Did you know there are several perennials that should never be cut back in late summer or fall? When fall arrives and flowerbeds begin to fade, it can be tempting to grab the pruning shears and start cutting every perennial down to the ground. But when it comes to getting your flowerbeds ready for winter, …
The best thing you can do for your garden this fall is to plant a cover crop. In fact, this one simple fall task can protect your garden from weeds, stop soil erosion, improve tired soil – and set the stage for healthier plants and a bigger harvest next year! Cover crops are incredibly easy …
Looking for a few easy ways to freeze all of those tomatoes? There is no faster or easier way to preserve an overly large tomato harvest than by freezing your tomatoes – and it couldn’t be simpler to do! It always seems to take forever for those first tomatoes to ripen in the garden. You …
If your hostas are overgrown and looking sad – then late summer is the perfect time to take action and divide them into new plants! Not only is it a great way to keep your hostas healthy and your flowerbeds neat and tidy – it’s also a great way to create brand new plants for …
Looking to save seeds from your vegetable plants this year so you can grow your favorite varieties again next spring? Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting – and the seeds you save now can actually help you grow an even better garden next year! Saving vegetable seeds is certainly a great way …
Wondering what you should be doing for your tomato plants in late summer to help them produce even more tomatoes? After months of growing, flowering and producing tomatoes, even the healthiest plants can begin to slow down. Leaves may start to yellow or brown. Plants can become tangled and overgrown. And even though there might …
Looking for a few simple and effective ways to stop squash bugs from invading your garden before fall arrives? Squash bugs can cause serious trouble throughout the growing season, but their population can really explode as summer begins to wind down. Left unchecked, they can quickly overwhelm squash, zucchini, pumpkins and other plants, weakening foliage …
If you want to grow bigger, better and more flavorful onions in your garden next year, one of the best things you can do is plant your onions in the ground this fall! While onions can certainly be planted in early spring, planting them in late summer or early fall can give them a huge …
Want to avoid the biggest mistakes many gardeners make with hydrangeas in late summer and fall? If you want your hydrangeas to come back healthy and loaded with blooms next year, what you do with them this fall can make all the difference. In fact, a few simple mistakes before winter arrives can leave your …
Tired of watching your tomatoes split and crack as they ripen on your plants? There is nothing more frustrating than watching a beautiful crop of tomatoes begin to ripen – only to suddenly see them crack and split on the vine. Not only does it make the fruit look less appealing, it can also damage …
Did you know that mid-summer is one of the very best times to replant your vegetable garden with seeds? Whether you grow in a traditional garden, raised beds, or containers, there’s still plenty of time to grow a fresh crop of delicious vegetables before the season comes to an end. While most gardeners put all …