Did you know that the absolute best time for pruning your apple trees is in the dead of winter? In fact, it’s really the only time you should prune your apples trees! Not only does winter pruning allow you to shape and trim back your trees without worry of harming them or your next harvest, …
Did you know that how you prepare your blackberry and raspberry plants for winter this fall can play a big role in just how productive they are next summer? Blackberries and raspberries are both members of the bramble family. Once they become established, they can live for multiple years, providing home growers with massive amounts …
Looking for a few fall care tips, tricks and secrets for how to best prepare your rose bushes for the upcoming winter? One thing is for sure – fall is an extremely important time for all varieties of roses. Whether it be hybrid tea roses, floribunda, climbing, or even shrub roses – not only will …
Wondering what to do with your coneflower plants after they finish blooming in late summer? Believe it or not, as your coneflower blooms slowly fade away late in the season, it’s actually the perfect time to perform a few simple chores that can have them ready to grow and bloom even better next year! With …
Did you know that what you do with your daylilies after they flower this summer can make a big difference in how they perform next year? Daylilies are one of the most popular perennials of all for gardeners to grow in their landscape, and it’s easy to see why. The hardy perennial not only fills …
The question arises every single summer as tomato plants begin to grow – should you or shouldn’t you remove the suckers on tomato plants? And, do I need to even prune my tomato plants at all? Tomato suckers have long been the topic for hot debate among avid tomato growers. On one side, you have …
When you prune the pepper plants that grow in your garden, raised beds or containers – great things happen! When it comes to growing healthy, vibrant and extremely productive pepper plants, pruning can play a big role in the overall success of your plants. Not only can pruning your pepper plants help improve the amount …
How you care for your hydrangea bushes in late summer and fall can not only have a big impact on their overall health, but also on just how well they perform next year. And that includes whether they bloom big – or perhaps not at all! As daylight begins to fade with each passing day …
When it comes to pruning fruit trees, winter is the ideal time to get your trees in tip top shape. Pruning not only helps create a healthier tree, it also can lead to larger and more plentiful yields. Pruning fruit trees is not as difficult and scary as many are led to believe. It is, however, an …