Thinking of greenery and blooms this time of year brings mixed emotions of hope and impatience. “Just a few more months until the witch hazel and hellebores bloom” sounds both promising and disheartening. For our team, it’s a much needed time for reflection and planning the upcoming season.

We dove into 2022 full force both in the design office and out in the snow-covered gardens. We took extra precaution against the desiccating gusts and cold for our tender new evergreen plantings and the gardens that face blustery winter winds. We use a product called Wilt-Pruf, which is sprayed on the foliage of broad-leaf evergreens (rhododendrons, kalmia, azaleas…) and narrow-leaf evergreens to prevent excess moisture loss. This “anti-desiccant” has proven successful in years past, especially after summer and fall droughts.

We plan to update you monthly about our upcoming tasks and any pests, diseases or seasonal issues. If you are worried about any of your plants or have any midwinter dreams about your garden that you’d like to discuss, please reach out. 

All our best,

The team at Garden Life