Nothing quite says fall like the taste of homemade apple butter! When it comes to the autumn season, there are quite a few foods and flavors that lay claim to be everyone’s favorite. Homemade pumpkin pie, hot chocolate and chili are always high on the list for sure. As are apple pie, apple crisp, pumpkin …
Wondering how to care for your Black Eyed Susan as they begin to die back this fall? And what to do with a few clumps that have perhaps grown a bit too large over the years? Today’s article is all about fall care for your Black Eyed Susan plants – including how and when to …
Believe it or not, what you do with your tomato plants this fall when they die off can play a big role in the success or failure of next year’s crop. As the end of the garden season approaches, many gardeners begin to clear their garden of spent plants. For those that have a compost …
Is it possible to recycle the soil in my hanging baskets so that I can use it again next year? It is a question many gardeners ask each and every fall. Especially since it’s a time when many hanging basket plants (and container plants too) begin to reach their end. And, knowing how much they …
When it comes to preparing for next year’s gardening season this autumn, it’s hard to beat the incredible value of a creating a great fall compost pile now! There is little doubt that rich, fertile compost is one of the best ways to power plants. Whether mixing it into spring planting holes in vegetable and …
When it comes to growing hardneck garlic, fall is the time for planting. And armed with a few key planting and growing tips, you can reap the rewards of an incredible harvest of garlic bulbs next summer to enjoy the whole year around! There are two main types of garlic, softneck and hardneck. Both are …
If you happen to live in an area where chipmunks and squirrels call home – you probably know just how difficult it can be to protect your tulip bulbs from being dug up, moved, or devoured! These marauding little animals may seem quite cute, but they can cause serious damage to gardens and flowerbeds. Especially …
When it comes to keeping your mums blooming longer this fall, a few simple tips can go a long way to help provide long-lasting blooms! Without a doubt, mums are the go-to plant for fall decorating. With their bright, vibrant hues and gorgeous foliage, they add big interest to autumn displays. And considering you can …
When it comes to attracting birds, bees and butterflies, it all comes down to growing the plants they love most. In essence – if you grow them, they will come! 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 …
Planting allium bulbs this fall is an excellent way to add unique color and interest to your landscape next spring! Although allium may not be quite as well known or popular as other spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, it certainly doesn’t lack when it comes to making a big impact in early …
If you are tired of paying higher and higher prices for tomato transplants every spring, this is the year to start saving tomato seeds from your garden. And mid to late summer is the perfect time to start saving! Saving seeds is not only a great way to stretch your gardening budget, it’s easy and …
