As late summer and fall arrive, it is time for giving a little tender loving care to your hostas – fall hosta care not only helps to spruce up your plants and flowerbeds, it also helps prepare the leafy plant’s root structure for the long winter months ahead. Late summer and early fall are actually …
If your goal is a beautiful flower garden with lots of bees and butterflies flying around from summer to fall, then growing Helenium is the perfect choice for you! Helenium is a great addition to any garden. The flowers resemble those of yellow daisies, but also come in a wide variety of hues including vibrant …
Bringing your ferns indoors this fall and saving them through the cold winter months is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next spring too! Ferns are an excellent way to decorate porches and outdoor living spaces with gorgeous greenery. Whether growing in containers or …
One of the best ways to keep your perennial plants healthy, strong and vibrant year after year is to help protect them from the harsh conditions winter can hit them with. Unfortunately, although many gardeners worry about subfreezing temperatures harming their plants, it is the additional perils of winter that can cause just as much …
One thing is for sure, when it comes to composting, all leaves are not the same – and that is why it is vital to know what leaves are best for composting, which should be used in moderation, and which varieties of leaves should be left out of your pile completely! Autumn is here, and …
Looking for a few great ways to make your pumpkins last longer this fall? We have you covered today – whether you are using whole pumpkins for your displays, or even carving them up! Nothing helps create a perfect autumn display like a few pumpkins thrown in the mix. Whether left natural, painted brightly with …
When it comes to creating and maintaining a great lawn, a few simple must-do chores this fall can really set the stage for the turf of your dreams next year! Fall is the perfect time to get your turf looking lush, green and beautiful. The cool autumn weather is ideal for repairing, reconditioning and revitalizing …
When it comes to planting and maintaining dogwood trees in your landscape, a few key tips can go a long way to keeping your trees growing healthy and strong, year after year. Dogwood trees are well-known and revered for their beautiful pink, white or reddish flowers. As they come into full bloom in early to …
When it comes to preparing for next year’s gardening season this autumn, it’s hard to beat the incredible value of a creating a great fall compost pile now! There is little doubt that rich, fertile compost is one of the best ways to power plants. Whether mixing it into spring planting holes in vegetable and …
Planting allium bulbs this fall is an excellent way to add unique color and interest to your landscape next spring! Although allium may not be quite as well known or popular as other spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, it certainly doesn’t lack when it comes to making a big impact in early …