Looking for a few tips on how to care for your lavender plants in the fall – and to prepare them for the long winter ahead? With proper care and timely deadheading of spent blooms throughout the spring and summer, many lavender plants can bloom two, three, or even four times in a single season. …
Did you know that you can save and recharge all of that old potting soil from this year’s hanging baskets and containers and reuse it again next year? Potting soil is one of the most expensive purchases each and every spring for gardeners. Especially for those who love to fill their porches, patios and decks …
Fall is arriving fast – and that means it’s time to take a look at many of the perennials growing in your flowerbeds to see if it’s time to divide them! One of the best things about growing perennials is how they come back year after year, growing a little larger each season. But as …
Looking for how to save your geraniums this fall and overwinter them with ease? Believe it or not, even though geraniums are often treated as annuals, they are actually a perennial – and can be easily and safely overwintered to enjoy their beauty again next year! Geraniums are one of the most popular blooming flowers …
Looking for a few simple tips on what to do with your peony bushes this fall to prepare them for winter – and big blooms next spring? What you do with your bushes before the cold of winter sets in can actually play a big role in just how well they perform next year. Not …
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. …