Elk Mound Seed Blog
Prepare Your Lawn & Garden Starting in January
For lawn and gardening enthusiasts, planting
season can’t come soon enough. But as any seasoned gardener will tell you,
gardening doesn’t start the moment you put the seed in the ground. Much
preparation has to be done before the seed hits the ground.No matter how small or large your lawn or garden,
you can begin preparing for the season as early as January when the ground is
still covered in ice and snow. Here’s what you can do to prepare your lawn and garden starting in
January.Review an
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Jan 29th 2022
Wildflower Mixes for Your Climate
For large-scale, carefree landscaping, nothing
beats wildflowers. The right wildflower seed mix will help you control erosion
and weeds, while attracting pollinating bees and beneficial insects to your
ornamental and edible gardens. But while wildflowers are prized for their
hardiness, not every species will succeed in every climate.Finding the Best Wildflower Seed Mix
A wildflower seed mix that contains hardy annuals
and regional perennials will give your plot the best chance at succe
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Jan 29th 2022
Tips for Designing and Planting a Winter Garden
Just because the seasons are changing does not
mean your garden has to go into complete hibernation. There are a lot of
different blooms that you can use to add color to your winter garden, but you
also want to make sure you design the right garden based on the climate and
your personal preferences. Use these tips to create a winter garden that
everyone will be envious of and that you can enjoy all season long.Know Where
You Want to PlantThe first thing you need to determine is where
you
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Jan 29th 2022