Looking for the best way to get rid of your tomato plants after they die off in late summer or fall? As crazy as it sounds, what you do with your tomato plants as they die off this fall – and how you dispose of them – can both have a huge impact on how …
Wondering if there are still a few vegetables you can plant in early fall to get a little more harvest from your garden before winter arrives? Guess what? The answer is yes – but you need to get planting now! When summer is winding down and cooler air begins to creep in, many gardeners think …
Want to grow a few flowering fall perennials this year besides the typical choice of mums? When most people think of fall color in the garden, mums are usually the first flowers that come to mind. But there are plenty of other perennials that can bring just as much brightness and interest to your landscape …
As summer starts to see its final days, it’s time for a little late summer hosta care to keep your hostas strong for fall – and get them ready for next year! Late summer and early fall are actually the perfect time for working with hostas. Whether it’s cutting back spent blooms and foliage, dividing …
Looking for a few simple ways to get rid of crabgrass from your lawn, flowerbeds and garden spaces late this summer and fall and stop it for good? All without having to resort to harsh chemicals or sprays? Crabgrass can be quite an issue for anyone who maintains a lawn. Especially in mid summer to …
Looking for the best way to revive and recharge those tired looking tomato plants growing in your garden or containers late this summer? By late summer, even the healthiest and most productive indeterminate tomato plants can start to slow down. After spending months producing blooms and ripening fruit, plants often begin to look worn out. …
Did you know that what you do with your coneflower plants once they finish blooming can play a big role in how healthy and strong they are next year? And how well they bloom again? Coneflower is becoming more popular than ever. It’s truly one of the best late-summer blooming perennial plants around – and …
One of the best ways to keep your jalapeno pepper plants productive right up until fall is to fertilize them on a regular schedule not just when you first plant them – but all summer long. But just as important is knowing what and how to feed them for a huge harvest! Jalapeno pepper plants …
Wondering how to care for your clematis in late summer to keep it strong, healthy – and most importantly, ready for even bigger blooms next year? With its stunning blooms and climbing habit, clematis can quickly become the star of any garden trellis, arbor, or fence. But by late summer, clematis plants start to slow …
Wondering what to do with those massive, overgrown ferns growing in the containers or hanging baskets around your home? When summer rolls around, many fern plants can become quite massive. Especially those growing in containers, pots, or hanging baskets. What started in the spring as a lush, manageable plant quickly outgrows its space by mid …
Did you know that summer is the best time to save marigold seeds from your plants to grow again for free next year? And is it ever easy to do! Beyond their beauty and toughness, marigolds act as an amazing companion crop, helping to repel many unwanted pests. Aphids, whiteflies, and tomato hornworms all steer …