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Planning your 2025 vegetable garden is an exciting opportunity to set yourself up for a successful growing season. Thoughtful preparation is the key to a successful garden, and by laying the groundwork now, you’ll be ready to grow an abundant harvest when the season begins. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or starting fresh, these tips will help you map out your perfect vegetable garden for the upcoming year. 1. Reflect on Last Year’s Garden Before diving into new plans, take some time to review your garden from the past year (if you had one). What worked well? Which vegetables thrived, and...

As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, it’s important to prepare your garden for the cold season, especially when it comes to protecting your shrubs. Harsh winter conditions—such as freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and strong winds—can lead to significant damage, leaving shrubs vulnerable to dieback, broken branches, and even death. By taking a few preventive measures, you can help your shrubs survive winter and come back healthy in spring. Here are some essential tips to protect your shrubs from winter damage. 1. Water Deeply Before the Ground Freezes A deep watering before the ground freezes can make a big...

As the crisp air of winter approaches, gardeners everywhere know that it’s time to start preparing for the colder months ahead. Winterizing your garden not only protects the hard work you've put in throughout the growing season but also sets the stage for a healthy, productive garden come spring. In this blog, we’ll cover essential tips for winterizing your soil, plants, and tools so your garden can rest, rejuvenate, and thrive once temperatures rise again. 1. Protecting Your Soil Soil health is key to a successful garden, and taking steps to protect it over the winter months can prevent erosion,...

As the days begin to cool and the leaves start to change, it's the perfect time to focus on your fall garden. Whether you're an avid gardener or just getting started, preparing your garden for autumn is essential for enjoying a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms. 1. Plant Cool-Weather CropsFall is ideal for growing cool-season vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli. These hardy plants thrive in cooler temperatures and often taste sweeter after a light frost. Don't forget root vegetables like carrots and radishes, which can be harvested well into late autumn. 2. Refresh Your SoilAfter a long summer, your...

Written by: Abby Vittore, Barrett's Staff As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, autumn presents a unique opportunity to refresh and revitalize your garden. This fall, several trends are taking center stage, offering a blend of beauty, and functionality. Here's a guide to Barrett's top five fall garden trends to embrace this season.  Rich, Earthy Tones: Fall's palette of deep reds, oranges, yellows, and browns lends perfectly to garden design. Plants with warm hues and unique textures, like ornamental grasses and sedum, can add a dramatic touch to the landscape. Native Plants: There's a strong focus on using native plants...