Did you know that there are some vegetables and herb that you should never plant near your tomato plants in the garden? Unfortunately, while gardeners often focus on sunlight, watering, and fertilizer, many forget one important factor that can make a huge difference in how well tomato plants perform – companion planting. Some plants help …
Looking for a few simple ways to kill stubborn weeds in your driveway, sidewalks and patio areas? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to use harsh chemical concoctions to control weeds in the non-grassy areas around your home. Not only can herbicides be dangerous to you, your pets and the environment, they can also …
If you are looking to add huge color and interest to your summer flower garden – then taking a little time in the spring to plant dahlias is definitely in order! The sky is the limit when it comes to the color and bloom sizes of dahlias. You can find dahlias in a near endless …
Looking for the best shade loving hanging basket flowers to grow to finally bring some big flower power and color to the less-than-sunny parts of your landscape? All too often, gardeners think their covered front porches, decks and patio areas are all but impossible to light up with flowering plants. It’s certainly an understandable thought. …
Looking for the best way to grow a big harvest of cucumbers in a few pots or containers this year? If you love the thought of growing fresh cucumbers but don’t have the space or time for a traditional garden, it’s time to grow your own big harvest in pots or containers. Not only can …
One thing is for sure – if you want to plant a perennial that truly stands out in the landscape while requiring very little care, torch lily is one of the best choices around! With its tall flower spikes bursting in fiery shades of red, orange and yellow, it instantly brings bold color and dramatic …
When you fertilize your creeping phlox in the early spring – amazing things happen! When it comes to getting phlox to explode with color and fill your garden with vibrant blooms, success doesn’t just happen by chance. It all starts early in the season with how and when you feed your plants. In fact, fertilizing …
Whether you grow your own seedlings or purchase transplants from a local nursery or store, one thing is for sure – you need to make sure to take the time to harden off your transplants outdoors before planting them in the ground! If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of …
Looking for some of the best perennials to plant to bring in bees, butterflies and other incredible pollinators? There is nothing quite like watching nature come alive in your very own backyard. Whether its watching the graceful strokes of a butterfly fluttering through the air, a honey bee gently working a delicate bloom, or a hummingbird …
Did you know that with just a few simple ingredients – you can recharge last year’s old potting soil and reuse it again for all of your potted plants this year? Every spring, gardeners face the same question. What to do with all of the potting soil left behind in last year’s containers? Pots that …
If you want to plant your own delicious crop of perennial raspberries in your backyard garden or raised beds – don’t be intimidated – it’s probably easier than you ever thought! Once raspberries are planted, they can add loads of nutritious food to your pantry every year. All without the work of having to replant …