Roots & Blooms Learning Library

From the plant-curious and those just starting their gardening adventures… To those of you with seasons of experience under your trowel… You’ll find a wealth of inspiration, information, and guides to help you on your journey to successfully care for and grow your gardens. Happy learning!

October Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

October Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

It's October. Time to wrap up summer growth and start the winterizing process as you put the garden to bed. But don't forget to plant those spring bulbs! Discover all you need to do to prepare your garden for what's coming.
September Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

September Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

It's official. Fall cleanup begins now. Here are your September garden chores.
August Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

August Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

August is a month of both tending and planning. While the heat lingers, the days are slowly shortening, and that opens the door to fall planting and cool-season crops. Whether you're harvesting veggies, refreshing your containers, or prepping your landscape for fall color, there’s plenty to do...
January Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

January Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

Gardeners need dormancy, too. January chores are all about planning, scheduling, dreaming, and resting for the season. Stoke the fire. It's winter in the garden. (And when you've had enough relaxing, don't forget your indoor plants... And start dreaming about what you want your outdoor space ...
February Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

February Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

Pruning, mulching, bed prep, and early season veggie crops are all on your list of to-dos for February. This is preparation time for a bountiful spring!
March Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

March Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

March is a busy month in the garden, including pruning, mulching, fertilizing and more. So, let's get cracking!
April Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

April Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

It's April and it feels so great to be getting outside and getting the garden ready for May flowers! See what's on our list of recommendations.
May Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

May Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

May is a busy month in the garden with all kinds of essential activities that include mulching and weeding, but who can complain when spring is finally here?
June Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

June Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

June's chores get summer’s garden rolling. This month, we start the garden season in earnest, and the first goals to achieve are pruning and deadheading, followed quickly by weeding and watering... But just look at those glorious blooms!
July Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

July Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

Between sizzling summer days, drenching thunderstorms, and an ever-changing dance of pests, pollinators, and perennials, your July garden is full of both challenges and opportunities. Here are eight activities for your to-do list!
November Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

November Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

The leaves are here! Rake 'em, shred 'em, mulch 'em, and compost 'em. They're—ahem—garden gold. See what else you should be doing in November to care for your lawn and garden.
December Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

December Yard and Garden: Goals, Planning, Tasks

It's December, a transition month in the garden and outdoor areas, but there are still a few key things we can do to tuck everything in, check off the last to-dos, and make the most of the resources already lying around the yard.
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