Are you worried your tomato plants might be starting to show early signs of blight – and more importantly- want to know what you should do about it? Tomatoes may be one of the most popular crops to grow in a home garden, but they’re also one of the most susceptible to disease. And one …
Did you know that the best time of all to plant cucumber seeds isn’t in the early spring – but in the summer? It’s true! And not only is it easy to do – but it’s incredibly inexpensive when planting seeds versus transplants! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that were planted …
Wondering what you need to do with your hostas this summer after they bloom to help keep their leaves bright, green and beautiful the rest of the growing season? Hostas are one of the most popular perennials for shade gardens. Their large, lush leaves bring a lot of life to flowerbeds and the landscape. And …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your zinnias blooming bright and big in your flowerbeds and garden all summer long? If you want a flower that can brighten up your landscape for almost the entire growing season, it’s hard to beat zinnias. Their colorful, daisy-like blooms are not only beautiful, they’re also …
How do you know when it’s the right time to harvest a tomato from your tomato plant for maximum quality and taste? The answer to that question is actually quite surprising to many gardeners! Believe it or not, there is a bit of an art to knowing when to pluck tomatoes from your plants. And …
Did you know that with just three simple tips you can keep your marigolds blooming big all through the summer months – and even into late fall? Marigolds are one of the most dependable and vibrant blooming flowers you can grow in the summer garden. But while marigolds are known for their tough and hardy …
Wondering what to do your daylilies after they finish their summer bloom cycle to help them bloom a second time? Daylilies are one of the most popular perennials of all for gardeners to grow in their landscape. The hardy perennial not only fills beds with big color and interest, it does so without requiring a …
Wondering why the leaves on your tomato plant are starting to curl in the middle of summer? And more importantly – what to do about it to fix the problem fast? If you’ve walked out into your garden and noticed the leaves on your tomato plants curling, you’re definitely not alone. It’s something many gardeners …
Did you know that one of the best ways to help your pepper plants grow and produce better is to prune them? 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 …
Want to keep your climbing roses reblooming all summer long? Believe it or not – it’s easier than you think! When it comes to climbing plants, it’s hard to beat the elegance of a climbing rose. That is especially true when it fills its foliage with a mass of colorful blooms. But for many gardeners, …
Looking for the best way to get rid of the ticks in your backyard this summer? When it comes to one insect that gardeners and homeowners want to eliminate from their backyard entirely – it’s ticks. And believe it or not, as it turns out, it’s actually quite easy to keep them out of your …