole summer on your knees. Read the full spring cut-back + weed prevention strategy: https://www.shanellerabichev.com/blog/its-officially-cut-back-season Dutch push hoe I use: https://a.co/d/06DPVZaB Link in bio 🌿 #seattlegardens #seattlegardendesign #pnwgarden #naturalisticgarden #springgardening
Part 2 of your spring reset 🌿 Here’s how you stop weeds before they take over: Use a Dutch Push Hoe when they’re tiny. Not big. Not flowering. Tiny. You’re not digging. You’re not turning soil. You’re slicing the top ½ inch and breaking the root on a dry day so the sun finishes the job. This is how naturalistic gardens stay clean without chemicals and without spending your whole summer on your knees. Read the full spring cut-back + weed prevention strategy: https://www.shanellerabichev.com/blog/its-officially-cut-back-season Dutch push hoe I use: https://a.co/d/06DPVZaB Link in bio 🌿 #seattlegardens #seattlegardendesign #pnwgarden #naturalisticgarden #springgardening
I always get questions from clients about pruning shrubs. And that’s understandable because the answer is pretty much always, “it depends.” Let me try and demystify that in a few videos, because it’s time to start pruning shrubs that respond well to being pruned while dormant. About me: I’m a garden designer and consultant based in Madison, WI. I work with clients to beautify and make their yards more sustainable by reducing unnecessary lawn and adding more native plants. Follow for gardening advice and pretty flowers! #wisconsingardening #gardenconsultant #gardencoach #pruning #gardeningtips
I always get questions from clients about pruning shrubs. And that’s understandable because the answer is pretty much always, “it depends.” Let me try and demystify that in a few videos, because it’s time to start pruning shrubs that respond well to being pruned while dormant. About me: I’m a garden designer and consultant based in Madison, WI. I work with clients to beautify and make their yards more sustainable by reducing unnecessary lawn and adding more native plants. Follow for gardening advice and pretty flowers! #wisconsingardening #gardenconsultant #gardencoach #pruning #gardeningtips
Slow cut-back season is here 🌾✨ I don’t rush it. I cut back slowly — editing as I go, dividing what’s ready, and leaving space for nesting bugs and overwintering wildlife. Those hollow stems? Habitat. That messy crown? Protection. Those seed heads? Food. A naturalistic garden isn’t just about how it looks in summer — it’s about how you steward it in late winter and early spring. If you want to cut back in a way that protects your soil, strengthens your plants, and supports your ecosystem… I wrote the full guide for you. Read it here → https://www.shanellerabichev.com/blog/its-officially-cut-back-season #SeattleGardening #PNWGardens #NaturalisticGarden #CutBackSeason #WildlifeGarden
Slow cut-back season is here 🌾✨ I don’t rush it. I cut back slowly — editing as I go, dividing what’s ready, and leaving space for nesting bugs and overwintering wildlife. Those hollow stems? Habitat. That messy crown? Protection. Those seed heads? Food. A naturalistic garden isn’t just about how it looks in summer — it’s about how you steward it in late winter and early spring. If you want to cut back in a way that protects your soil, strengthens your plants, and supports your ecosystem… I wrote the full guide for you. Read it here → https://www.shanellerabichev.com/blog/its-officially-cut-back-season #SeattleGardening #PNWGardens #NaturalisticGarden #CutBackSeason #WildlifeGarden
I try to be not too neat at the end of fall-leaving the stems and seedheads of perennials as a food source for the birds! The slimy detritus looks better in the compost bin! . . . #perennials #garden#seattle#gardenmaintenance#gardentips
I try to be not too neat at the end of fall-leaving the stems and seedheads of perennials as a food source for the birds! The slimy detritus looks better in the compost bin! . . . #perennials #garden#seattle#gardenmaintenance#gardentips
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